Invested in new york
Unique access to Manhattan's most enduring real estate investments
WHAT WE DO
We transform unique New York real estate into enduring, cash-generating investments through proprietary sourcing, disciplined asset optimization, and hands-on asset management.
- SOURCING | We source differentiated opportunities through proprietary channels, targeting landmarked residential and mixed-use properties in prime Manhattan submarkets.
- OPTIMIZATION | We restore and reposition architecturally significant assets through rigorous project management, coordinating with a trusted network of top-tier vendors
- MANAGEMENT | Hands-on asset management enhances value through proactive leasing strategy, tenant relations, and operational oversight across our portfolio
Investment philosophy
We invest in what cannot be built again.
Historic and landmarked buildings in Manhattan are scarce by nature, protected by regulation, and impossible to replicate. We see that not as a constraint, but as the foundation of their value.
With more than three decades in New York real estate and over $4 billion in transactions, we know how to acquire, optimize, and manage these assets well. Our track record spans some of Manhattan's most attractive downtown neighborhoods, with completed projects recognized by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. These assets require a depth of expertise that few operators possess, and that is exactly where we have built our edge. We bring a forever-hold mindset to every investment, emphasizing quality, discipline and continued value creation.
Meet our team
Håvard Iversen
Håvard Iversen
Håvard Iversen
Co-founder
Drawing on 10+ years experience across brokerage, institutional investment sales, and real estate development, Håvard brings
hands-on expertise in Manhattan's most attractive submarkets
Thomas Guss
Håvard Iversen
Håvard Iversen
Co-founder
Founding New York Residence in 2005, Thomas has spent 20+ years brokering and developing Manhattan's most sought-after properties, accumulating $4B+ in transactions and deep market knowledge
Håkon Møller
Håvard Iversen
Håkon Møller
Head of Investor Solutions
With a background in Private Equity Advisory at Bain & Company, Håkon oversees investor relations, ensuring alignment between
NY Assets' portfolio performance and our investor's objectives