About

Harly Stevens is an Executive Director with Cushman & Wakefield in New York, specializing in tenant representation and corporate real estate strategy. For more than 25 years, he has advised companies and senior leadership teams on major real estate decisions, with a particular focus on headquarters and global portfolio strategy.

Over the course of his career, Harly has advised a wide range of leading companies on headquarters projects and other significant real estate decisions. His work has included new leases, renewals, restructurings, acquisitions and dispositions, as well as the expansion and repositioning of global real estate portfolios.

Harly has built his practice around advising senior leadership at important moments in a company’s evolution. He helps clients understand their options, evaluate the financial and strategic implications, and determine the best path forward. He remains closely involved throughout the process, from developing the initial strategy through negotiations and execution.

His approach is highly personal and relationship driven. Many of his client relationships have developed over years and across multiple assignments. He has advised financial institutions, global corporations and growth companies on real estate decisions that support their broader business objectives.

Early in his career, Harly became the youngest recipient of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Henry Hart Rice Award for the Most Ingenious Deal of the Year, one of the industry’s most respected honors.

Outside of his client’s work, Harly has a longstanding commitment to civic and nonprofit organizations. He has served on the boards of Venture for America, The Door and Broome Street Academy and currently serves on the Board of Directors of University Settlement Society of New York. His involvement reflects a broader commitment to economic opportunity, education, youth development and New York City communities.

Awards & Recognition

• REBNY Henry Hart Rice Award for the Most Ingenious Deal of the Year
• SL Green Realty Corp. Deal of the Year Award
• CBRE Sales Associate of the Year Award
• CBRE Platinum and Gold Awards

Clients

• Apollo
• Aspen Re
• Berkshire Hathaway
• Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY)
• ING
• Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP
• Gap
• London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
• Lone Star Funds
• New York Magazine
• Nord Angilia Education
• MJHS
• Perkins Eastman Partners
• T2 (Take Two Interactive Software)
• Vinson & Elkins
• Wells Fargo

Areas of Specialization

• Tenant representation and corporate occupier advisory
• Headquarters strategy
• Lease restructuring, dispositions and occupancy-cost reduction
• Workplace strategy and portfolio optimization
• New York City office leasing and global transaction execution

Affiliations

• Member, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
• Board of Directors, University Settlement Society of New York
• Former Board Member, Venture for America
• Former Board Member, The Door
• Former Board Member, Broome Street Academy