Who We Are
A real estate brokerage for you – the investors, owners, landlords and occupiers of commercial properties. SVN|BIOC is proud to have over 60 years of transactional experience.
We are part of a large and growing community of Advisors. SVN opened 50 new offices in 24 months and now has more than 1600 advisors and 200 offices. Our Advisors have wide-ranging experience with Fortune 500 Corporations, REITs, Medical Building Investors, Owner Occupiers and Landlords. Our experience Uniquely qualifies us to offer clients an unparalleled perspective on clients’ needs in the current environment. We understand first-hand what owners and occupiers must do to effectively manage their portfolios and contain costs.
In 1987, frustrated with the way the industry handled clients and transactions, the founders of SVN did something about it. They pioneered a better way of handling real estate transactions that put the client’s interest first. Their mission? Create unprecedented value for SVN Advisors and their clients. Today, SVN’s Shared Value Network promotes a revolutionary business proposition: Compensate Cooperation.
The SVN|BIOC Philosophy
It's our objective to bring a customized solution to each and every transaction. We focus on finding a resolution that’s tailored to satisfying the task at hand. Our seasoned experience provides the vision to avoid & overcome issues before, or as they arise. We are honored to serve our clients and we demonstrate this by treating the client and transaction as if we are the client, it's our transaction and we make every decision predicated on that philosophy.
Jonathan D. Stravitz, Esq.
Managing Director
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.
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: Mount Sinai, Northwell, IBM, Graybar Electric Company, Inc., Kelly Services, Goodman Manufacturing, 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.
Jon received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the State University of New York at Albany and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. He’s a member of the New Jersey and Massachusetts Bars and recently joined The Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) and immediately became an officer of the New York City/Downstate New York chapter. He’s currently a licensed Broker in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Pennsylvania.
John B. Aires, MSRE
Managing Director
John’s ability to comprehend and analyze the financial considerations of a transaction has aided him in successfully representing both landlords and tenants with cost saving measures in the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets. Listening to the client and directing his focus on understanding their needs, allows John to provide the client with information and advice that enables the client to make a well thought out and educated decision about how to accomplish their real estate objectives.
John received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Finance from the University of Colorado with a minor in Economics. He also has a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate.
Justin B. Roberts, MBA
Director
Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from all aspects of the real estate market including multifamily, hotel, commercial, and development. He obtained this knowledge working at prestigious firms in acquisitions, asset management, leasing and development. Justin’s experience culminates in providing services to his clients that’s unmatched, which SVN|BIOC and its clients have found invaluable.
His work ethic has led to organizations desiring his services, from such past employers’ as Paradigm Capital Group (Acquisition, Bridge & Construction Loan Underwriter), Swig Equities (Institutional Office Asset Mgmt and Leasing), GFI Capital Resources Group (Multifamily and Hotel acquisitions/asset mgmt.) and most recently, Roberts Equities (Retail, Medical Office, Multifamily) to SVN|BIOC.
With nearly $500MM in closed residential/multifamily and commercial transactions, and was previously responsible for lease administration of a 2 million sq.ft. portfolio of retail and office properties; Justin is continually growing within all aspects of the industry. His Clients request his involvement in their deals regarding tenant and landlord leasing, modeling new acquisitions, site selection, and portfolio management. They have come to rely on Justin, not as a broker, but as a trusted colleague.
Justin attained an MBA in Real Estate & Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He graduated Cum Laude from PACE University receiving a BBA from the Lubin School of Business. He’s currently licensed in New York.