BKREA has appointed Baruch Edelkopf as Managing Director, focused on development sites and investment sales across Brooklyn and the outer boroughs. Edelkopf brings 12 years of experience and over $250 million in completed transactions, primarily across middle-market deals in Brooklyn and Queens.
New York, NY, United States, March 18, 2026 -- BKREA announced today that Baruch Edelkopf has joined the firm as Managing Director, where he will focus on development sites, redevelopment opportunities, and end-user transactions throughout Brooklyn and the outer boroughs.
Baruch Edelkopf joins BKREA with a strong track record in real estate investment sales and advisory, bringing extensive experience working with property owners, investors, and developers across New York City. Since beginning his real estate career in 2013, he has completed 109 transactions totaling more than $250 million in sales volume, primarily across middle-market deals in Brooklyn and Queens. Known for his disciplined market analysis and relationship-driven brokerage approach, Edelkopf has built a reputation for delivering strategic guidance and strong execution for his clients.
“Baruch brings tremendous energy, professionalism, and market knowledge to BKREA,” said Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BKREA. “He has built strong relationships throughout the industry and demonstrated the work ethic and client-first mindset that align perfectly with our platform. We are very excited to welcome him to the team.”
At a glance
- Company
- BKREA
- Announcement
- Executive
- Location
- New York, NY, United States
Key figures
- Real estate experience
- 12 years
- Completed transactions
- 109
- Sales volume
- more than $250 million
People
- Baruch EdelkopfManaging Director
- Bob KnakalChairman and CEO of BKREA
At BKREA, Edelkopf will focus on investment sales and advisory assignments throughout Brooklyn and the outer boroughs, working closely with the firm’s leadership and brokerage team to deliver strategic solutions for property owners.
“Joining BKREA represents an exciting opportunity,” said Edelkopf. “Bob has built an incredible legacy in the New York investment sales market, and the platform he is building at BKREA is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional results for clients. I’m thrilled to be part of the team and look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth.”
Since its launch, BKREA has focused on building a premier advisory platform combining deep market expertise, proprietary data, and strong industry relationships to serve property owners and investors across the New York metropolitan area.
Edelkopf’s addition further strengthens the firm’s investment sales capabilities and expands its presence across Brooklyn and the outer borough markets.
About the company: BKREA is a New York-based real estate advisory firm specializing in investment sales across Brooklyn and the outer boroughs. The firm combines deep market expertise, proprietary data, and strong industry relationships to deliver strategic solutions for property owners, investors, and developers across the New York metropolitan area.
Contact Info:
Name: Bob Knakal
Email: Send Email
Organization: BKREA
Address: 135 West 36th Street NY NY 10018
Phone: 212-888-8850
Website: https://bkrea.com
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In brief
BKREA has named Baruch Edelkopf a Managing Director, with responsibilities covering investment sales, development sites, redevelopment opportunities and end-user transactions in Brooklyn and New York City’s outer boroughs. The firm says Edelkopf has worked in real estate since 2013 and has completed 109 transactions representing more than $250 million in sales volume, mainly middle-market deals in Brooklyn and Queens. He will work with BKREA’s leadership and brokerage team on advisory assignments for property owners. Chairman and CEO Bob Knakal said Edelkopf’s industry relationships, market knowledge and client-focused approach fit the firm. BKREA describes itself as a New York-based real estate advisory firm specializing in investment sales, and says the appointment expands its capabilities and presence in Brooklyn and the outer borough markets.
Key takeaways
- BKREA appointed Baruch Edelkopf Managing Director.
- His focus includes investment sales, development sites and redevelopment opportunities across Brooklyn and the outer boroughs.
- The company says Edelkopf has completed 109 transactions totaling more than $250 million in sales volume.
- Edelkopf will work with BKREA’s leadership and brokerage team on advisory assignments.
