Uri Kaufman
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Occupation | President of Harmony Group |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Introduction | Uri Kaufman is the CEO of Harmony Group, a commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Albany, New York. He founded the company to combine his passion for historic preservation with a commitment to revitalizing neglected communities. Through Harmony Group, he focuses on converting aging industrial structures into residential spaces that maintain their architectural legacy while contributing to long-term neighborhood renewal. Alongside Uri's business partner, Ira Schwartz, he has established a strong and consistent record of identifying undervalued properties, transforming distressed assets, and managing highly complex development projects nationwide. Their work reflects a careful and strategic approach to real estate that balances economic opportunity with cultural preservation. Kaufman began his career as an attorney in Long Island after earning his law degree with honors from New York University School of Law in 1989. After being dismissed from a legal job, he transitioned into real estate, where he saw untapped potential in Upstate New York. |