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Andrew Heiberger

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Andrew Heiberger
Andrew Heiberger, Founder and CEO of Buttonwood Development
Born (1968-01-18) January 18, 1968 (age 56)
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BS)
University of Miami (JD)
Occupation(s)real estate entrepreneur, developer, broker, and advisor; lawyer

Andrew Scott Heiberger[1] (born January 18, 1968)[2] is a successful entrepreneur and New York real estate industry veteran. He is the founder, owner and CEO of Buttonwood Development, a Manhattan-based real estate development firm. He is also the founder and owner of Town Residential, a residential real estate brokerage in Manhattan.[3][4] He previously served as CEO of Citi Habitats, a residential brokerage in Manhattan that he founded in 1994 and sold in 2004.[3][4]

Heiberger is a licensed real estate broker in New York[4][5] and a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, having served on its board of governors.[4] Heiberger is also a member of the World Presidents' Organization and the New York State Bar Association.[4] He was listed in Crain's New York Business 40 under 40 in 1998 and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2001 and finalist for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year that year.[6]

Throughout his career, Andrew has been dedicated to giving back to the community and supported a multitude of charities including the Friends of the IDF, The Princess Margaret Hospital, The Fresh Air Fund, A Little Hope Foundation, The Max Cure Foundation, The Mann Foundation, The NephCure Foundation, Charna Radbell Foundation, Jewish National Fund, Friars Foundation, 100 Mile Man Foundation, CCFA (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America), American Heart Association, the University of Michigan Scholarship Fund, The Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Additionally, Andrew has been involved with industry groups including the Young Presidents’ Organization, the University of Michigan TriState Leadership Committee, and the REBNY Board of Governors.

Early life

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A passion for real estate began at a young age for Andrew, working with his family to trade land and sell property on Long Island[5][7] at the age of 16. Heiberger graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law.[4][5] He is both a licensed attorney and a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of New York.

Career

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In 1994, at the age of 26, Heiberger founded Citi Habitats, a Manhattan-based residential brokerage.[8][9] Approximately ten years later, Heiberger sold Citi Habitats to NRT LLC.[3][10]

In 2005, Heiberger founded Buttonwood Development, a real estate development, investment and advisory firm in New York City.[5] The development firm was named after the street in Dix Hills, New York that he grew up on as a child.[9][11]

Heiberger returned to the brokerage business with the founding of Town Residential, a luxury residential real estate firm, in December 2010.[5][12][13] Within one year, the firm was ranked in The Real Deal's list of top 10 largest residential brokerages in Manhattan.[14] As of September 2016, Town Residential had over 7 locations in Manhattan[15] and was also listed in Crain's "Best Places To Work" list.[15] Under his leadership the firm grew to over 500 Representatives and professionals and transacted over $14 billion.

Personal life

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Heiberger's mother was a real estate broker and his father was a homebuilder.[9] He lives in New York City with his wife and three children.

References

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  1. ^ "Andrew Scott Heiberger Profile | New York, NY Lawyer". Martindale.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (New York and Florida)
  3. ^ a b c Vivian Marino (July 21, 2011). "Andrew Heiberger". New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Staying True to the Brand". Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Andrew Heiberger". Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  6. ^ Emily Denitto (December 10, 2012). "Where is Andrew now?". Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  7. ^ Jennifer Gould Keil (November 24, 2010). "It's Andrew Heiberger's kind of Town". New York Post. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. ^ Candace Taylor (March 5, 2010). "Citi Habitats founder to start new brokerage". The Real Deal. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "Andrew Heiberger(USA Real Estate". January 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  10. ^ Dan Reichl (June 9, 2013). "Buffett's Firm Adds Real Estate Brokers in 7 U.S. States". Bloomberg News. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  11. ^ Sarah Trefethen. "Go big or go home: Andrew Heiberger out to build his second successful brokerage". Real Estate Weekly.
  12. ^ Liana Grey (May 16, 2012). "The family ties that keep business rolling". Real Estate Weekly. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  13. ^ "TOWN Residential; TOWN Residential's Q1 Aggregate(TM) Sales Report Shows Increase in Manhattan Real Estate Prices". Real Estate Weekly News. April 18, 2014.
  14. ^ Leigh Kamping-Carder (January 6, 2012). "Manhattan's top firms". The Real Deal New York Real Estate News. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  15. ^ a b Daniel Geiger. "Town Residential opens 10th outpost". Crain’s New York Business.