FOUNDER | BROKER OF RECORD

Born in Jersey City and raised in Hudson County, I received my BS degree from Montclair State University back in 1975 and since then I have been an Agent / Broker in Jersey City. This has resulted in 47 years of real estate experience in sales, rentals and Management of properties in Hudson County.

I have served on The Hudson County Multiple System as their Vice President for the past 20 years in addition as a Chairperson of the Ethics Board for the Liberty Board of Realtors for the past 18 years.

Here at Managing Spaces our main focus is property management from 1-unit condos to large multi-unit condos or properties. I have a great deal of knowledge when it comes to the management of properties and know how to handle all aspects when it comes to Tenants complaints, repairs, rent collections, and dispossesses for non-payment of rents due.

I know that given the opportunity to be of service to you my experience and professionalism will be a great asset to the management of your property.

PARTNER | MANAGING SPACES

A sought after voice in Queens real estate, Eric Benaim’s entry into real estate began in 2001, after a successful career as owner of a live event production and marketing firm. Initially concentrating on Manhattan luxury sales, Eric later recognized the untapped opportunity in his own beloved borough, and turned his focus exclusively to Long Island City. The result was the sale of 50 residences in 2006 alone.

In the midst of 2008’s severe economic crisis, Eric instinctively decided the time was right to launch Modern Spaces, permanently changing the perception and value of real estate in LIC. In just 10 years, Eric’s insightful and personal approach resulted in the swift expansion of Modern Spaces, including opening additional offices in Manhattan and Astoria where 100 agents work, capturing a 70% market share in Long Island City. Most recently, in 2019, Modern Spaces crossed the river to capture 10% of the burgeoning market share over the next three years, in Jersey City.

He is responsible for successfully completing over $5.5B in sales and is currently responsible for overseeing over $4B in real estate, which translates to over 8000 units. Eric was the first person to be recognized as a 40 Under 40 Rising Star in both Queens and Brooklyn by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz, respectively.

A recipient of the 2018 Community Impact Award by the LIC Partnership, as well as the Community Hero award by the Long Island City YMCA. Eric is a member of REBNY, and serves on the Advisory Board of Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as the Board of Directors for the Long Island City Partnership. In 2016 he was honored by the City and State Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.

ASSET MANAGER

Evan J. Daniel joined Modern Spaces in 2014 as the Executive Vice President and Founder of the Commercial + Investment Division. In this role, he oversees all investment sales operations for the company, including the sales of multi-family, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, hotel, and development properties. The division directs retail, commercial, office and industrial leasing as well as property management.

Prior to joining the firm, Evan was a Director of Sales at Massey Knakal Realty Services, exclusively covering the Long Island City and Astoria markets. He has successfully closed over 100 properties worth an aggregate consideration of approximately $800,000,000. Evan has advised both private and institutional clients on positioning their assets, and provided valuation services on more than 1,200 properties with an estimated value of over $9 billion.

Outside of his professional life, Evan has been the basketball coach and Athletic Director for a local Junior High School in Queens since 2006.

Evan resides in Long Island with his wife, Laya, and four children, Jake, Allie, Hailey and Brandon. He can be reached at the Modern Spaces Headquarters office at 516-508-8189.

Notable Transactions
– 23-20 Jackson Avenue – 99 year lease
– The Court Square Assemblage (23-16 45th Avenue, 23-14 45th Avenue, 23-10 45th Avenue, 45-03 23rd Street, 45-05 23rd Street, 45-07 23rd Street, 45-09 23rd Street): $32,750,000
-29 Nassau Avenue – 35 year lease
– 35-11 9th Street (“The Cigar Factory”): $31,100,000
– Nolan Portfolio (25-21 31st Avenue, 31-49 29th Street, 29-07 31st Avenue, 30-95 29th Street): $30,100,000
– 11-05 44th Drive: $17,100,000
– 39-40 30th Street: $15,200,000
– 47-09 5th Street: $12,100,000
– 27-37 27th Street: $11,500,000
– 14-34 110th Street: $10,100,000
– 42-07 Northern Boulevard: $8,750,000
Affiliations
Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Long Island City Business Development Corp.
Young Jewish Professionals
Let All The Children Play
Young Real Estate Professionals New York (YREPNY)

MANAGING AGENT

I come to Managing Spaces NJ with a construction and project management background spanning 35 plus years. In addition, for most of the past twelve years I have been responsible for the management of roughly forty multi family rental properties mostly in the downtown Jersey City area.

Interacting with a diversity of tenants and owners has proven to be a uniqly interesting and in all cases a rewarding experience. My main focus at Managing Spaces has been the dedication to the smaller and larger aspects of tenant /landlord relationships -that is keeping both satisfied with our services . I look forward to be of service to you in the near future .

BOOKKEEPER | RECEPTIONIST

I was born and raised in Jersey City. Growing up in Jersey City I have experienced diverse cultures and backgrounds which has enriched my life. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics, I also minored in Latino and Caribbean studies. While attending university I worked at a logistics company and managed the finances of multiple accounts. There I learned how to use QuickBooks and how to manage my time efficiently. I joined the Managing Spaces family in March 2021, it has been a great experience.