Raphael Zucker

Owner, somerset development

Raphael Zucker, also known as Ralph Zucker, is the President, CEO, and Founder of Somerset Development, a prominent real estate company in the New York Metropolitan area.1 2 He is recognized as one of the leading visionaries in the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of large-scale vacant industrial and office spaces.1

Career Highlights

Founded Somerset Development in 19952
Specializes in New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Design development1
Focuses on creating sustainable, close-knit communities that promote pedestrian-friendly "live-work-play" experiences1
Has worked hands-on in every facet of the building and development process1 3

Notable Projects

Bell Works: Redevelopment of the former Bell Labs property in Holmdel, N.J.1
Wesmont Station: A 70-acre, transit-oriented, mixed-use redevelopment project in Wood-Ridge, N.J.1

Recognition

Ranked in the top ten of New Jersey's 50 Most Influential People in the Real Estate Industry by NJBiz1
Named one of New Jersey's 100 Most Influential People in Business and Real Estate by NJ.com1
Recognized by NJBIZ on the 2022 Power 100 list4

Zucker's approach to development emphasizes collaboration with world-class architecture, construction, and leasing teams, as well as local elected officials and host communities.2 His company, Somerset Development, has since evolved into Inspired by Somerset Development, where he continues to serve as CEO and Founder.3