Halstead Property Development Marketing, LLC

Stephen G. Kliegerman

Stephen G. Kliegerman's long standing career in real estate has earned him an esteemed reputation from his colleagues and clients alike. As Executive Director of Development Marketing for Halstead Property, LLC, Stephen is responsible for the operations, direction and management of new business, client relations, pre-development planning, marketing and sales. Along with his unmatched team of sales and marketing professionals, Stephen has built the Development Marketing Division into the market leader in the industry through unparalleled customer service, creative marketing and record setting sales teams. Often sought out by the city's top developers, Stephen played an instrumental role in securing Halstead Property as the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the Toll Brothers' four new developments in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island City; this represents the first time Toll Brothers has ever used an outside firm.

A graduate of The George Washington University and a Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1989, Stephen previously owned and operated his own real estate brokerage, management and consulting firm, Herbert H. Kliegerman Associates, Inc. In 1998, the firm, which specialized in the management, sale and leasing of Coops, Condos, and Lofts in Downtown Manhattan, merged with Halstead Property and Stephen was appointed Executive Director of Downtown Sales.

Over the past 17 years, Stephen has established himself as a leader in the brokerage community through his efforts in the Downtown Brokers Association of which he served a five year term as its President. Stephen is also a highly active member and leader of The Real Estate Board of New York for which he has served three terms on the Residential Ethics Committees (twice as Chairman) and four terms as Chairman of the Downtown Committee. Additionally, Stephen was among the catalysts for the renowned industry RLS and 72 hour co-broke rule which helped to revolutionize the way brokerage firms cooperate throughout the city.

William S. Ross

With over 25 years of real estate experience, Bill Ross brings an incredible depth of knowledge to his position as a Director of Development Marketing for Halstead Property. A talented negotiator, he has brokered deals in both the residential and commercial arenas. In addition, Bill has sold development sites, development rights, multi-family buildings, and other investment properties throughout New York City.

Bill's experience and knowledge of New York City's zoning laws make him especially suited to the Development Marketing Division. These skills, combined with his unique ability to work with architects on floor plans and layouts, make him an essential element in the success of any project. As a result of his intricate knowledge of the 421(a) law, he has advised many developers and Bill has also assisted REBNY with the legislation.

"It is very important to work with our team as early in the process as possible. Our unmatched research department is an important key to bringing the right unit mix to any neighborhood. Once that is established, a huge effort is commenced with the developer, the architect, and our team to bring to the market exactly what buyers are looking for," explains Bill regarding the process with Halstead Property Development Marketing.

A lifetime resident of Brooklyn, Bill is considered an expert in all matters related to that Borough. He has worked on some of the largest projects in Brooklyn and is helping to create an ever-changing skyline. In a number of neighborhoods, his expertise with landmark regulations has been an important part of the success of many projects.

Roberta Benzilio

Highly accomplished Roberta Benzilio brings over two decades of top-caliber real estate experience plus exceptional market knowledge to Halstead Property Development Marketing. As Senior Director of Sales for this high-profile division, Roberta expertly oversees all sales aspects of the company's new development projects, from the hiring and training to the placement and supervision of talented on-site sales specialists throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Throughout her illustrious real estate career, Roberta has enjoyed a reputation not only as an exemplary industry professional, but as a well-recognized and often-quoted authority offering the most reliable, cutting-edge information. While she initially started her real estate career as a sales agent in Brooklyn working with residential buyers and sellers, she gradually ventured into commercial real estate and new construction properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn, establishing strong ties with major developers and investors throughout the city.

Roberta was rewarded for her diligence, service dedication and superior results with rapid advancements at William B. May Company, one of NYC's most distinguished brokerage firms. Ultimately becoming President in 2004, she soon after accepted a post as Chief Operating Officer for Century 21 William B. May Company (now Century 21 Kevin B. Brown Associates), where she worked prior to joining Halstead.

Over her 23 years as an executive with the firm, Roberta made great strides in the marketing, public relations and technology development arenas, with impressive achievements spanning everything from the opening of new offices to creating the company's first website. Yet she never lost her love with making deals happen. A top salesperson for many consecutive years, her claim to fame continues to be never having a contract fall apart. It is this spotless track record and "hands-on-and-in-touch-with-the-marketplace" management approach that makes Roberta so successful.

Her love of personal interaction and background in psychology have certainly served Roberta well in the world of real estate, as has her interest in building websites which she has done since 1994 through HIA, a company she founded. She is proud to say she loves every aspect of what she does, as her work is different and exciting each day. When not hard at work, Roberta loves to travel and sail. She also volunteers her time at favorite charities such as Cystic Fibrosis, The American Cancer Society and the Epilepsy Foundation.

Eugene Cordano

Throughout his twenty-three years in the real estate field, Eugene Cordano has garnered the respect of his clients and colleagues. Since joining Halstead Property in 1997, Gene quickly established himself as a top broker and became a member of Halstead's prestigious Platinum Circle, the Producer's Council and the Gold Circle.

After eleven successful years as an agent with Halstead Property, Gene was promoted to Director of Sales, Metro New Jersey for Halstead's new office in Hoboken. With extensive experience and dedication along with a keen knowledge of the New Jersey market, Gene is responsible for the strategic growth, direction and hands on management of Halstead's first, signature storefront office in Metro New Jersey. In addition, he is currently and will continue to spearhead the sales and marketing efforts for new developments in the area. He successfully handled the sales and marketing for the "A Condos," Halstead's first high-rise condo development project in Jersey City, which we are proud to announce is nearly sold out.

Gene comes from a family of builders and developers in which his father gave him valuable insight to always look at each project from a variety of angles. Building on his father's teaching, he will be bringing to his new position his background in a full range of real estate services in sales, rentals, project development from site acquisition and planning to sales and marketing. Gene is also knowledgeable in residential condominium conversions with income producing or investment and 1031 properties. His practice, as an agent, included commercial coop and condos, retail, sale lease backs and land sales.

Prior to joining Halstead, Gene worked in mixed-use and residential real estate development and management for twelve years. In addition, he marketed modular housing in Mexico.

A graduate of St. John's University, he holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Finance. He is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, the New York Builders Association, the National Association of Realtors, the New Jersey Association of Realtors, the Hudson County Board of Realtors, the Liberty Board of Realtors and the Heritage Foundation. Gene and his wife are very active philanthropically with several local and Catholic charities including The Positive Image Foundation in New Jersey, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Susan G. Komen Cancer Center.