Ned Gildea

Associate

Email: ngildea@greysteel.com

Phone: 718.587.1388

About

New York Multifamily Capital Markets Advisor | Structured Debt, Mezzanine & JV Equity Placement Specialist 

Ned Gildea is a New York area capital markets advisor with Greysteel, specializing in multifamily commercial real estate transactions. He advises owners, borrowers, developers, and investors on structured debt, mezzanine financing, joint venture equity placement, acquisition financing, refinances, and relevant loan strategies. 

Ned combines market research, underwriting, financial analysis, and lender relationship management to help clients evaluate opportunities and pursue efficient capital solutions. His background in residential and multifamily development gives him a practical understanding of site planning, entitlement processes, and the factors that shape investment and development decisions across competitive New York multifamily markets. 

What Ned Does 

  • Advises on capital markets strategies for multifamily commercial real estate transactions 
  • Places structured debt, mezzanine financing, and joint venture equity 
  • Conducts financial analysis for acquisitions, refinances, and loan opportunities 
  • Identifies residential and multifamily development and investment opportunities through market research, underwriting, and market comparisons 
  • Cultivates long-term relationships with lenders and borrowers 

Who He Works With 

Ned partners with: 

  • Multifamily owners and operators 
  • Borrowers seeking structured capital solutions 
  • Developers pursuing residential and multifamily opportunities 
  • Investors evaluating acquisition, refinance, and development financing 
  • Lenders and capital providers active in the New York multifamily market 

Key Expertise 

  • Multifamily capital markets 
  • Structured debt placement 
  • Mezzanine financing 
  • Joint venture equity placement 
  • Acquisition and refinance analysis 
  • Residential and multifamily market research 
  • Underwriting and market comparisons 
  • Development planning and entitlement support 

Why Clients Work with Ned 

Ned combines analytical discipline with relationship-driven execution to help clients evaluate capital options and move transactions forward with clarity. 

His approach includes: 

  • Careful financial analysis and underwriting 
  • Market-informed recommendations 
  • A practical understanding of multifamily development considerations 
  • Collaborative coordination with clients, lenders, borrowers, consultants, and internal teams 
  • A focus on durable relationships and tailored capital markets solutions 

Markets & Property Types 

  • Geographic Focus: New York Area 
  • Primary Property Type: Multifamily 
  • Secondary Property Type: Residential development 
  • Programs of Expertise: Structured debt, mezzanine financing, joint venture equity, acquisition financing, refinance strategies 

Professional Background 

Prior to and alongside his capital markets advisory work, Ned conducted market research, underwriting analyses, and market comparisons to identify residential and multifamily development and investment opportunities. He also collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and consultants to advance site plans through the entitlement process for new residential communities. 

Ned earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College. 

Looking to Finance a Multifamily Deal in the New York Area? 

Connect with Ned Gildea to discuss your deal and explore tailored capital markets solutions. 

  • 718.587.1388