Management
Team

KEITH RUBENSTEIN is a founder of Somerset and has played a crucial role in the company’s development and success. Mr. Rubenstein’s international relationships have enabled Somerset to expand its presence on a global level. As a result of his efforts, Somerset now partners with various developers, investors, institutions, off-shore entities, trusts and high net worth individuals from around the world. In conjunction with these partners, Mr. Rubenstein developed and expanded Somerset’s Core Investment Program to include significant commercial assets in major US markets including the purchase, repositioning and sale of 85 Tenth Avenue and 450 Park Avenue in New York, and 1801 K Street in Washington D.C. Since 2014, Mr. Rubenstein has been the leader in the South Bronx redevelopment initiatives including the purchase of and development of residential assets at 101 Lincoln Avenue, 2401 Third Avenue and 2413 Third Avenue, and established many hospitality and restaurant venues in the area bringing a new and needed vision to an evolving dynamic community. As well Mr. Rubenstein has led the growth of the Somerset’s multifamily portfolio to over 30 properties and 10,000 units throughout the Eastern United States. Mr. Rubenstein is a founding partner in Kidzania North America bringing the unique edutainment experience to over 15 repositioned big box retail locations and helping spur a revival in the mall experience. He is a founding investor in Enlightened, a fast-growing healthy ice cream and snack company bringing healthy choices to over 30,000 retail outlets across the Country. Mr. Rubenstein is a supporter of many charities and serves on the Boards of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Fifth Avenue Synagogue. Mr. Rubenstein is a graduate of Syracuse University and Widener University School of Law and lives in New York City with his family.