ABOUT US

Family Owned & Operated Since the 1930s

Since the 1930s, three generations of the Goldberg Family have been making real estate investments on Massachusetts’ North Shore. After returning from World War II, Bernard (Bernie) Goldberg met and married Barbara Brandenburg, a student at Endicott College, and shortly thereafter, the couple purchased a six family building on Broadway in Beverly, Massachusetts. It was their first home. Over the years they purchased or built a dozen additional investment properties. Barbara, whose parents and grandparents were involved in developing real estate in New York City, decided to open a real estate brokerage in Beverly, and in 1960, Barbara Goldberg Associates Inc. was formed. During the 1970’s she was named one of the Ten Most Influential People on the North Shore, the only woman on the list, and also was awarded Realtor of the Year by her peers. In a business world dominated by men at the time, her motto was, “A woman knows what a home needs.”

In the late 1940s, Bernie converted his father’s (Sam) gasoline and kerosene business into Sam Goldberg and Son Heating Oil Company. Due to Bernie’s hard work, business grew steadily into the 1970s. In 1963, Bernie developed 407-411 Cabot Street, creating what is known today as Cabot Plaza. Forty-five years later, the Plaza is still home to two original tenants – Dunkin Donut’s and Mr. Vincent’s Coiffures. In the 1970s Bernie moved Sam Goldberg and Son Inc. to Sohier Rd. and converted its former location at the corner of Rantoul and Elliot Streets into a retail commercial property which currently houses Century Bank, Inc.

Bernie and Barbara had four sons: Richard, Robert, Steven and William. From their parents the sons learned the value of hard work and inherited their desire to enhance the community in which they lived. Robert (Bob) Goldberg worked hand in hand with Bernie in the heating business, continuing to grow the company. Richard (Dick) Goldberg made a name for himself buying and renovating numerous multi-family buildings, including the Gale Building (the Castle) located at 16 Broadway in Beverly.

As Barbara Goldberg Associates flourished, William (Bill) Goldberg joined the brokerage in 1973. Working side by side with Barbara, Bill saw the hard work, dedication and moral values involved with running a successful business. He learned first hand the business practices that had earned Barbara so much respect in the business world. During this time, Barbara continued to purchase additional properties consisting mostly of multi-family homes. Tragically, both Barbara and Bernie died at young ages – 51 and 61 respectively. They are still missed today.

In the 1980s, Steven joined his brother Bill in opening the doors to Goldberg Properties Management Inc. at 234-238 Cabot Street, Beverly.

Moving away from the brokerage side, they focused on Real Estate Investments. Today the four brothers collectively own over 100 properties in many North Shore communities. At the turn of the Millennium, Andrew Goldberg and Jay Goldberg, both grandsons of Bernie and Barbara Goldberg, joined Goldberg Properties as the third generation to work for the family business. The principals of business that Barbara and Bernie practiced daily are valued and maintained by Goldberg Properties as it continues to grow. At Goldberg Properties, we are investing today for tomorrow, to preserve our collective architectural history.

In the late 1940s, Bernie converted his father’s (Sam) gasoline and kerosene business into Sam Goldberg and Son Heating Oil Company. Due to Bernie’s hard work, business grew steadily into the 1970s. In 1963, Bernie developed 407-411 Cabot Street, creating what is known today as Cabot Plaza. Sixty-one years later, the Plaza is still home to one original tenant – Dunkin Donut’s. In the 1970s Bernie moved Sam Goldberg and Son Inc. to Sohier Rd. and converted its former location at the corner of Rantoul and Elliot Streets into a retail commercial property which currently houses Eastern Bank, Inc.

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William Goldberg

Founder and Senior Partner

Acquisitions and Strategic Planning

Founding member of Goldberg Properties, Bill’s primary focus is the continued growth of our collective Family business. Since 1979 he has been intimately involved in the strategic acquisitions, financing and repositioning of our real estate assets. Bill uses his experience to identify income property opportunities as well as under-utilized properties to add to the Goldberg Properties Family portfolio. Bill was the catalyst in the formation of our Family business as well as the Barbara Goldberg Scholarship Fund. Honoring the founding brothers’ mother, Barbara Goldberg, who was a respected Real Estate broker on the North Shore in the 1960’s and 70’s, this Fund grants scholarships to local high school seniors who demonstrate academic merit but also who need economic help on their paths to achieve their goals. A firm believer in giving back to the Community and playing it forward. Bill was nominated for the 2008 Salem Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year. Bill was born and raised in Beverly, and now resides in Salem and Europe with his wife, son and daughter. Away from the office, Bill enjoys spending time with family, friends, learning, exploring and traveling. An art and architecture enthusiast. Starting as a teenager, Bill has traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, Central America, the States and Europe.

Andrew Goldberg

CEO and Senior Partner

Acquisitions and Commercial Leasing

Representing the 3rd Generation of the Goldberg Family to be involved in Real Estate Investment, Andy joined Goldberg Properties in 2002. His responsibilities include but are not limited to acquisitions, commercial leasing, business development, and financing. Andy is heavily involved in the community and serves on many non-profit Boards of Directors and Committees. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for North Shore Bank. He broadened his Real Estate experience by working in Land Development for Brandenburg Properties in Northern California before joining Goldberg Properties. Andy graduated with a degree in Business Management from Providence College. Andy lives in Beverly with his wife and two children. He enjoys spending time and traveling with his family and coaching his children's sport's teams. An avid sports fan, Andy enjoys attending games as well as playing basketball and golf. He has driven across country, and enjoys traveling.

Ben Goldberg

Operations Manager

Ben Goldberg joined Goldberg Properties in 2015. He manages the commercial portfolio and all activities related to commercial leasing at Goldberg Properties. He also is the technology lead and is responsible for keeping up to date with the new technologies in the real estate industry. Previously, Ben worked at a number of software companies in the great Boston area after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering, a minor in Entrepreneurship, and a concentration in Construction Project Management.

Brian Goldberg

Property Manager

Brian Goldberg joined Goldberg Properties in 2017. He manages the residential portfolio and all activities related to residential leasing at Goldberg Properties. Previously, Brian worked for a Minor League baseball team in Myrtle Beach, SC where he was in ticket sales. Brian graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.In Brian’s spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, enjoys going to sporting events and is an avid sports fan.