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 20-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 generation 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.

Avi Fisher is a founding partner of Avery Hall and leads the firm’s strategic capital and development partnerships, project financings, and day-to-day firm operations. Along with Jesse and Brian, Avi is an active member of the company’s acquisition pursuits and development activities. Since commencing his real estate career in 2003, Avi has taken active roles in over $1.5 billion in real estate investment and development, with a focus on luxury residential opportunities. Prior to co-founding Avery Hall in 2013, Avi was a senior member of Lane Capital Partners, a boutique real estate investment firm focused on distressed debt and equity opportunities. While at LCP, he was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day acquisitions activities and portfolio management of the firm’s assets, primarily located in the New York, California, and Chicago markets. Avi began his career working in various capacities for PN Hoffman Construction & Development, a prominent residential and mixed-use development company in Washington, D.C. Along with his team, he was responsible for the successful project conceptualization and divestment of over 200 luxury residential condominium units in excess of $200 million in value. Avi has held various positions within Columbia University’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program, including adjunct faculty member, lecturer, and admissions committee member. He sits on various condominium and cooperative boards, assisting the transition from sponsor project completion to Board self-governance. Avi holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Jesse oversees design, development, and construction across the firm’s portfolio. Bridging architectural design and real estate, he focuses on delivering projects that create long term value. He leads Avery Hall’s in-house architectural studio, setting the design vision for each project and guiding key, value-driven decisions throughout the development process. Over his 25-year career, Jesse has developed more than 3,500 rental and condominium residences across New York and beyond that have consistently set records in their markets while strengthening the architectural fabric of their neighborhoods. He continues to lead Avery Hall towards projects that define new standards of livability and urban design excellence. A registered architect in the State of New York and a LEED accredited professional, Jesse holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.