Jonathan Lemle leads the firm’s real estate investment platform with responsibility for sourcing, underwriting, structuring, closing, post-closing management, and disposition of all assets.

Under his leadership, the firm seeks out opportunities involving best-in-class partners and subjects all prospective investments to a robust due diligence process. Mr. Lemle and his team conduct a detailed review of legal and financial elements and perform a rigorous evaluation of all assumptions related to the projected performance of the asset. Outside experts are engaged as necessary to satisfy New Valley Realty regarding investment potential. Mr. Lemle leads strategy and oversees asset management throughout the life of all investments.

Prior to joining New Valley Realty, Mr. Lemle spent nearly a decade in real estate development. At Street-Works Development and then Zeckendorf Development, LLC he was involved in underwriting, financing, entitlements, and project management for major residential and mixed-use properties in New York City and throughout the Northeast Corridor. Mr. Lemle began his career in the Investment Banking Division of Bank of America. He holds an MBA in Real Estate from Columbia Business School and a BA in Political Science from Union College.