Experience

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  Schwarzschild Consulting LLC

  • Real Estate Development Consultant

    • 2000 - Present

    T: 617-945-3222F: 617-945-3221C: 617-947-0587E: nina 'at' nschwarzschild.comProvide real estate development consulting services, with a focus on development project management for private for-profit developers and non-profit developers in the development of affordable and mixed-income condominiums, rental apartments and mixed-use real estate projects.Services:-Negotiate site acquisitions, coordinate land assembly, and manage land use approvals for all permitting and zoning.-Conduct due diligence, financial analysis and site inspections.-Structure and secure financing, including investment partnerships, private debt, and public loans and grants.-Direct physical planning and building design.-Oversee building, site and infrastructure construction.-Coordinate marketing, leasing and sales, and property management.-Lead development teams including design and construction, finance, property management, and marketing.

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  Beacon Communities

  • Development Director

    • 1998 - 2000

    Directed $65 million development of HOPE VI master-planned residential community of rental units and homes for sale, totaling 420 units.

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  The Community Builders

  • Project Manager

    • 1993 - 1997

    Managed the development of a $30 million, 200+ unit HOPE VI master-planned community. Directed the redevelopment of nine rental apartment complexes totaling 1,200 units, including building acquisitions, financing, design, and rehabilitation.

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  TCW Realty Advisors

  • Associate

    • 1990 - 1992

    Evaluated commercial properties as potential investments and recommended acquisitions for public and private pension funds.

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  Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation

  • Executive Director

    • 1986 - 1988

    Managed $3 million redevelopment of a 34-unit mixed-income apartment building and initial phase of $13 million resident acquisition of a 235-unit apartment complex in 10 buildings.

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  City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

  • Project Manager

    • 1984 - 1986

    Analyzed financial feasibility of renovation projects and negotiated financial terms with developers. Authorized loans totaling over $4 million and arranged leveraging of $35 million in private third-party financing for over 400 privately developed residential units.

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  Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co

  • Financial Analyst

    • 1982 - 1984

    Contributed to underwriting of over $8 billion in municipal bonds for state and local government housing finance and economic development finance agencies.