Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners (“Alchemy-ABR”) is a fully integrated real estate operating company formed to leverage the existing platforms of both Alchemy Properties and ABR Partners, LLC in order to capitalize on the combined experience, relationships and execution capabilities of the partners. Alchemy-ABR will primarily target the New York City area and South Florida for unique cash-flowing and value-add investment opportunities in high quality office, retail, residential and mixed-use properties.Brian Ray is co-founder and managing partner of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners as well as ABR Partners, LLC, a New York based real estate investment & development company. Brian is responsible for sourcing, equity raising, financing and deal structuring for the company’s acquisition and development activities. Throughout his twenty year career, Brian has acquired, developed, and managed properties with a value exceeding $3B.

ABR Partners, LLC is a New York-based real estate investment and development company focused on the acquisition, development and asset management of commercial, residential, and retail real estate assets in key markets of the United States. Led by managing partner, Brian Ray, the company’s ability to identify, acquire and operate real estate assets, coupled with the strategic relationships and expertise required to rapidly close transactions, sets ABR Partners apart from other investment and development firms. Extensive, hands-on experience working in a diverse range of real estate disciplines with companies including Tishman Speyer and RFR Holdings, affords Brian a unique perspective in sourcing, analyzing and structuring real estate opportunities in partnership with some of the leading real estate organizations in the country. Throughout his fifteen year career, Brian has acquired, developed, and managed properties with a value exceeding $3B.Recent projects include 429 East 75th St (a medical office building in Manhattan), 318 West 47th St Condominium (Manhattan), 287 Park Ave South Condominium (Manhattan), 555 West End Ave Condominium (Manhattan), L.I. City Lofts Condominium (Queens, NY), and Bacalar Beach Resort in Ambergris Caye, Belize.Brian has served as an Adjunct Professor and remains actively involved in NYU’s Real Estate Institute. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from NYU. Brian was a recipient of NYU’s Lambda Alpha International Service Award for his contributions to the community, university, and program. He is actively involved in professional and charitable endeavors including REBNY, ULI, UJA, and State of Israel Bonds and currently serves on the advisory board for the George Washington University Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Allison, their daughter Sammie and son Max.

Professor of Real Estate Development and Real Estate Finance. Moderated classroom lecture series with leading figures of New York City real estate industry and hosted & moderated annual NYU career night and panel series.

Actively involved in the acquisition, development, and asset management of a wide range of projects including 40 Bond St, 25 Fifth Ave, 122 Greenwich Ave, Gramercy Park Hotel & Condo, Lever House, Seagram’s Bldg, Empire Condo, 125 Fifth Ave, Charter Oak Portfolio, Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas, 95 & 99 Wall St, 980 Madison Ave, W Hotel Miami, BoA Plaza SC, White Birch Paper, 67 Vestry St, and Emerald Dunes Country Club WPB, FL

Oversaw property and asset management for six Class A office properties including One Rockefeller Center, Rock Center’s British & French Buildings, 600 Fifth Ave, 375 Hudson St, 300 Park Ave and 237 Park Ave. He also actively participated in the pre-development of the Hearst Tower, 222 East 41st St and 101 West End Ave; the acquisitions of Rock Center, Chrysler Center, 300 Park Ave and 666 Fifth Ave; and the redevelopments of the Rock Center retail complex as well as the disposition of Gateway Center in Newark, NJ.