News:
Spotlight Content
Posted: October 20, 2020
2020 Women in RE: Cristina Martinez, Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers
Name: Cristina Martinez
Title: Business Development Director
Company Name: Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers
List up to three associations or organizations that you are currently a member of:
- ACE Mentor Program of NJ Board;
- Leadership Newark Board
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?
In 2019 I joined Mueser Rutledge in the newly created role of business development director. The role is the firm’s first ever professional dedicated full time to business development. Working alongside seasoned leadership in a firm founded over 100 years ago, is a tremendous opportunity to learn from their established success while infusing my experience and new approaches to pursuing relationships and new opportunities. One of our new initiatives was to increase the firm’s visibility by expanding our social media presence. While still in early stages, our close collaboration of principals, marketing and younger staff is conceiving a meaningful new approach.
What would you tell your daughter if she was interested in following in your footsteps?
I pass along my enthusiasm and appreciation of our industry to my children and am proud that my oldest daughter is studying to be an environmental engineer. I will encourage her to make an impact, not only by always doing her best, but influencing her profession by getting involved. Having an engineering background created a fulfilling career path for me and it can do the same for her, but there are challenges. Major lessons learned that I strive to relay: Find mentors; Never stop learning or looking for opportunities to help… the client, your firm and your peers; Never burn bridges and become a bridge for others.
Tags:
Spotlight Content
MORE FROM Spotlight Content
Over half of Long Island towns vote to exceed the tax cap - Here’s how owners can respond - by Brad and Sean Cronin
When New York permanently adopted the 2% property tax cap more than a decade ago, many owners hoped it would finally end the relentless climb in tax bills. But in the last couple of years, that “cap” has started to look more like a speed bump. Property owners are seeing taxes increase even when an
.png)
Quick Hits
.jpg)
Columns and Thought Leadership
How much power does the NYC mayor really have over real estate policy? - by Ron Cohen
The mayor of New York City holds significant influence over real estate policy — but not absolute legislative power. Here’s how it breaks down:
Formal Legislative Role
• Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
Properly serving a lien law Section 59 Demand - by Bret McCabe
Many attorneys operating within the construction space are familiar with the provisions of New York Lien Law, which allow for the discharge of a Mechanic’s Lien in the event the lienor does not commence an action to enforce following the service of a “Section 59 Demand”.
Oldies but goodies: The value of long-term ownership in rent-stabilized assets - by Shallini Mehra
Active investors seeking rent-stabilized properties often gravitate toward buildings that have been held under long-term ownership — and for good reasons. These properties tend to be well-maintained, both physically and operationally, offering a level of stability
The strategy of co-op busting in commercial real estate - by Robert Khodadadian
In New York City’s competitive real estate market, particularly in prime neighborhoods like Midtown Manhattan, investors are constantly seeking new ways to unlock property value. One such strategy — often overlooked but
.gif)