Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Property, Our Priority
Founded in 1992, Riverside Properties has built a legacy of integrity, innovation, and growth in Greater Boston real estate. Our hands-on approach to property management, investment, and development reflects decades of industry expertise. We prioritize transparent communication, tailored financial reporting, and 24/7 operational support to meet client objectives. With a focus on value creation through strategic acquisitions and redevelopment, we serve banks, private owners, and institutional clients. Led by President Brett Levy, our team combines generational experience with forward-thinking strategies to transform properties and strengthen communities. 
Services
Property Management
Investment & Development
Commercial Leasing Oversight
Construction Management
Tenant Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of hands-on real estate expertise in Greater Boston
- Third-party management services for banks and institutional clients
- Transparent communication and detailed financial reporting
- 24/7 on-call property management personnel
- Strategic investments focused on long-term value creation
Services
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management for commercial, residential, and mixed-use assets across Greater Boston. Our services include financial reporting, tenant coordination, and 24/7 maintenance support. With expertise in office, medical, retail, and industrial properties, we ensure optimal asset performance while maintaining owner-investor alignment.
Investment & Development
Our investment strategy focuses on acquiring undervalued properties for redevelopment in Greater Boston. Specializing in $5M-$30M projects, we transform industrial, office, and residential assets through targeted improvements. Current initiatives include mixed-use commercial developments in Somerville, Brookline, and Cambridge to maximize long-term returns for investors.
Construction Management
We oversee complete property transformations from apartment turnovers to major system replacements. Our team manages HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and envelope repairs while coordinating tenant fit-outs. This includes both short-term renovations and long-term redevelopment projects like the 50 Broadway apartment complex and Route 3 Industrial Park upgrades.
Commercial Leasing Oversight
Our leasing management includes broker coordination, lease negotiations, and compliance monitoring. We handle complex tenant transitions while maintaining property value. Services extend to zoning permits, use changes, and facade modifications to align with community needs and maximize occupancy rates.
Tenant Coordination
We facilitate tenant interactions through dedicated portals for work orders, payments, and document access. Our team manages lease accounting, payment processing, and day-to-day occupant needs. This includes on-site staffing solutions like engineers and security personnel to maintain operational excellence across managed properties.
People
Brett Levy
President
Brett Levy leads Riverside Properties as President, continuing his family's legacy in real estate investment. With over 15 years of leadership experience, he oversees strategic acquisitions and redevelopment projects while serving as an anchor investor for company initiatives.
Edward Bell
Principal & Board Member
Co-founder Edward Bell remains actively involved as an advisor and investor. With 30+ years of real estate expertise, he provides strategic guidance for property acquisitions and development initiatives across the Greater Boston market.
Michael Rota
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Rota manages daily operations and construction projects at Riverside Properties. His expertise in property systems and redevelopment ensures efficient execution of both short-term maintenance and long-term investment strategies.
Zachary Rosenberg
Development Manager
Zachary Rosenberg leads redevelopment initiatives at Riverside Properties. He specializes in transforming challenged properties through zoning negotiations, use changes, and community-focused design solutions for commercial and residential assets.
Caroline McGovern
Controller
Caroline McGovern oversees financial operations and investor reporting at Riverside Properties. With expertise in real estate accounting, she ensures transparent financial management for both internal projects and third-party client portfolios.
Questions
What property types do you manage?
We manage office, medical office, retail, industrial, flex/R&D, and multifamily residential properties across Greater Boston.
Do you offer third-party management services?
Yes, we provide third-party management for banks, private owners, and institutional clients with the same care as our own properties.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Greater Boston, covering cities like Wellesley, Somerville, Cambridge, Brookline, and Weymouth.
Are emergency services available?
Our property management team is on call 24/7 to address urgent maintenance and operational needs.
How do tenants access property information?
Tenants use our secure web portal for work orders, lease documents, payment processing, and communication with management teams.
What investment size do you target?
We focus on $5M-$30M investment opportunities that align with our value-creation strategy in the Greater Boston market.
