Meet the BMAR Member - Schur

William Schur is the chief executive officer of Schur Management Company, Ltd., a full service property management firm specializing in the operation of multifamily and commercial real estate in the Bronx and Manhattan since 1972. The company currently manages 1,500 rental apartments almost exclusively in the Borough of the Bronx and also 750,000 s/f of commercial space in the Bronx, Manhattan and in Florida. The company is centrally headquartered in the Bronx with main offices on the Grand Concourse. Schur is a graduate of George Washington University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1987. He became a licensed real estate salesperson immediately thereafter and subsequently became a broker in 1992. He has been a realtor since 1992. He became involved in the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors activities when he became a member of the board of governors in 1993. In 2000, he was installed as the vice president of the owner-management division where he organized seminars and networking events. In 2001, he became president-elect of the association where he supported the board president in his duties. In 2003, he was installed as president of the association to serve a two year term. As a past president, he continues to serve on numerous committees and be supportive of the board's causes in many ways including teaching in the Board's Educational Institute. In 2002, Schur was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Rent Stabilization Association of N.Y. (RSA) which is the largest trade association in N.Y.C. representing 25,000 property owners/agents responsible for approximately one million units of housing where he continues to serve as an active Director. Since 1996, Schur has served on the Board of Directors of the Bronx Realty Advisory Board (BRAB) , a non-profit organization serving the interests of owner-mangers in the Bronx. In October 2008, he was installed as President of the BRAB, replacing long time president Mike Laub. In 2004, Schur was appointed by Governor George Pataki to serve as the housing industry representative on the N.Y. State Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention whose mission is to advise the N.Y. State Department of Health on ways to number of cases of lead poisoning in N.Y. State, an appointment he held until 2009. Schur has been involved in various community endeavors in the borough of the Bronx and his firm works hard to be supportive of affordable housing and re-investment in the community. His firm is currently involved in the construction of new homes in the Bronx. He has extensive experience in the rehabilitation and construction of both residential and commercial properties and very knowledgeable in all areas of construction. Schur is married with 3 children, ages 20, 17 & 14 He is active in his community and volunteers his time to coach both soccer and footballl teams. William Schur * Schur Management Company, Ltd. 2432 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458 Phone: 718-733-6300 * 718-733-6511