About
Ari Firoozabadi has a simple philosophy: clients are best served by a tightly integrated, collaborative, and conflict-free platform. This philosophy defines Greysteel and ensures that all interests are aligned so the full resources and relationships of the firm and its professionals are leveraged on each engagement.
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Ari is responsible for defining and implementing Greysteel’s strategic vision as well as overseeing the company’s service lines, practice groups, and operations.
Experience & Recognition
- Recognized as an authority on middle market and institutionally owned real estate and finance
- Recent acknowledgments: Real Estate Forum’s 50 Under 40, Washington Business Journal's 40 under 40, ALM’s Best Bosses, NAIOP’s Developing Leaders Award,
- SmartCEO’s Future 50 Award, GMU’s Prominent Patriot in Business, and CPE's Honorable Mention Peer-to-Peer Award
Education, Affiliations, and Licenses
- George Mason University: B.S. in Finance and Marketing
- Finance Committee Member at the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) member
- Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) member
- Greysteel’s principal broker in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin
- CO ER.100083596, D.C. BR98371298, D.C. 600218000003, FL BK3471015, GA 394333, IN RB19001354, MD 636050, MI 6502429802, NV B.1002399.LLC, NM 20426, NY 10491209479, NC 313826, OK 180391, PA AB068009, SC 115651, VA 0225 081719, WI 58718 - 90
Achievements
- Washington Business Journal "40 under 40"
- Real Estate Forum "50 Under 40"
- Real Estate Forum' "Multifamily Influencers"
- George Mason University "Prominent Patriot in Business"
- Finance Committee Member at the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) member
- Serves on Greysteel's Operations Committee
- Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) member
- George Mason University: B.S. in Finance and Marketing
Interests
- Ari is actively philanthropic, supporting numerous charities across the United States and driving the firm and its professionals to do the same in the communities the company serves
Featured Closings
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Arlington, TX
Rush Creek & Ironwood Apartments
Affordable Housing*
Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie Town Apartments
Washington, DC
Minnesota Commons
Multifamily Low-Rise/Garden
Washington, DC
Knox & Alabama
Walkersville, MD
Victoria Park at Walkersville
Affordable Housing
Washington, DC
Sayles Place
Multifamily - Auction
Chester, VA
Laketree Manor
Multifamily - Low Rise/Garden
Washington, DC
Fitch Apartments
Multifamily - Mid Rise
Washington, DC
Glenwood Apartments
Multifamily - Low Rise/Garden
Washington, DC
The Waring
Multifamily - Low Rise/Garden*
Baltimore, MD
Fairmont Portfolio
Multifamily Mid-Rise*
Waldorf, MD
Victoria Park Jaycees
Affordable Housing
Newark, DE
The Vinings at Christiana
Affordable Housing
Martinsburg, WV
Franklin Manor
Affordable Housing
Washington, DC
The Ashton
Multifamily - Low Rise/Garden
Washington, DC
Elsinore Courtyard
Affordable Housing*
Washington, DC
Oak Park
Multifamily - Low Rise/Garden*
Germantown, MD
Willow Manor at Clopper's Mill
Multifamily Affordable Housing*
Silver Spring, MD
Willow Manor at Colesville
Multifamily Affordable Housing*
Joppa, MD
Homes of Towne Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Knights Bridge I Apartments
Multifamily - Mid Rise
Washington, DC
The Rittenhouse
Multifamily High-Rise*
Baltimore, MD
Lakewood Apartments
Affordable Housing
Washington, DC
Olney, MD
Willow Manor at Fair Hill Farm
Multifamily Affordable Housing*
Suitland, MD
Washington, DC
Alexandria, VA
