Ivan Hakimian was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He started his career in the precious gem industry. He always had a knack for deal making from his childhood. According to Hakimian \"it\'s all about connections.\" In his first year in the industry he, he sold 5 buildings at the corner of Prince & West Broadway in Soho, 2 loft buildings at the corner of Broome & Mercer Streets as well as the 16 story office building located at the corner of 49th Street & Madison Avenue.

In the last couple years, he has become the go to man for off the market deals in Manhattan. He was responsible for the notable sale of the Moondance Diner site in Soho on 6th Avenue and Grand Street, currently a boutique hotel is being constructed at the site. Hakiman\\\'s strong work ethic, persistence, patience and down to earth personality have made him one of the top commercial brokers in Manhattan.