According to Katz Properties, Daniel Kaufthal has joined the firm as a principal and operating partner. 
Most recently, as vice president of Celestial Capital Group, Kaufthal focused primarily on acquisitions of value-add office and retail properties in the N.Y. and Conn. metropolitan area. 
Founder Daniel Katz said "Kaufthal's diversity of experience makes him an ideal addition to the Katz Properties team."