NYC firm expands real estate turf

The Spandrel Group L.L.C., a Manhattan-based real estate services firm, is expanding into the Westchester County and Connecticut markets with the opening of a satellite branch in Larchmont.

Founded in 2008 by Ian Levine, the boutique umbrella company consists of Spandrel Property Services – the group”™s brokerage and property management arm – Spandrel Marketing Services and Spandrel Staffing Services. It has developed, owned and managed both residential and commercial properties.

“Given our unique expertise and background, we believe our firm is well-suited for the suburban markets,” Levine said in a press release.

Its Larchmont office, at 1415 Boston Post Road, also will focus on new investment opportunities in emerging areas through its affiliate, Big Dog Real Estate L.L.C. Levine said the company plans to add staff to manage its new business ventures as it develops brokerage partnerships. New partners will have unlimited access to each of Spandrel”™s affiliate companies.