Since 1929

Christian Gascon, Broker, Owner of Eastman Property Management

In 1929, my grandfather came to Rochester from Germany. He did not know how to speak English, however, was determined to continue to practice his trade as a builder. He built his first home in Gates NY, and named the street after my grandmother (Geraldine Street). My Grandfather lived in the garage for quite some time until he saved enough money from the house that he was renting out. He then began buying more rental property and continued to work in construction as well.

In 1989, I began working with my father, as well as with my grandfather on the properties they both owned. In 1990, my grandfather slipped on ice while walking down the sidewalk on his way to fix a furnace on one of his properties. He broke his hip and almost died from pneumonia. He continued to work on his houses until he died, at age 92.