Executive Plaza 10 Parsonage Rd 4,286 SF of 4-Star Office/Medical Space Available in Edison, NJ 08837

Jon specializes in the commencement and facilitation of investment and corporate transactions. His professionalism combined with his corporate and legal knowledge make him indispensable to his select clientele. He has sold over $30M of commercial real estate and is currently working on $100’s of Millions in transactions. In addition, he currently has exclusives on over $50M worth of property throughout New York and New Jersey. The completed sales constitute over 270,000 square feet of industrial and office buildings. He has transitioned from Corporate Services, Residential Development, Landlord & Tenant Representation to a focus on Investment. This has been the natural evolution of a career that involves almost every aspect of commercial real estate. While continuing to work with corporations to satisfy their real estate needs, Jonhas leased over 600,000 square feet of industrial space for Graybar Electric Company, Inc. & over 100,000 square feet of office space primarily in New York and New Jersey for Principal Financial Group.

His reputation for placing his clients first ensures the repeat engagement of his services. Jon’s primary focus is the relationship and the ability to satisfy the client’s needs. Several of his long-term clients who benefit from his professionalism and long-term commitment are: IBM, Graybar Electric Company, Inc., Gilbane Building Company, Kelly Services, Bovis Lend Lease, Girls and Boys Town, USA, Pinkerton, Principal Financial Group, Wackenhut and EchoStar Communications Corporation and Dish Network Service, LLC. Working with these organizations and numerous investors has enhanced his local knowledge as it relates to site selection, logistics, finance and market trends. This expertise compliments his ability to represent his client’s best interests.

Educational Background:

1996 Juris Doctorate, Quinnipiac College School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
1992 Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York


Professional Affiliations & Designations:

Mr. Stravitz is a member of the New Jersey and Massachusetts Bars and the American Bar Association. His memberships also include CoreNet Global. Currently pending is the designation of MCRS-Master of Corporate Real Estate Services from CoreNet Global.


Significant Transactions:

Landlord Rep. - Southport Plaza, LLC - Disposition - Lease - 59,000 sq. ft., Staten Island, NY
Landlord Rep. - Southport Plaza, LLC - Renewal - Lease - 34,261 sq. ft., Staten Island, NY

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Disposition - Lease - 218,400 sq. ft., Cranbury, NJ.
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Acquisition - Lease - 70,588 sq. ft., Parsippany, NJ.
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Disposition - Sale - 30,000 sq. ft., Newark, NJ - $3.3M
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Acquisition - Lease - 33,812 sq. ft., Teterboro, NJ.
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Acquisition - Lease - 136,250 sq. ft., Carteret, NJ (iPort)
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Disposition - Lease - 218,400 sq. ft., Cranbury, NJ - Subtenant Bankruptcy

Principal Financial Group - Acquisition - Lease - 13,441 sq. ft., 75 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, NY
Principal Financial Group - Disposition - Lease - 4,336 sq, ft, Bay Ridge (Brooklyn), NY
Principal Financial Group - Disposition - Lease Buyout - 7,300 sq. ft., 1 Liberty Plaza, NY
Principal Financial Group - Acquisition - Lease - 9,400 sq. ft., Parsippany, NJ
Principal Financial Group - Acquisition - Lease - 6,060 sq. ft., 1212 6th Avenue, New York, NY
Principal Financial Group - Disposition - Lease - 6,060 sq. ft., 1212 6th Avenue, New York, NY
Principal Financial Group - Acquisition - Lease - 22,261 sq. ft., 888 7th, New York, NY
Principal Financial Group - Acquisition - Lease - 10,450 sq. ft., 1155 6th Avenue, New York, NY

Acquisition - Sale - 65,000 sq. ft. - Office - 240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 66,000 sq. ft. - Office - 240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 22,000 sq. ft. - Office - 395 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 73,000 sq. ft. - Industrial - 60-80 Commerce Way, Hackensack, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 30,000 sq. ft. - Industrial - 799 Edwards Road, Parsippany, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 18,000 sq. ft. - Office - 50 S. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ
Disposition - Sale - 62,386 sq. ft. - Office - 136 Magnolia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

John has 22 years of commercial real estate experience.  Mr. Aires’ ability to comprehend and analyze the financial aspects of a transaction has aided him in successfully representing investors, landlords and tenants with cost saving measures in the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets.

NYU Real Estate Institute’s courses in finance, negotiation, property management and development complemented John’s real estate expertise so  he could provide his Clients with an enhanced level of service.