West Shore President, Lee Rosenthal, Appointed to National Multifamily Housing Council’s Board of Directors

December 1, 2023

BOSTON, MA (December 1, 2023) – West Shore , a fully integrated real estate firm with a specific focus on acquisition and management of multifamily properties, announced the company President Lee Rosenthal ’s recent appointment to the Board of Directors at the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).

NMHC, a nonprofit dedicated to uniting leaders within the apartment industry, provides a forum for insight, advocacy and action that enables both members and the communities they build to thrive. As a Board member, Lee will collaborate with other industry leaders, leveraging his extensive expertise to steer their future success in the multifamily real estate sector.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute my experiences from West Shore to collaborate with fellow industry leaders, aiming to foster growth within the communities we’re dedicated to serving,” said Lee Rosenthal, President of West Shore.

Rosenthal oversees all aspects of West Shore including overall direction and growth, investment strategy, investor relations, property management, development, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and asset management. Under his leadership, the firm continues to grow its presence in key markets throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States.

Recently, West Shore celebrated its landmark 50th acquisition earlier this year with the addition of Atlas Bluewood Apartments, located in the rapidly growing North Dallas region of Texas, to its portfolio of diverse multifamily real estate assets throughout the nation.

Both West Shore and Rosenthal have received recent recognition for their achievements. West Shore was honored with the 2023 Investment Firm of the Year award by Boston Real Estate Times, while Rosenthal was featured in this year’s Ones to Watch Industry Leaders Spotlight by New England Real Estate Journal.

Rosenthal holds an AB from Harvard College. In addition to his involvement in NMHC, he is a member and active participant in ULI, REFA, NMHC, and Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

About West Shore


West Shore is a fully integrated real estate investment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets. It is a dynamic, fast-growing company that blends an entrepreneurial approach to real estate with institutional investment discipline. Its principals are experienced management and real estate private equity executives. Boston-based West Shore was founded in 2016 and owns and operates a diverse portfolio of 52 multifamily properties in seven states, totaling over 16,500 units with a total market value of more than $4.0 billion. For more information about West Shore, please visit the company’s website at www.west-shore.com. 

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