Steven Krieger, Esq., CEO
As one of the founding partners of B2K Development, Steven Krieger has been a leader and an integral part of building the communities, the brands, and the relationships for which the company is so well-known. With over 30 years of industry experience, he is equipped with insight and expertise to identify viable opportunities and create value through profitable real estate dealings.
From obtaining entitlement rights through development and construction, Steven has negotiated complex contracts and brokered transactions, including purchase, sale, and acquisition agreements, as well as loan agreements, a volume exceeding $3 billion. Steven has fast-tracked deals from concept to completion, paving the way to create extraordinary and vibrant residential and commercial developments.
Throughout his career, Steven has built a foundation of trust with sellers and lenders, repositioning properties, negotiating intricate deals, and managing retail office buildings for private and institutional owners. He has also led B2K Development’s foray into the purchasing of notes and mortgages from institutional lenders. Some of his most significant accomplishments include:
- Successfully obtaining the first Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approval for an assisted living community in New York State.
- The procurement of land use approvals and municipal entitlements for over 3,000 beds within The Bristal brand – B2K Development’s division of assisted living communities.
- Securing the entitlements for the construction of over 2,500 housing units in the tri-state area, as well as for credit tenant retailers Lifetime Fitness, Rite-Aid, QuickChek, Stop & Shop, and TD Bank.
With an enduring commitment to the industry, Steven lends his time, resources, and expertise to industry-centric organizations, including The Long Island Housing Partnership and Vision Long Island, notably serving as Former President and Chairman of the Board of the Long Island Builder’s Institute.
Steven graduated cum laude from Tulane University and studied abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he was a member of the traveling basketball team. He earned his law degree at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University.