BIG Investors

Overview

BIG Investors is a boutique real estate investment firm based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the repositioning and development of multifamily and mixed-use properties in Brooklyn and Queens. The firm focuses on acquiring neglected buildings with significant value-add opportunities through renovation and repositioning, primarily targeting residential and mixed-use commercial properties with 6 to 10 units. Their geographic focus includes neighborhoods such as East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ridgewood, Crown Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Greenpoint, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. The firm's investment strategy involves purchasing properties that are often vacant or rent-regulated, allowing for efficient renovations and increased value. For example, at 42-44 Meserole Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, BIG Investors acquired a 7,348 square foot residential building with 12 apartment units for $4.9 million, renovated it, and sold it for $8.5 million. Similarly, at 361 Graham Avenue in Brooklyn, they purchased a mixed-use property for $1.8 million, restructured the layouts, and achieved a current market value of $4.5 million, resulting in an 84% return on investors' initial equity. With over 50 years of collective experience in developing, financing, and managing New York real estate, BIG Investors has consistently achieved superior returns for its investors. Since its inception in 2010, the firm has managed over $15 million in total capital and 100,000 square feet of prime New York real estate. The founders co-invest approximately 10% of their own capital in development projects, demonstrating their commitment and confidence in their investment approach.

Investment Focus

• Neglected buildings with significant value-add opportunities
• Residential and mixed-use commercial properties with 6 to 10 units
• Properties in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods such as East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ridgewood, Crown Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Greenpoint, and Bedford-Stuyvesant