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Kaizerman & Associates
Michael Kaizerman's New York credit practice focuses on private real estate bridge loans and distressed debt, operating outside institutional capital...
Kaizerman & Associates
Kaizerman & Associates operates as a specialized credit and special-situations investor based in New York. The firm concentrates on originating and underwriting private real estate bridge loans, mezzanine debt, and distressed note purchases, often acting as a direct lender on properties undergoing transition or financial complexity. Its mandate targets middle-market transactions bypassed by institutional lenders. The firm's deployment centers on short-duration, asset-backed credit — primarily first-lien mortgages, B-notes, and opportunistic loan acquisitions. Known deal structures include rescue financing for stalled condo conversions in the New York metro area and discounted purchases of non-performing commercial real estate notes from regional banks. Geographic focus remains the Northeast corridor, with selective exposure in South Florida. The practice is lean, with origination apparently relationship-driven rather than through broad auctions or broker channels. The firm does not publicly disclose AUM or team size. No adjacent vehicles, philanthropic foundations, or co-investor clubs are identified in public record. Recent activity is unverifiable from open sources. The structure is atypical — a principal-centric credit shop without a visible capital-raising apparatus or reported institutional mandate. This suggests proprietary or closely held family capital deployed directly, a posture consistent with firms that prioritize deal confidentiality over marketing presence.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Kaizerman & Associates invest in?
The firm originates private real estate bridge loans, mezzanine financing, and distressed debt purchases. Its focus is on middle-market commercial and residential properties in transition, where conventional financing is unavailable or uneconomic.
How does the firm source its deals?
Sourcing appears relationship-based and off-market, relying on direct borrower connections and distressed-note acquisitions from regional banks rather than competitive auction processes or broker intermediaries.
Is Kaizerman & Associates structured as a family office?
While the firm's capital base is not publicly disclosed, its low profile and apparent lack of outside fundraising activity suggest it may operate with principal or closely held family capital deployed through a private investment vehicle.
Which geographies does the firm cover?
Public records indicate a primary focus on the New York metropolitan area and broader Northeast corridor, with selective distressed and value-add credit exposure in South Florida.
What investment structure does the firm typically use?
Transactions are structured as first-lien mortgages, B-notes, mezzanine loans, or direct purchases of non-performing notes. The firm acts as a balance-sheet lender rather than a fund manager aggregating third-party capital.
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