Question 1

Who is Brian Rosenstein?

Accepted Answer

Brian Rosenstein is a fourth-generation Angeleno, Chairman & CEO of Brookhill Corp., a Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner appointed by Mayor Karen Bass, and Board Member & Vice President of the Wilbur May Foundation. As Chairman & CEO of Brookhill since 2018, he leads its national real estate portfolio; he has served on Los Angeles and Beverly Hills city commissions and helps direct millions in annual charitable giving across the city.

Question 2

What does a Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner do?

Accepted Answer

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission oversees zoning, development approvals, and land-use policy for one of the most complex urban markets in the country. Commissioners review and vote on major development projects, set policy direction for the city's planning department, and make decisions that shape how Los Angeles grows, houses its residents, and invests in its neighborhoods.

Question 3

What is Brookhill Corp.?

Accepted Answer

Brookhill Corp. is a real estate investment firm founded in 1977 by Brian's grandfather, David May II. Under Brian's leadership as Chairman & CEO, Brookhill owns and manages a diversified national portfolio of more than $500 million in income-producing assets across 15 states — including 1,500+ apartment homes, 1.5 million square feet of industrial space, and 150,000 square feet of neighborhood retail. Brookhill is a long-term owner-operator — focused on responsible ownership and durable cash flow, not speculative development.

Question 4

What is the Wilbur May Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Wilbur May Foundation is a philanthropic foundation continuing the legacy of the May Department Stores family. As Board Member and Vice President, Brian helps direct more than $3 million in annual charitable giving to organizations serving children, families, and people in crisis across Los Angeles — including Project Angel Food, Venice Family Clinic, Public Counsel, and the LACER After School Program. The Foundation's most visible investment in Los Angeles is the $118 million Anita May Rosenstein Campus at the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Question 5

What is Brian's perspective on the LA housing crisis?

Accepted Answer

Brian believes Los Angeles cannot solve its affordability crisis without building more homes. As a Planning Commissioner who has worked both sides of the table — as a long-term real estate operator and a land-use decision-maker — he advocates for permit-pathway reform, rezoning plans that reflect real housing demand, and a pragmatic approach that moves faster than the current system allows.

Question 6

Where did Brian Rosenstein attend school?

Accepted Answer

Brian attended Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a minor in Geography from California State University, Northridge. He credits his Cal State education for grounding him in the kind of public institutions that built California's middle class.

Question 7

How can I contact Brian for media or speaking?

Accepted Answer

For press, podcast, radio, and television booking, email press@brianrosenstein.com — replies within 24 hours. For real estate, philanthropy, or political advisory inquiries, email info@brianrosenstein.com. You can also use the contact form on this page.