Ian Smith

Ian Smith is the Director of Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Experience at Charney Companies, where he leads initiatives that connect leasing strategy, operational systems, and resident experience across the firm’s residential portfolio. His work focuses on integrating market data, technology, and neighborhood partnerships to support the successful launch and long term performance of Charney’s developments.

Ian plays a central role in the marketing and lease up of Gowanus Wharf, a multi building residential campus in Brooklyn that brings together housing, public space, and cultural programming along the Gowanus Canal. Working at the intersection of leasing, operations, and placemaking, he develops systems that help translate market insights into actionable strategy while building meaningful connections between Charney’s buildings and the surrounding neighborhood.

Prior to joining Charney, Ian worked in residential real estate at Compass and Corcoran Group, where he represented buyers, renters, landlords, and developers across New York City. His experience spans residential and commercial sales and leasing, with a focus on applying technology and analytics to improve decision making, streamline operations, and support development and leasing teams.

A born and raised New Yorker, Ian holds a degree in Theatre Arts from Ithaca College. Raised in a family of musicians and artists, he maintains a strong connection to New York’s creative communities and cultural institutions, an influence that continues to shape his interest in the intersection of development, arts, and neighborhood life.