Our Team

A BIT ABOUT COMPANY HISTORY

The Team At Metropolitan Realty Exemptions

At Metropolitan Realty Exemptions Inc., we pride ourselves on servicing our clients for the past twenty five years in all of their tax and zoning incentive filing needs. At MRE, we aim to alleviate the burden of developers who struggle with increased property taxes liabilities following completion of construction due to increased improved value. We are therefore committed in making the property tax and zoning filings as easy as possible.

It is important to note, that certain filings must be submitted prior to the issuance of initial new building or alteration permits. Additionally, a project’s eligibility is dependent on it’s layout and unit mix. Therefore, it’s imperative to be in contact with our professional staff at during the planning stages of construction in order to ensure the obtainment of the maximum benefits.

Our staff will guide you with the utmost professionalism and advise you on how to proceed, which will result in huge savings in property tax liabilities.

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HOW WE WORK

Our CEO

Martin Joseph is founder and CEO of “Metropolitan Realty Exemptions Inc.” and “Reside New York LLC”, bringing more than fifteen years of executive experience with Property Incentive Tax Exemptions filings throughout New York City’s five boroughs.

Martin has witnessed himself the complicity of having property tax incentive program filed properly on his residence, which encouraged him to found “Metropolitan Realty Exemptions”, with the sole goal and vision of assisting property owners with their tax filings to avoid experiencing bumps and frustration. After a short while of hard work and dedication to his clients, assembling and training a team of top professionals for each program, the young business rapidly expanded offering additional services on property tax filings including, 421a, ICAP, J-51, Inclusionary Housing, DHCR, and MDR program filings.

As a calculated risk-taker with deep industry knowledge, Martin has championed in Property Tax Filings services which resulted in savings tens of millions of dollars in annual property tax savings to his clients; his knowledge in the Tax Incentive programs for New Buildings and Alterations of existing commercial and residential buildings have motivated his clients to purchase properties and pursue with the applicable tax filing program.

HOW WE WORK

Martin's Vision

Embracing the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, Martin consistently ranks among the top experts in the industry by taking a vision and transforming it into reality.

Martin cares deeply for his team members and is committed to both business and individual successes. His ability to lift leaders up to optimal performance is evidenced by the team members work performances which exceeds their highest goals.

Creativity, drive and leadership are Martin’s greatest strengths. He thrives on all kinds of challenges, especially those that expand the company’s reach.

In 2018, Martin took his capabilities and ambitions to the next level by founding “Reside New York” an approved NYC HPD Affordable Marketing Agency which markets Affordable Housing units benefiting from various Tax Incentive Program throughout the five boroughs since its launching, “Reside New York” has successfully occupied hundreds of Affordable units to the satisfaction of its clients and the tenants.

Martin’s vision of offering all kinds of property tax filing programs and Affordable Marketing to owners and developers under one roof has truly come to fruition and creates the peace of mind to any developer or homeowner who’s conducting a renovation or new construction, knowing that the well-respected “Metropolitan Realty Exemptions” and “Reside New York” will take the burden and responsibility of the Property Tax Filing and Affordable Marketing.

OUR TEAM

Metropolitan Realty Exemption Services

Martin Joseph

Position: CEO
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Direct line: (929) 547-0004

Eli Guttman

Position: Executive Director
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Direct line: (929) 547-0003

Harold Freund

Position: Tax Incentive Consultant
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Direct line: (929) 547-0001

Fraidy Zeigelheim

Position: Tax Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0014

Judy Lefkowitz

Position: Tax Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0008

Mindy Tauber

Position: Tax Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0015

Simi Lebowitz

Position: Tax Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0007

Aidy Fried

Position: DHCR Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0010

Shany Rosenberg

Position: DHCR Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0018

Gitty Shtesel

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0016

Perry Rosenfeld

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0035

Rachel Hiller

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0005

Risi Stern

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0002

Esty Waldman

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0013

Malka Grunfeld

Position: Zoning Incentive Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0019

Goldy Retek

Position: ICAP Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0011

Riki Rosenberg

Position: ICAP Specialist
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Direct line: (929) 547-0017

Henny Nussencweig

Position: Sales Department
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Direct line: (929) 547-0023

Mimi Goldstein

Position: Sales Department
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Direct line: (929) 547-0021

Molly Hirsch

Position: Sales Department
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Direct line: (929) 547-0006

Bruchy Katz

Position: Billing Department
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Direct line: (929) 547-0013

Sara Sabel

Position: Billing Department
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Direct line: (929) 547-0012

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Don’t leave money on the table. Contact Metropolitan Realty Exemptions today and let our experts secure the tax benefits your property deserves.