Brokers

Career Summary
Ayush’s expertise specializes within shopping centers. He has a unique approach to analyzing rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, and is meticulous at proration during a closing. His financial and investment background provides him with an understanding of multiple methods to add value for landlords and potential landlords. At NAI James E. Hanson, Ayush works on a team with Vice President Jonathan Kristofich.

Prior to his arrival at NAI James E. Hanson in 2024, Ayush worked for a Bergen County-based developer focused on grocery-anchored assets in the Northeast. During his time there, Ayush assisted the C-suite in the refinancing of three shopping centers and worked in conjunction with JLL to successfully undergo a portfolio sale totaling $110M from five grocery-anchored assets.

Ayush holds a coveted Argus Enterprise Certification, a software provided by the Altus Group that facilitates the projection of assumptions through models, offering clients insights into the performance of commercial real estate assets.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Patel actively engages with the Bergen County community, dedicating his time to various non-profit organizations and contributing to activities at the Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey. His interests extend to competing in archery tournaments, creating videos, cycling, and spending moments with his family.

Education
Rutgers University (Rutgers Business School)
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Finance
New York University (Schack Institute of Real Estate)
Master of Science in Real Estate; Finance & Investment Concentration
REISA Chairman of the Alumni Relations Committee
Schack Institute Merit Scholarship Recipient

Professional Affiliations
ULI YLG NY – Urban Land Institute (Young Leaders Group) NY – Communications Committee
Penn Club NYC Real Estate Society (Chair)
NNJ Chapter ULI – sponsorship committee member
ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
AICC (Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce)
AARA (Asian American Retailer Association)
SPS (NYU School of Professional Studies)
CREDA (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, New Jersey
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, New York
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Pennsylvania

Transactions
SOLD
• 143 W Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ – 4 AC
• 40 Burlews Court, Hackensack, NJ – 22,600 SF industrial
• 18-20 & 26-30 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack, NJ – 15,200 SF office/retail
• 217 Rt 46, Saddle Brook, NJ – 14,320 SF industrial
• 75-87 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ – 11,500 SF office
• 8829 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA – 11,000 SF retail
• 283 Main Street, Hackensack,NJ – 10,000 SF multi-family
• 183 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ – 4,250 SF office
• 58-60 Main Street, 1B – Hackensack, NJ – 1,030 SF office
LEASED
• 101 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ – 3,515 SF retail
• 126 Union Avenue, Bloomindale NJ – 1,260 SF retail