Ben Zion Suky is a real estate entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets. He is the founder of Bensco LLC, a real estate investment and development firm established in 2009, through which he has led the acquisition, repositioning, and long-term management of high-value properties in New York and Miami. Over more than a decade, Suky has built and overseen a diversified portfolio valued in the billions, with a focus on disciplined procurement, thoughtful renovation, and hands-on operational oversight.
Bensco’s portfolio is primarily concentrated in multi-family residential and mixed-use properties that integrate living and commercial environments. The firm follows a value-driven investment approach centered on asset enhancement, operational efficiency, and long-term performance. Throughout his career, Suky has worked alongside leading financial institutions, brokers, and investment firms, including Madison Realty Capital, Newmark, JLL, CBRE, and the Carlyle Group, reinforcing Bensco’s reputation in two of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States.
Ben Suky’s path in real estate began early. At the age of sixteen, he relocated from Israel to New York, drawn by the scale and complexity of the Manhattan market. What began as a personal ambition evolved into a long-term professional focus, culminating in the establishment of Bensco and the steady expansion of its operations. Today, Suky resides in New York with his wife and three children and remains closely involved in the strategic direction of the firm.
Bensco’s growth is grounded in deep market knowledge, consistent execution, and a strong professional network. Many of the firm’s opportunities are sourced through long-standing relationships with banks, brokers, and industry partners rather than public listings. Each acquisition is approached with a clear plan for modernization and operational improvement, informed by Suky’s experience across multiple market cycles. This perspective underpins Bensco’s dual-market strategy, with rental-focused assets in New York and sales-oriented investments in Miami, supported by trusted local partners.
Alongside his professional work, Ben Suky is actively involved in supporting Jewish and Israeli philanthropic initiatives in New York, Israel, and internationally, with a focus on community organizations, emergency medical services, and assistance for wounded Israeli veterans.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
My day starts early and quietly. I begin with prayer and study, which helps ground me before everything else begins. After that, it’s family and then work. I try to stay focused on a small number of meaningful priorities rather than filling the day with noise. Productivity, for me, comes from clarity, discipline, and following through on what truly matters.
How do you bring ideas to life?
I give ideas time. I think them through, challenge them, and see if they still make sense after a while. If an idea holds up, I focus on executing it properly. I believe credibility is built when ideas are carried through carefully, not rushed or abandoned halfway.
What’s one trend that excites you?
A return to fundamentals. When markets become uncertain, real value, strong execution, and long-term thinking matter again. That environment rewards people who are disciplined and consistent rather than reactive.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Routine. Structure creates stability, and stability makes it easier to stay focused and execute consistently, even during demanding periods.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Slow down—especially when it comes to people. Take more time to truly evaluate who you trust and who you partner with. Trust should be built gradually. Some things, and some people, reveal themselves only over time. Patience would have prevented avoidable mistakes and protected long-term credibility.
Tell us something you believe that almost nobody agrees with you on.
That growth isn’t always the answer. Sometimes staying focused, disciplined, and executing well within your core strengths creates more lasting value than constant expansion.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Honor commitments. Whether large or small, consistently doing what you say you’ll do builds trust over time—and that trust becomes one of your most valuable assets.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
I slow down. I reconnect with my family, my faith, and perspective. Stepping back often brings clarity that helps me return with better judgment and stronger execution.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Consistency and reliability. Showing up year after year, executing carefully, and doing things the right way has built trust with partners and opened doors over time.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Early on, I underestimated complexity and moved too quickly. Recovering required humility and rebuilding credibility step by step. The lesson was clear: strong execution and patience matter more than speed.
What is one business idea you’re willing to give away to our readers?
Look for situations where accountability is missing. Many opportunities exist simply because no one is willing to take ownership and execute responsibly.
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Basic tools—calendars and notes. I use them to protect my time and ensure important things actually get done.
What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why?
Time with my family. Those moments provide perspective and grounding that carry into everything else.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
The Torah. I read from it daily. It connects me to my roots, my heritage, and generations before me. It is an endless source of wisdom—each time you return to it, you discover something new, depending on where you are in life.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
I’m drawn to stories about perseverance and character—where people are tested, take responsibility, and grow through consistent effort rather than shortcuts.
Key learnings
- Long-term trust is built through consistency, patience, and honoring commitments.
- Strong execution often matters more than rapid expansion or constant change.
- Taking time to evaluate people and partnerships reduces risk and protects credibility.
- Reflection and discipline help maintain clarity in demanding environments.
- Staying connected to values, heritage, and family provides lasting perspective.