RIVET BUILDERS

The team

A principal who has built and sold companies, and the specialists a Manhattan townhouse actually requires.

Principal
David Weissman. Founder and operator across healthcare distribution, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce; has taken four design-build projects from brief to opening (see Projects). Leads acquisition, capital and delivery.
General contractor
Licensed New York general contractor, engaged for the first project.
Architect
Townhouse specialist, engaged at contract.
Real estate counsel
New York real estate attorney; contracts and closings.
Acquisitions broker
Townhouse specialist; walkthroughs and offer delivery.
Capital
Acquisitions are funded with equity and a bank construction facility.

How we choose partners

Every firm we work with has completed townhouse enlargements in Manhattan historic districts and knows the Department of Buildings and the Landmarks Commission first-hand. We would rather pay a specialist than teach a generalist on an investor's money.