Ross Jacobs
Partner, CRG Management
New York, NY 10027
Phone (212) 776-1233
Mobile (917) 656-8870
Property Types
Office
Markets
New York City
Bio
A graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Management, Mr. Jacobs’ primary focus is on acquisitions, development, leasing, and asset management. As project executive for the Cogswell portfolio of commercial properties in Harlem, New York, including its two largest privately-owned office buildings, Mr. Jacobs has worked closely with governmental agencies, including U.S. General Services Administration, New York State Office of General Services, and New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services in structuring major lease transactions. He also has been involved with Cogswell’s residential developments, including the conversion of a 400,000 square foot office building in Newark, NJ into a 317-unit residential tower, and the construction of a 46-unit apartment building in Harlem. Earlier in his career, Mr. Jacobs worked for Price Waterhouse & Co. and a consulting firm specializing in real estate investments on behalf of European investors. For 12 years prior to joining Cogswell, he was Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for Rockrose Development Corporation, where he was involved with over $500 million of development and asset management of residential and commercial real estate, including three 500,000 square foot projects under New York City’s former 421-g Program. Mr. Jacobs is committed to the Harlem community. He sits on the Board of Directors of the 125th Street Business Improvement District and is an active member of the Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement.
