Joel Wechsler is a Senior Director for Avison Young’s New York office. 

A real estate veteran with more than 30 years of industry experience, Joel specializes in tenant representation. His background in finance offers clients a unique perspective on the economics that power real estate transactions.

During his career, Joel has represented Crum & Forster, Fireman’s Fund, Arthur J. Gallagher, First Derivatives, AMDOC/POV, Reputation Institute, Brain Trauma Foundation, Simmons Boardman and Gerling Global.

Prior to joining Avison Young, Joel was a Senior Vice President at CBRE. Before that, he was an Executive Managing Director at Grubb & Ellis, where he was a top producer and named to the firm’s Circle of Excellence several times. He was also named to The President’s Council, the highest level of achievement, for his contribution to the real estate industry and community. Joel began his career at Edward S. Gordon (ESG). 

Credentials

• Member, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Significant transactions

• Fortress Investment Group, 1345 Sixth Avenue  – 150,000 SF
• McLaughlin Stern, renewal, 261 Madison – 110,000 SF
• FDIC, relocation, 350 Fifth Avenue – 103,000 SF
• Ares Capital Management, expansion, 245 Park Avenue – 97,000 SF
• Sandbox Studio, headquarter reloaction, 55 Water Street – 70,000 SF
• Godiva Chocolatier, headquarters relocation, 333 West 34th Street – 32,000 SF
• Lantheus/Progenics, 1 World Trade Center – 26,000 SF
• Konami Cross Media, renewal, 53 West 23rd Street – 24,000 SF
• Red Antler, 20 Jay Street – 22,000 SF

Education

• Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – Bachelor of Science in Economics