Trifecta Equities

Building generational wealth
through disciplined
real estate investment.

A New York City real estate investment and development firm specializing in the acquisition and repositioning of properties across the city's most compelling submarkets.

Investment Strategies

Two ways to build wealth with Trifecta Equities

Trifecta pursues two complementary strategies — each structured to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns through disciplined acquisition, value creation, and differentiated execution.

Opportunistic Development

Ground-up and conversion projects in high-growth NYC neighborhoods — leveraging off-market sourcing, entitlement expertise, and innovative design strategies including rooftop saunas, cold plunges, and wellness-integrated amenities.

20%+
Target IRR
2.0–2.5x
Equity Multiple
6–7%+
Yield on Cost
3–5 Years
Hold Period

Cash Flow + Appreciation

Acquiring well-located NYC free market multifamily assets with strong in-place cash flow and upside through strategic value-add improvements, targeting quality tenancy and long-term stability.

15–18%
Target IRR
2.0–3.0x
Equity Multiple
5–6%+
Cash on Cash
5–7 Years
Hold Period

*Targeted returns are projections only and are not guaranteed. Actual results may vary materially.

Investment Philosophy

Market Knowledge

Principals with decades of active participation in NYC real estate, providing granular insight into valuations, zoning, and neighborhood dynamics.

Off-Market Sourcing

Deep relationships across the brokerage, ownership, and lending communities consistently surface opportunities before they reach the broader market.

Construction Expertise

Extensive hands-on experience in NYC construction enables accurate underwriting, proactive risk management, and execution discipline.

Differentiated Product

Innovative design strategies — including rooftop saunas, cold plunges, and wellness-focused amenities — attract premium tenancy and drive superior lease-up velocity and retention.

Aligned Interests

Principals invest meaningful capital alongside partners, ensuring alignment through every phase of the project lifecycle.

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This website does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any such offer may only be made pursuant to appropriate offering documents. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All projected returns are targets only and are not guaranteed.

Overview

Pioneering wellness real estate in New York City

Trifecta Equities acquires and develops free market residential properties across New York City's core neighborhoods, targeting strong cash flow and long-term value creation.

We source off-market opportunities through an extensive network cultivated over decades, and differentiate through wellness-focused living — featuring amenities like rooftop saunas and cold plunges — an emerging category in residential real estate that we believe represents a significant competitive advantage.

Our philosophy centers on quality at every level: design, construction, partnerships, and tenancy. We acquire at a strong basis, create value through our expertise, and build assets that sustain through all market cycles. Trifecta maintains long-standing relationships with major local and national banking institutions, ensuring reliable capital access across its portfolio.

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Leadership

Experienced team. Proven track record.

Paul Skema

Paul Skema

Managing Principal

pskema@trifectaequities.com

Founder and managing principal of Trifecta Equities with extensive experience in real estate acquisition, finance, and development across New York City. Over the course of his career, Paul has been involved in the acquisition, development, and redevelopment of real estate projects worth over $1 billion.

His granular, first-hand knowledge of the NYC real estate and construction landscape provides a superior ability to source exceptional off-market opportunities and navigate complex development projects, consistently positioning each one for its highest performance.

Previously served as Vice President of Acquisitions at a New York-based real estate fund, where he sourced, underwrote, and acquired close to one million square feet of value-add multifamily properties with an estimated market value of $500 million — becoming one of the most active buyers in the entire New York City market in 2012 and 2013.

M.B.A. and B.S. in Business Management, Adelphi University

Jacob Rogosnitzky

Principal

jacob@trifectaequities.com

25+ years of experience in business, international trade, and real estate. Active as a principal real estate investor and capital markets advisor in New York City, including debt and equity transactions totaling over $250 million.

At Trifecta, focuses on equity raising, investor relations, and debt placement while maintaining involvement in key day-to-day business decisions.

Known for sourcing off-market opportunities and structuring creative solutions to bring complex transactions to fruition.

Our Team

Joshua Weichselbaum

Accounting Services

Weichselbaum CPA PLLC

Anna Rozental-Skema, Esq.

General Counsel

Bernard Rubin

Senior Property Manager

Marcus Rubio

Construction Manager

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Current Development

590 Union Street

Gowanus, Brooklyn

Project Type

Luxury Rental

Project Vision

Wellness-Focused Living

Architect

STUDIOSC Architecture

Project Gallery

590 Union Street

A ground-up luxury rental development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The project features a wellness-focused amenity package including a rooftop sauna, cold plunge, landscaped terraces, residents' lounge, fitness center, and co-working spaces.

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Residents lounge
Residence interior
Co-working
Bathroom
Rooftop amenities
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Investment Rationale

Why invest in real estate

1

Stable Income & Appreciation

Consistent cash flow through rental income with long-term equity growth through property appreciation.

2

Inflation Hedge

Real assets with contractual rent escalations provide a natural hedge against inflation, preserving purchasing power.

3

Diversification

Low correlation with public markets reduces portfolio volatility and enhances risk-adjusted returns across economic cycles.

4

Tax Efficiencies

Depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and favorable capital gains treatment create meaningful advantages for qualified investors.

Acquisition Criteria

Target Investments

Development Sites

  • Vacant lots and buildings
  • Office-to-residential conversions
  • 10,000 – 70,000 buildable square feet
  • Rental or condominium development
  • Deal size: $1M – $100M
  • Ability to navigate complex situations and zoning
  • Quick closing — all cash, no financing contingencies

Cash Flowing Properties

  • Multifamily residential
  • Free market apartments
  • Strong in-place cash flow with upside potential
  • Value-add through strategic repositioning
  • Quality tenant base or ability to reposition
  • Quick closing — all cash, no financing contingencies

Target Markets

Manhattan   96th Street and below

Brooklyn   Greenpoint · Williamsburg · Bushwick · Bed-Stuy · Clinton Hill · Park Slope · Boerum Hill · Cobble Hill · Carroll Gardens · Gowanus

Queens   Astoria · Long Island City · Ridgewood

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Office

New York, NY

Phone

(212) 303-7696

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