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Isaac Henderson
Managing Director Northeast Development, Rockefeller Group
Isaac Henderson is a seasoned real estate development professional who currently serves as the Managing Director of Northeast Development at Rockefeller Group.1 He joined the company in November 2022, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate.1
Professional Background
Current Role: At Rockefeller Group, Henderson is responsible for overseeing current development projects throughout New York City, including Greenpoint Landing (16 Dupont) in Brooklyn, as well as future development projects in the Northeast region.13 He is based in the company's New York headquarters.
Previous Experience: Before joining Rockefeller Group, Henderson's career included several notable positions:
- Development Director at Lendlease (Feb 2021 - Oct 2022)
- Director of Essex Crossing at L&M Development Partners (2012 - Feb 2021)
- Vice President at Community Preservation Corporation (2004 - 2012)
- Project Manager at BRIDGE Housing Corporation (1998 - 2004)2
Expertise and Achievements
Henderson has been involved in the development of more than 2,000 units of mixed-income housing and commercial space.1 He has strong knowledge of both state and federal affordable housing financing tools, which is particularly valuable for Rockefeller Group's affordable housing projects.13
Some of his notable projects include:
- 1 Java Street: An 850-unit rental building with ground floor retail and public waterfront esplanade in Greenpoint, Brooklyn1
- Essex Crossing: A nine-site, two million-square-foot, $1.5 billion development in New York's Lower East Side, including over 1,000 housing units and 600,000 square feet of commercial space13
Education
Henderson holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Grinnell College (1989-1993) and a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1996-1998).2
Isaac Henderson's extensive experience in real estate development, particularly in mixed-income housing and large-scale urban projects, makes him a valuable asset to Rockefeller Group's Northeast development team.