James Cervelli

Background

About James Cervelli

A second-generation principal of Cervelli Real Estate & Property Management, a full-service brokerage, management, and consulting firm founded in 1983 by his father, Michael Cervelli. Based on the Gold Coast in North Bergen, NJ, Cervelli has built a reputation for expertise in commercial and multifamily real estate.James began his real estate career in 2004 as a part-time sales and leasing agent while attending Montclair State University. After graduating in 2008, he transitioned to a full-time role, focusing on retail and office sales and leasing across Bergen and Hudson counties. To date, he has been involved in over $390 million in total sales and leasing volume, representing both institutional and private clients.Early in his career, James also served as a portfolio manager, overseeing the management of retail, office, and multifamily properties. This hands-on experience gave him a deep understanding of asset management and the operational challenges of various property types. In addition to his brokerage and management expertise, James leads Cervelli’s development arm, where he has played a key role in the development of several properties over the past decade. From acquisition to completion, he has overseen ground-up construction and redevelopment projects, enhancing the firm’s ability to drive long-term value for investors.Today, James remains actively involved in brokerage, focusing on retail and office sales and leasing, while also managing all operations of the property management division. He continues to lead Cervelli’s development efforts, guiding new construction and redevelopment projects across the portfolio. Under his leadership, the firm currently manages units across 91 buildings in New Jersey and New York. Through the management arm, he has supervised the renovation of approximately square feet of retail and office space and nearly 920 residential units—ensuring that properties are not just maintained but consistently elevated for long-term performance.