30-Year Veteran of NYC Commercial Real Estate
Paul Walker, Senior Vice President
From the Garment Center to Global Excellence
I began my real estate career in 1995 working for a leading boutique commercial real estate firm, gaining invaluable experience representing both tenants and our in-house portfolio of properties primarily in Times Square South (what we used to call the Garment Center). This dual perspective allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and taught me how to successfully navigate a transaction from both sides of the table.
Client-First Mentality, Exceptional Service
In 2004 I joined New York City’s (and the world’s) largest firm. I have been fortunate to learn from the industry’s best and brightest, with the most important lessons being the value of a client first mentality and providing best in class service no matter the size of the deal.
My approach to any requirement is to guide and educate my clients through every phase of the real estate process. Above all, I value integrity and transparency.
Over my 30-year career I have represented every type of company/organization and have transacted deals in every type of asset from the class A buildings on Park Avenue to older loft buildings in Harlem.
No matter whether the requirement is a relocation, expansion, renewal, the commitment to providing the best possible service is always the top priority.
Leadership & Philanthropy
Impact Beyond Real Estate
l am regarded as a leader in the real estate community.
I have served as co-chair of the REBNY Building Agent Committee for five years, I am almost invited to speak and moderate industry panels and am a 20-year member of the Young Men’s & Women’s Real Estate Association.
My most significant—and meaningful—philanthropic accomplishment is the founding and chairing of an annual real estate industry event to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Over a five-year period, the event has raised more than $1,000,000 for the kids of St Jude.
I am a rare native New Yorker and continue to live in the city. I am the father of two not quite grown boys. I am a lifelong tennis player, and a member of the New York Athletic Club where I am now becoming a squash, and pickleball player and still play in a weekly basketball game.
I am avid reader, podcast listener, and lover of live music and believe I have one of the largest music collections for someone outside of the music industry.