Alan J. Napack
Founder & Principal, AJN Realty Advisors
With more than four decades of experience in commercial real estate, Alan J. Napack has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted and accomplished advisors. In 2022, he founded AJN Realty Advisors, a boutique firm specializing in strategic retail and commercial leasing, tenant representation, and portfolio expansion across major U.S. markets. Alan’s work is defined by insight, precision, and a results-driven approach that consistently delivers value for both tenants and landlords.
Before establishing AJN Realty Advisors, Alan spent 21 years as Senior Director of National Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield, where he led rollout strategies for some of the world’s most recognized brands—including A|X Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein, Brandy Melville, Neuhaus Chocolates, Skechers, Zadig & Voltaire, Todd English, Genki Sushi, Ole & Steen, Fabrique Bakery, and Chevignon. His hands-on leadership and deep market intelligence helped clients navigate complex transactions, secure prime retail locations, and optimize long-term real estate performance.
Alan’s deep understanding of the New York City market has made him a valued advisor to major institutional and private landlords such as Related Companies, Millennium Partners, Triple Five, United Realty, JP Morgan Chase, Sahara Plaza LLC, Columbus Properties, the Hakim Family, PGC Investments, and Fairmont Hotels. Over his career, he has successfully leased or sold more than one million square feet of retail space across Manhattan. Signature transactions include CB2 at 451 Broadway, CitiBank at 476 Broadway, Brandy Melville at 499 Broadway, Timberland at 550 Broadway, Anat Ebgi at 372 Broadway, and the sale and leasing of 116 Prince Street, as well as the 100,000-square-foot Primark at American Dream and Skechers at 126 West 125th Street.
Smart, persistent, and collaborative, Argie plays a central role in AJN Realty Advisors’ success—bridging research, creativity, and execution to deliver results that move both landlords and brands forward.
A graduate of Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, Alan brings a strong foundation in finance, real estate, and strategic planning to every engagement. His enduring passion for the industry, combined with his ability to anticipate trends and foster long-term relationships, continues to shape the retail real estate landscape—one transaction at a time.
