Meet David Dusek: NS Lifestyles’ Commercial Real Estate Expert

For a business, choosing the right office space is a decision that can shape everything from daily operations to future growth. Location, lease terms, financial commitments and the flexibility to adapt all play a role. Having an experienced advisor guide that process can make a meaningful difference.

I’m delighted to introduce David Dusek as NS Lifestyles’ commercial real estate expert. With more than 30 years of experience and over 22 million square feet of completed leasing transactions, David brings extensive negotiating experience and a broad understanding of how real estate decisions support a company’s larger business goals.

Experience Across Industries and Markets

David specializes in tenant representation, advising the companies that occupy commercial space. His clients include private equity firms, portfolio companies, investment management funds and FinTech businesses, with experience spanning financial services, healthcare, media, technology and luxury retail.

His career began at Jones Lang Wooton and has included positions at Studley and Jones Lang LaSalle. Over the years, he has developed a substantial corporate client network and expertise in managing transactions across multiple markets. Today, his work encompasses New York’s Tri-State area, Nashville, and national and international markets.

David’s accomplishments include multiple JLL “Top Gun” Producer Awards, recognizing his standing among the firm’s leading producers globally, with a top 1% ranking. The Associated Press transaction he worked on was also a finalist for the Real Estate Board of New York’s “Deal of the Year” Award.

A Strategy Built Around the Business

David’s approach focuses on negotiating office leases that give companies the flexibility to grow or reduce their space as their needs evolve. That means considering how a real estate commitment fits into a business’s plans over time.

For a growing company, room for expansion may be a priority. For an established organization, the conversation may center on relocating its headquarters, adjusting its footprint or coordinating offices across several markets. David brings experience in each of these areas, including global transaction management, portfolio oversight and lease administration.

For business owners and executives, this broader perspective helps connect individual leasing decisions to the needs of the entire organization.

A Portfolio of Recognizable Clients

Throughout his career, David has served businesses across a wide range of industries. His client experience includes IK Investment Partners, L Catterton, Cerberus Capital, CVC Capital Partners and OMERS P.E. in private equity and investment management.

He has also worked with Vialto Partners, Alvarez & Marsal, Epiq Systems, Attentive Mobile, Associated Press, EMI Music and WNET/Channel 13. In luxury and retail, his experience includes Hermès, LVMH, Elizabeth Arden and J.Crew.

These assignments reflect the different operational, financial and space requirements that companies bring to a commercial real estate decision.

Major Transactions and Global Responsibilities

David’s transaction history includes significant headquarters assignments and large office leases, including:

• Alvarez & Marsal: A 250,000-square-foot headquarters relocation from 600 Madison Avenue to 100 Park Avenue, alongside responsibility for North American transaction management, portfolio oversight and lease administration.
• J.Crew: A 350,000-square-foot transaction at 770 Broadway.
• Associated Press: A 292,000-square-foot transaction at 450 West 33rd Street.
• EMI Music: A 175,000-square-foot transaction at 150 Fifth Avenue.
• Liquidnet: A 130,000-square-foot transaction at 620 Eighth Avenue, the New York Times Building.
• Attentive Mobile: A 100,000-square-foot transaction at 115 West 18th Street.

His responsibilities have also included global transaction management and lease administration for Epiq Systems, as well as global transaction management and real estate portfolio oversight for Vialto Partners.

Beyond Commercial Real Estate

David resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and spends part of his time in Darien, Connecticut. An avid golfer and skier, he is also a triathlete and runner who has participated in the NYC Olympic Triathlon and several regional events.

He is a licensed real estate broker in New York and Tennessee and a member of the Real Estate Board of New York. His educational background includes the University of Arizona and Blair Academy.

His community involvement includes serving on the Corporate Advisory Board of Inwood House and supporting organizations focused on cancer research, literacy and athletics, as well as fundraising for Berkshire School and Kent School.

Get to Know David Through NS Lifestyles

In the coming months, David will share insights with NS Lifestyles readers on office leasing, relocation planning and the questions companies should ask before making their next commercial real estate commitment.

Whether your business is preparing for growth, approaching a lease expiration or exploring a new market, David offers a depth of experience that can help inform the conversation.

Connect with David Dusek on LinkedIn to learn more about his background and discuss your company’s commercial real estate needs.