Collin Gabriel is responsible for the launch and operation of the Multifamily Division at Engel Burman. He has built a career on “lifestyle experience” focused on property management. He and his teams have been recognized with multiple service and revenue awards.
Collin brings over a decade of rental management and development experience, most recently as regional manager of the Long Island portfolio for Greystar Management which he built from a single property. Prior to that, he managed various properties for Avalon Bay Communities, including successful redevelopments of Avalon Towers in Long Beach and The Avalon, in Bronxville.
Collin began his multifamily career on the construction side with Pulte Homes in Florida and Timber Ridge on Long Island, building condominium and townhome communities in Orlando, FL before moving to Long Island to build condo communities in Massapequa, Mount Sinai, Oceanside and Patchogue.

He has over 15 years of experience working in multifamily real estate between building, renovating and managing properties across Nassau and Suffolk counties and Florida. Collin also spent time renovating brownstones in Brooklyn which required working within strict guidelines set by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and Brooklyn Historical Society. Collin is also a member of the Long Island Builders Institute.

What has enabled you to be successful?:

“It’s all about the team! Every team member serves an equally important function, regardless of their position or title. I have always been a firm believer that no task is above or below my role or anyone else’s, and forming teams of like-minded individuals has been crucial to all of our collective success. Throughout my career, it has always been important to me to ensure my boss looks good. As my leadership roles have grown, my goal has shifted to making sure my teams look good. By giving my unwavering support to the team, mutual trust has grown which enhances our drive to excellence in our respective field. Work is work, but it can still be fun! Being confident, positive and honest through every type of situation has always been at the fundamental core.”