Howard Kravetz

PROFESIONAL PROFILE

Howard D. Kravetz/ NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker/Principal

Kravetz Real Estate

Howard D. Kravetz, Principal of Kravetz Real Estate has over 37 years of executive level commercial sales and leasing experience.  An accomplished leader/producer, he brings a diversified background in the Commercial Real Estate Industry with experience in all types of commercial asset classes including retail, office, industrial and investment. Howard has proven ability to build strong teams, lead organizations and generate a vast network of industry and corporate contacts locally, regionally, and nationally. He has represented numerous tenants and buyers, landlords and sellers.

In 1990 he was recruited to join the family firm of Kravetz Realty, Inc. as Director of Commercial Leasing. He was promoted to Managing Broker in 1993 and to President in 1994. During his tenure he was responsible for the firm’s shopping center, apartment and office portfolios, property management division and all brokerage operations.

A well-known and active member of the Rochester Commercial Real Estate and business communities, Howard has directed the marketing of retail property for CB Richard Ellis, The DiMarco Group and LLD Enterprises. Among the well-known companies and organizations he has represented and/or executed transactions with: Buckingham Properties, Benderson Development, Developer’s Diversified Realty, Kessler Restaurant Group, Monmouth Realty, LLC, Breslin Realty, Dick’s Sporting Goods Home Depot, Kohl’s, Charter One Bank, American General Finance, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless,  T-Mobile, Charles Schwab, HSBC Bank, M&T Bank, Wegman’s, Tops Friendly Markets, Atlanta Bread, Wendy’s, DiBella’s Subs, Bruegger’s Bagel Bakeries, Manhattan Bagel, Woodcraft Supply, AutoZone, Painting with a Twist, Fashion Bug, Radio Shack, Miracle-Ear, GameStop, Hallmark, Cardsmart, Rochester Linoleum & Tile, Raymour & Flanigan Tru-Value Hardware, Phoenix Graphics, Syms, Temple Beth David and Temple Emanuel.

Having studied Business Administration, Real Estate and Psychology at Prescott College, Prescott Arizona and The Rochester Institute of Technology, Howard’s professional affiliations, accomplishments and awards include:

Organization, Affiliations List

• President of The Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors (GRAR)1997-99


• Charter Member, First Secretary and Director of the Rochester Area Chapter (RAC) of the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSCAR)


• Chairman Governmental Affairs Committee (RAC-NYSCAR)


• New York State Board of Governors (NYSCAR)


• Board of Directors and Facilities Committee Chair Jewish Senior Life of Rochester


• Board of Directors/Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester.


• Board of Directors Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) 2024- present


• Board of Directors Assisi Institute 2025-present


• Commercial Sales Master Gold Award/GRAR 1998


• Meritorious Service Award/RAC-NYSCAR 2006


• Commercial Realtor of the Year 2016/RAC-NYSCAR


• #1 Top Fundraiser for Tour de Cure (ADA) Rochester 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019, 2022-2025


• PSIA Level 1 Certified Alpine Ski Instructor at Bristol Mountain 2006-present