About

Built by Investors Who Know Toronto

Toronto City Core REIT is led by a team with decades of experience in real estate development, investment, and capital markets. Our goal is simple: acquire high-quality condo inventory at today’s distressed prices and position the portfolio for tomorrow’s recovery.

Who we are

Toronto City Core REIT was created to take advantage of a rare window in Toronto’s condo market. By combining deep industry experience with disciplined fund structure, we align our approach with long-term value creation for investors.

Our team has worked across development, operations, finance, and capital raising—giving us the perspective needed to identify opportunities, manage risk, and execute at scale.

Investment Partners

The fund is led by seasoned operators with deep roots in Toronto real estate. Their experience, discipline, and personal commitment help ensure the fund is aligned with investor outcomes from day one.

Charles Zwebner

Chief Investment Officer

Charles, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, notably founding YAK Communications, which he scaled to $100M in revenue and led through a successful Nasdaq IPO and exit. Currently leading the Toronto City Core REIT following a tenure as CIO of PlazaCorp, he is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year recipient with a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar urban real estate and technology transactions.

Bennett Kurtz

Trustee

Bennett Kurtz is principal of Kurtz Financial Group. He has experience in financing public companies and taking private companies public. Bennett has multi-faceted business experience in finance, management, sales, marketing and administrative functions including business analysis, public business unit segmentation, internal and external analytics.

Michael Harari

Trustee

Michael, an award-winning real estate agent with Remax, began his career in 1987 after receiving his real estate license. He’s the top-selling agent in his district and has worked in various real estate sectors, including commercial properties, apartments, and land. He also owns Pro Property Services, which manages residential homes and condos across the GTA. Michael studied Economics at the University of Toronto and York University before pursuing real estate.

Toronto at a Turning Point

Toronto is entering a rare period where pre-sales have stalled, new construction is slowing, and population growth continues to surge. This unique alignment has created discounted access to inventory that historically trades at a premium.