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Louis Zarif

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

(718) 475-4324
louis.zarif@marcusmillichap.com

260 Madison Avenue 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016

Louis' Q&A

What is Your Favorite Movie?

White Men Can’t Jump

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What is You Favorite Book?

Scar Tissue

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What are the top things you enjoy most about working in this business and on the NYM team?

1. The arbitrage between perceived value and actual value of properties

2. The opportunity to learn from the best brokers/buyers in the business

3. The reach to understand the nuances of every NYC market

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Professional History

Louis Zarif is a seasoned Commercial Real Estate investment sales specialist, currently serving on the NYM Group at Marcus and Millichap. His primary focus lies in the sale of multifamily, mixed-use, and development site properties in Queens, where he has established himself as a proficient and trusted advisor.

With an impressive track record, Louis has personally sourced property valuations totaling $720,720,000 and successfully closed multifamily property deals amounting to $99,587,500 in Queens alone. His in-depth knowledge of the local market dynamics and his ability to navigate complex transactions make him a valuable asset to his clients.

Before joining Marcus and Millichap, Louis gained valuable experience working for several commercial real estate firms in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In these roles, he was responsible for underwriting a multitude of commercial multifamily property deals, honing his skills and expertise in the field.

Louis holds a degree from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, where he majored in both Finance and Real Estate. His commitment to the real estate industry extends beyond his professional endeavors, as he is also an active investor in Syracuse real estate, owning and operating six properties in the area.

Outside of his real estate pursuits, Louis enjoys indulging in his passions for traveling, snowboarding, and basketball. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in the West Village.

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The Unspoken Cost of HSTPA: How a Tenant Protection Law Wiped Out $50 Billion in Working-Class Equity

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Oversimplifying The Different Multifamily Deals Coming To The Market

What’s happening in the multifamily market today? The answer depends on what type of building you’re talking about. In this article I’ll paint with a broad brush and simplify five different types of deals, the challenges they each face, how buyers respond to what’s available for sale and things to consider when debating if you should hold or sell depending on what you own. 1. Inherently Free Market 2-5 Families Which Are Also Tax Class Protected There is seemingly an unlimited supply of these buildings, mostly in brownstone Brooklyn. Rents…
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Optimizing Outcomes in the Rent-Regulated Sector: A New Approach for Banks

As the debt market goes, so goes the real estate market. Banks play a pivotal role in driving transaction velocity and pricing power. However, many banks are slow to adjust their strategies to shifts in the rent-regulated market, either failing to recognize changes or lagging a full year behind in response. With COVID-era financing reaching maturity over the next 18 months, banks must take proactive steps to facilitate refinancing, workouts, note sales, deeds in lieu, or short sales. The Challenge with Rent-Stabilized Notes When a borrower defaults, a lender’s first…

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