Cesar Ripa is an International Commercial Real Estate Advisor at Norman Bobrow & Co., specializing in tenant representation, office leasing, retail leasing, and site selection for both domestic and international companies throughout New York City.

As one of the few multilingual commercial real estate professionals in New York, Cesar advises companies expanding into the U.S. market and helps businesses navigate the complexities of commercial leasing in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the greater New York metropolitan area. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Catalan, he regularly works with executives, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors from Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Cesar is involved in every stage of the transaction process, including market research, financial analysis, lease negotiations, strategic planning, and occupancy solutions. His combination of real estate expertise and international business experience allows him to provide clients with a unique perspective on cross-border expansion, market entry strategy, and commercial real estate decision-making.

Throughout his career, Cesar has advised and worked with a diverse range of companies, including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Technology Companies
• Media & Production Companies
• Experimental & Emerging Retail Concepts
• Hospitality Groups & Restaurant Operators
• Jewelry Retailers & Luxury Brands
• International Companies Establishing a U.S. Presence
• Professional Service Firms
• E-Commerce Businesses
• Startups & Growth-Stage Companies

Cesar earned an MBA in Real Estate Development from Thomas Jefferson University and a Bachelor of Business Management with a Minor in International Business from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

He is an active member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Mexican Chamber of Commerce, German American Chamber of Commerce, and Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, maintaining strong relationships with international business communities throughout New York and abroad.

Whether representing an AI startup seeking its first headquarters, a European company entering the U.S. market, or a retailer evaluating expansion opportunities, Cesar combines local market expertise with a global perspective to help clients make informed real estate decisions.