Brian Ezra

Founding Partner at Avery Hall

Brian Ezra is a founding partner of Avery Hall and is responsible for sourcing and acquisitions, project conceptualization and overall company development strategy. In addition, Brian heads Avery Hall’s efforts to secure discretionary approvals, and takes a particular interest in the firm’s retail-driven projects. Brian is an expert on matters of zoning and land use in New York City, and has directed several successful assemblages of land parcels and development rights for the firm. Over his 15-year career in real estate, Brian has overseen in excess of $1 billion of development and investment activity, comprising over 1.5 million GSF and 1,000 residential units.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Tufts University and received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. Brian is a fourth generate Brooklynite, and has leveraged his deep passion and knowledge of Brooklyn and real estate development to create tremendous value for Avery Hall’s investors. He is a board member of the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District, and is fluent in French, Spanish and Italian. Brian lives in Brooklyn with his wife Rachel, their daughter Violet and son Evan.