As an Associate at RIPCO, Jake Shapiro is a member of the investment sales team focusing on the Upper Manhattan and Bronx markets. He curates relationships between sellers and buyers in commercial real estate transactions.
Prior to joining RIPCO, Jake began his career as a retail leasing broker in 2019 at Zelnik & Company specializing in Manhattan & the Outer Boroughs. He then made the transition to sales and leasing for one of the biggest mall and shopping center landlords in the country, where was responsible for 25+ properties across 13 states.
Growing up as the son of a retailer, Jake gained firsthand experience as their small Brooklyn-based business expanded to over 200 locations nationwide. His keen eye for market analysis and deep understanding of demographics have been key to closing over $40 million in sales transactions. With extensive knowledge of local and national market trends, Jake provides clients with insightful, data-driven guidance
Jake takes pride in fostering long-term relationships with clients by delivering tailored strategies and maintaining a commitment to transparency and integrity. Whether representing institutional investors, private equity firms, or individual property owners, Jake works diligently to achieve exceptional outcomes.
A Long Island native, Jake is a NY Rangers, NY Giants, NY Yankees, and NY Knicks fan.