James Kuhn traces his family roots, shares the lessons he learned while growing up and his journey into real estate.

James Kuhn worked as a top commercial broker in New York City before joining Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in 1992. He brokered and advised in more than $4 billion worth of transactions – transactions amounting to over 30 million sq feet!

He has been Newmark Grubb Knight Frank’s president since 1992 and also currently serves as a principal. A philanthropist and former fencer, Kuhn speaks earnestly about his “blessed life” and the “need to give back.”

In this episode of Building New York, learn the odd jobs he took when he was young, how his family influenced and started his interest in real estate, and how he stood fast in New York’s real estate market amidst the recession.