Who We Are

Akiva steers KJM Holdings, a real estate investment firm based and focused on acquisitions and development in New York City. As the founder and principal operator, Akiva coordinates all facets of the company’s operations, serving as the point of contact for lenders, brokers, 3rd party vendors and investment partners to drive the company’s vision and success. 

Prior to starting KJM Holdings, Akiva worked as the Vice President of Acquisitions for a high net-worth family office based in Europe, where he helped to manage and expand their real estate portfolio. One of Akiva’s most notable transactions was his equity investment in DHPH LLC’s 18- acre industrial development in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, a 1.3 million SF multistory distribution center development project leased to national tenants such as Amazon, FedEx and Verizon. This project was the largest of its kind and one of the first ever multistory industrial buildings in New York City and the country. 

Credited with placing over $80 million in LP equity and executing transactions exceeding $2 billion, Akiva’s comprehensive experience spans across a spectrum of asset classes from New York City to San Francisco. He has been involved in assets including retail, multifamily and industrial offering a broad perspective that informs his investment decisions and asset management practices. 

Akiva holds a master's in real estate finance and development from New York University and resides on the Upper East Side with his wife and daughter.