Official bio, headshots, and fact sheet for Brian Rosenstein — Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner, CEO of Brookhill Corporation, and philanthropist. For press and booking inquiries, replies within 24 hours.
Brian Rosenstein is a fourth-generation Angeleno of the May family, Chairman & CEO of Brookhill Corp. — a national real estate investment firm owning and managing $500M+ across 15 states — and a Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and unanimously confirmed by City Council. A leading voice on LA housing, zoning, and land use.
Brian Rosenstein is a fourth-generation member of the May family in Los Angeles and Chairman & CEO of Brookhill Corp., a real estate investment firm that owns and manages a diversified national portfolio of more than $500 million in income-producing assets across 15 states — including 1,500+ apartment homes, 1.5M square feet of industrial space, and 150,000 square feet of retail. Appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and unanimously confirmed by City Council, he serves as a Commissioner on the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, shaping zoning, housing, and land use policy. He is also Vice President of the Wilbur May Foundation, directing over $3 million annually to LA youth, family, and LGBTQ+ programs, and led the family’s $6.5M lead gift for the Anita May Rosenstein Campus at the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Brian Rosenstein is a Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and unanimously confirmed by City Council, and the Chairman & CEO of Brookhill Corp., a privately held real estate investment firm he has led since 2018. Founded in 1977 by his grandfather David May II, Brookhill owns and manages a diversified national portfolio of multifamily, industrial, retail, and storage assets — over $500 million across 15 states. A fourth-generation Angeleno and member of the May family, Brian serves as Vice President of the Wilbur May Foundation, which distributes more than $3 million in annual charitable giving, and led the family’s $6.5M lead gift for the Anita May Rosenstein Campus at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He also serves and has served as a political advisor across federal, state, and local races — including Congressman Mark Takano (D-Riverside, CA-39), Will Rollins for Congress (Democrat, CA-41, 2022), Campaign Chair for Julian Gold’s successful Beverly Hills City Council race, Finance Chair for Jake Manaster’s Beverly Hills School Board victory, campaign advisor to Noah Margo and Howard Goldstein for their successful Beverly Hills School Board bids, and volunteer for Willie Brien’s successful Beverly Hills City Council race. He is available as a policy, real estate, and political commentator.
Areas of Expertise
Housing PolicyLand Use & ZoningReal Estate InvestmentPhilanthropyCalifornia PoliticsLos Angeles PoliticsPolitical CampaignsPublic-Private PartnershipsPolicy Reform
Topics Brian Can Speak To
Housing & Land Use in Los Angeles
The realities of building, zoning, and development in one of the country’s most complex markets.
Real Estate Investment
Owning and operating a diversified national portfolio across multifamily, industrial, retail, and storage.
A Multi-Generational Family Business
Running a real estate firm founded in 1977 and carried across four generations of the May family.
Strategic Philanthropy
How a family foundation directs more than $3M in annual giving across Los Angeles.
California & Los Angeles Politics
Campaigns and advisory roles across federal, state, and local races.
Civic Service & City Commissions
The role city planning and commissions play in shaping how a city grows.
Press & Booking Contact
Press and booking inquiries receive a reply within 24 hours. For general inquiries, use the address below.