Edward D. Andrews is the Managing Director of Andrews Real Estate Advisors, bringing forty years of expertise in commercial real estate to his clients. His extensive experience, gained through representing both tenants and landlords, provides him with unique insights into the office space leasing process. His clients also benefit from his strong financial acumen in real estate, backed by a Master’s degree in Real Estate Science.
Edward began his New York City real estate career in 1985 with Cross & Brown Co., a subsidiary of Metropolitan Life Insurance, where he gained experience in tenant representation, property management, and leasing. He went on to manage leasing as agent for the Zurich American Insurance office tower, 59 John Street office, in the downtown NYC insurance district and represented Brown Brothers Harriman at 63 Wall St. as well as the U.S. Trust Company at 45 Wall St. om the leasing of their office buildings.
Over the years, Edward has negotiated more than 250 leases, including representing tenants such as American International Group, Home Insurance Co., and The Hallwood Group. His accomplishments also include the sale of the 65 Liberty St., formerly the NY Chamber of Commerce building, to the International Commercial Bank of China, as well as valuing and renegotiating the ground lease for 59 John St. for Maryland Insurance Group.
In 1992, Edward joined Newmark Real Estate Services in NYC, where he continued his role as a tenant leasing specialist and building leasing agent. Notably, he represented G.E. Capital in leasing its 600,000-square-foot office buildings at 111 and 115 Broadway.
Edward holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Science from New York University. He is also a LEED AP professional with the U.S. Green Building Association certification, which gives him the expertise to advise clients on the environmental sustainability and efficiency of office buildings.
A passionate advocate for urbanism and sustainability, Edward is a founding board member of the Congress for Urbanism NY State Chapter, which focuses on developing sustainable communities. He also contributes his expertise to the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter, serving on both the Interior Design and Historic Building Committees. In addition, Edward serves on the board of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, the organization responsible for preserving Fraunces Tavern. His civic engagement extends to the New York Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the Membership Committee and earned recognition for recruiting the highest number of new members. Previously, Edward was a board member of the International YMCA, where he successfully led the organization’s annual fundraising campaign.
Edward is deeply involved in the arts and building preservation, as reflected in his memberships in organizations such as The National Arts Club, The Players, The New York Landmarks Conservancy, National Trust, and Historic New England. His personal interests extend to exploring the countryside of the British Isles and Portugal, as well as enjoying leisure activities through his memberships in the Badminton Club of the City of NY and the Amateur Comedy Club.
Through his professional experience and commitment to sustainable development, preservation, and the arts, Edward D. Andrews continues to make significant contributions to New York City’s real estate and cultural landscapes.
