# Berkadia & NYU Stern Multifamily Investment Case Competition ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/2024-11/untitled-7_9_0.png?h=528c6f90&itok=5SQwFmlc) ## Berkadia & NYU Stern Multifamily Investment Case Competition NEW YORK CITY | NOVEMBER 14 to 16, 2024 --- ## Welcome to the Inaugural Berkadia & NYU | Stern Multifamily Investment Case Competition *We need your fresh perspectives and insights as we chart a bold new path in addressing the nation's housing needs* — **Sam Chandan, PhD** | Founding Director | Chen Institute ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/small_230px_wide/public/2024-11/untitled_design_9.png.webp?itok=gyJfyskP) On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of the Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, welcome to NYU for the inaugural Berkadia & NYU | Stern Multifamily Investment Case Competition. We look forward to hosting you—some of the best and brightest MBA students from across the country—on our campus and in our great city for three days of vibrant and collegial competition, industry engagement, cultural immersion, and new friendships. We are grateful to our partners at Berkadia, as well as the faculty advisors, speakers, and judges who have committed so much time to make this program a success. The competition judges represent some of the most impactful organizations in shaping policy and real-world outcomes for American families grappling with the reality of housing unaffordability. I join them in welcoming your fresh perspectives on how we can address long-standing obstacles to our workforce housing needs. --- *We hope to spark and fan a flame of curiosity that will increase your opportunities and future within an incredibly rewarding industry —* **Justin Wheeler** | CEO | BERKADIA ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/small_230px_wide/public/2024-11/untitled_design_10.png.webp?itok=LUQt9mnV) Welcome to the Inaugural Berkadia & NYU | Stern Multifamily Investment Case Competition. We are thrilled to have you join us in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in our industry today: housing affordability. This event was created to foster the development and investment in the next generation of real estate talent and leadership. By bringing together top business school students and multifamily industry leaders, we aim to spark innovative solutions and inspire future careers in real estate. Your participation in this competition is not just about finding solutions to the housing affordability crisis; it’s about shining a light on an often-overlooked issue and exploring new paths for impactful change. We believe that through your creativity and dedication, we can make a positive impact. Thank you for being a part of this important initiative. ## Participating Schools [ ![Columbia University](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/Untitled-5%20%285%29.png?itok=nE4I6Mtl) ](https://business.columbia.edu/) [ ![untitled-3_4.png](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/untitled-3_4.png?itok=bMe01rWE) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/) [ ![Warrington College of Business](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/untitled-1_3.png?itok=TFQibZ9x) ](https://warrington.ufl.edu/) [ ![Wharton ](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/untitled-2_5.png?itok=7h9LOBuS) ](https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/) [ ![U of Wiscon](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/untitled-6_5.png?itok=kXR-vEjq) ](https://business.wisc.edu/) [ ![UCLA Anderson School of Management](/sites/default/files/styles/300w/public/2024-10/untitled-6_3.png?itok=F5dgC9by) ](https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/) ## Competition Hosts [ ![d](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_3.png.webp?itok=DsPVZvUk) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/sam-chandan) [## Sam Chandan ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/sam-chandan)**Founding Director, Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance** **NYU | Stern** [Sam Chandan Bio](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/sam-chandan) [ ![g](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_4.png.webp?itok=6CZNr5dv) ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/) [## Mary Ann King ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/)**Co-Head of Institutional Solutions** **Berkadia** [Mary Ann King Bio](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_5.png.webp?itok=WYIhh0Kd) ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/dori-nolan/) [## Dori Nolan ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/dori-nolan/)**Senior Vice President of Institutional Solutions** **Berkadia** [Dori Nolan Bio](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/dori-nolan/) [ ![j](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_6.png.webp?itok=hFA_jfYd) ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/paul-shen/) [## Paul Shen ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/paul-shen/)**Vice President, Investment Sales** **Berkadia** [Paul Shen Bio](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/paul-shen/) ## Competition Judges [ ![j](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled_design_1.png.webp?itok=GrqlhDVn) ](https://gid.com/team/gregory-s-bates/) [## Gregory Bates ](https://gid.com/team/gregory-s-bates/)**President and CEO** **GID** [Gregory Bates Bio](https://gid.com/team/gregory-s-bates/) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_1.png.webp?itok=ttWWydR3) ](https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/kalin-bracken/) [## Kalin Bracken ](https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/kalin-bracken/)**Head of Real Estate** **World Economic Forum** [Kalin Bracken Bio](https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/kalin-bracken/) [ ![Rachel Diller](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-10/untitled-2_3.png.webp?itok=yW1IP7wi) ](https://www.bridgeig.com/bridge-team/rachel-diller) [## Rachel Diller ](https://www.bridgeig.com/bridge-team/rachel-diller)**Senior Managing Director, Acquisitions and Chief Investment Officer** **Bridge Workforce & Affordable Housing** [Rachel Diller Bio](https://www.bridgeig.com/bridge-team/rachel-diller) [ ![Sharon Wilson Géno](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-10/untitled-3_2.png.webp?itok=FA0kXx8F) ](https://www.nmhc.org/about/staff/sharon-wilson-geno/) [## Sharon Wilson Géno ](https://www.nmhc.org/about/staff/sharon-wilson-geno/)**President** **National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)** [Sharon Wilson Géno Bio](https://www.nmhc.org/about/staff/sharon-wilson-geno/) [ ![Mary Ann King](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-10/untitled_5.png.webp?itok=Npkj9heu) ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/) [## Mary Ann King ](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/)**Co-Head of Institutional Solutions** **Berkadia** [Mary Ann King Bio](https://berkadia.com/people-and-locations/people/mary-ann-king/) [ ![Dillon Lorda](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-10/untitled-6_1.png.webp?itok=evBfXFY7) ](https://www.aew.com/about/people?region=north-america#region-people) [## Dillon Lorda ](https://www.aew.com/about/people?region=north-america#region-people)**Director and Portfolio Manager** **AEW Private Equity Group** [Dillon Lorda Bio](https://www.aew.com/about/people?region=north-america#region-people) [ ![j](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/kalin_bracken_worldeconomic_2.png.webp?itok=PrEUGdJW) ](https://www.truamerica.com/our_team/stella-pappas/) [## Stella Pappas ](https://www.truamerica.com/our_team/stella-pappas/)**Senior Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations** **TruAmerica** [Stella Pappas Bio](https://www.truamerica.com/our_team/stella-pappas/) ## Competition Agenda ### **NYU Stern School of Business** ### **All Thursday and Friday actives will be held at Stern.** Attire on Thursday and Friday is business formal. Attire on Saturday is smart business casual. Kaufman Management Center 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012 Due to construction, enter Stern via the Shimkin Hall entrance through [Schwartz Plaza](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Schwartz+Plaza/@40.7292843,-73.9968641,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c259905aca6c97:0x5872381766077a4a!8m2!3d40.7292843!4d-73.9968641!16s%2Fg%2F11cmhtggtw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) --- ### **Thursday, November 14, 2024** **7:00 - 8:30 PM** | **Welcome Reception** | Tisch Hall, Kasin Center (L101) --- ### **Friday, November 15, 2024** **8:15 – 9:00 AM** | **Breakfast** | Tisch Hall, Kasin Center (L101) **9:15 AM – 12:00 PM** | **Morning Presentations** | Kaufman Management Center (2-60) **12:00 – 1:00 PM** | **Lunch** | Tisch Hall, Kasin Center (L101) **1:00 – 4:00 PM** | **Afternoon Presentations** | Kaufman Management Center (2-60) **6:00 – 8:00 PM** | **Reception & Awards Dinner** | Kaufman Management Center, Cantor Boardroom (11-75) --- ### **Saturday, November 16, 2024†** **11:00 AM – 12:00 PM** | **Tour of** [**The Spiral**](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B045'19.8%22N+74%C2%B000'00.8%22W/@40.755492,-74.00021,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.755492!4d-74.00021?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) | Hudson Yards Meeting Time: 10:45 AM Meeting Place: The Spiral, Hudson Boulevard, between 34th and 35th Street **12:30 - 2:00 PM** | **Brunch at** [**Mercado Little Spain**](https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/food-drink/mercado-little-spain) | Hudson Yards † Saturday activities are optional and require advance registration --- ## Campus Access ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/2024-11/untitled-19_2.png.webp?itok=t31L1PQZ) ## NYU | Stern Location Due to construction around our main entrances on Gould Plaza, please use the Shimkin Hall entrance through [Schwartz Plaza.](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Schwartz+Plaza/@40.7292843,-73.9968641,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c259905aca6c97:0x5872381766077a4a!8m2!3d40.7292843!4d-73.9968641!16s%2Fg%2F11cmhtggtw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [Schwartz Plaza](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Schwartz+Plaza/@40.7294388,-73.9954801,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c259905aca6c97:0x5872381766077a4a!8m2!3d40.7292843!4d-73.9968641!16s%2Fg%2F11cmhtggtw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) ## NYU | Stern Security Prior to the your arrival in New York City, you will receive an NYU Visitor Access Pass via email. This pass will provide access to Stern's main buildings. Upon your arrival at Stern, an NYU Campus Safety Officer will verify your NYU Visitor Access Pass and goverment-isseud photo ID. Given then possiblity of delays in clearing security, please arrive early. --- Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements during your stay. We are commited to making your visit safe and comfortable. Note that restrooms are located on every floor of Kaufman Management Center. A lactation suite is located on the 11th floor. [Visitor Information](https://www.nyu.edu/about/visitor-information.html) ## Saturday, November 16, 2024 | The Spiral & Hudson Yards Saturday's activities are optional and require pre-registration [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/untitled-25_3.png?h=eaea462a&itok=cud7w0JC) ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Spiral/@40.7552723,-73.9995718,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c2599975d78cb9:0xf6a86d87f6937eff!8m2!3d40.7552723!4d-73.9995718!16s%2Fg%2F11bwg7jwcm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)### Meeting Point ### Hudson Yards Meeting Time: 10:45 AM Meeting Place: The Spiral, Hudson Boulevard Entrance [*(Between 34th and 35th Street)*](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Spiral/@40.7552723,-73.9995718,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c2599975d78cb9:0xf6a86d87f6937eff!8m2!3d40.7552723!4d-73.9995718!16s%2Fg%2F11bwg7jwcm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [Map Pin Drop](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Spiral/@40.7552723,-73.9995718,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c2599975d78cb9:0xf6a86d87f6937eff!8m2!3d40.7552723!4d-73.9995718!16s%2Fg%2F11bwg7jwcm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/untitled-22_1.png?h=eaea462a&itok=5f3nK0tg) ](https://www.thespiralny.com/)### Site Tour | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ### The Spiral *“Sustainable by design, built with humans in mind, The Spiral embodies Tishman Speyer’s bold vision and optimism for the future of our City.”* [The Spiral](https://www.thespiralny.com/) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/untitled-32_1.png?h=eaea462a&itok=VhNM7wZU) ](https://www.littlespain.com/)### Brunch | 12:30 to 2:00 PM ### Mercado | Little Spain *"HOLA, NEW YORK. Mercado Little Spain is a veritable love letter to Spain – featuring the delicious diversity of foods and drinks from all corners of one of the richest culinary countries in the world."* [Mercado | Little Spain ](https://www.littlespain.com/) ## Visiting NYC [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-25_2.png.webp?itok=44nYu2pD) ](https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/New+York+NY+USNY0996:1:US) [## NYC Weather ](https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/New+York+NY+USNY0996:1:US) [Forecast Manhattan, NY](https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/New+York+NY+USNY0996:1:US) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-24_1.png.webp?itok=IGjmwzCz) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60763-Activities-zfn7102348-New_York_City_New_York.html) [## Greenwich Village ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60763-Activities-zfn7102348-New_York_City_New_York.html) [Trip Advisor ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60763-Activities-zfn7102348-New_York_City_New_York.html) [ ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-26_2.png.webp?itok=8psqJfOX) ](https://www.broadway.com/) [## Broadway Shows ](https://www.broadway.com/) [Broadway Tickets](https://www.broadway.com/) [ ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-31.png.webp?itok=mKp3fBrI) ](https://new.mta.info/map/5256) [## Public Transit ](https://new.mta.info/map/5256) [MTA Subway MAP](https://new.mta.info/map/5256) [MTA Late Night Subway Map](https://new.mta.info/map/5336) ## Must See Museums [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-27.png.webp?itok=KqOEBIhu) ](https://www.metmuseum.org/) [## THE MET ](https://www.metmuseum.org/) [The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/) [ ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-28.png.webp?itok=wgLtifLr) ](https://www.guggenheim.org/) [## Guggenheim ](https://www.guggenheim.org/) [Guggenheim New York](https://www.guggenheim.org/) [ ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-29.png.webp?itok=RyL4phGs) ](https://www.moma.org/) [## MoMA ](https://www.moma.org/) [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.moma.org/) [ ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/untitled-30.png.webp?itok=eSPmxHOM) ](https://whitney.org/) [## Whitney ](https://whitney.org/) [Whitney Museum of American Art](https://whitney.org/) ![f](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_361h/public/2024-11/untitled-10_8.png?h=fe600662&itok=eONo43Xv) [NYU Stern ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/) ![h](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_361h/public/2024-11/untitled-8_13.png?h=fe600662&itok=e_GXkQGq) [Berkadia](https://berkadia.com/)