Since 2012, Dan has established himself as a trusted advisor in Los Angeles’ commercial real estate market. Based at Newmark’s Century City office, Pickart co-leads the Los Angeles Capital Market Platform, a private capital team that focuses on transactions throughout Los Angeles and the Southwest.
Driven by a commitment to exceptional service and delivering the best results, Pickart has built a trusted network of individuals and businesses across the LA market. This community includes tenants, landlords, developers, private capital sources, and institutional investors—all seeking Pickart’s expertise in navigating the complexities and nuances of the LA market.
Focused on LA’s Westside, Pickart understands the market’s dynamic character and features, allowing him to help his clients create and execute the right business plan for their goals and needs. Whether a client with one or multiple assets, or a tenant with a large requirement, Pickart works with the client to set the strategic groundwork to achieve the best terms. As a result, he has a solid track record of notable transactions valued at over $2 billion.
Prior to brokerage, Pickart honed his skills in ground-up development and construction a knowledge base and perspective that has added value to his clients and their goals.
Partial List of Lease Transactions
As a tenant representative:
- The Grove, Los Angeles, California: Grupo Hunan, 12,000 SF
- Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, California: Known Entertainment Company CAA Affiliate, 25,000 SF
As a landlord representative:
- 660 Venice Blvd., Venice, California: Family Trust, leased to Rivian Automotive
- 1345 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, California: Family Trust, 7,000 SF
- 57 Windward Ave., Venice, California: Tech company, 15,460 SF
Partial List of Sale Transactions
Representing buyer:
- Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California: 8 property portfolio, $103 million
Representing seller:
- Hollywood Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA: Hudson Pacific Properties Signer Family Trust, $200 million
- 9401-9459 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, California: 3 Acre Redevelopment Site, $45.5 million
- 3322 La Cienega Blvd., Culver City, California: 52,004 SF Studio/Office Building, $29 million (sold this asset twice)
- 9522-9528 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, California: 2 Acre Redevelopment Site, $24 million
- Three Building Portfolio on Main Street in Santa Monica, California: $24 million
- 57 Windward Ave., Venice, California: $11.2 million
Education/Personal Life
Pickart is a graduate of the University of Hawaii where he played on the NCAA division men’s basketball team. When he’s not embedded in the LA market and working for his clients’ interests, Pickart enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.