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2023 Year in Review: John Malizia, A-1 Roofing & Siding of L.I. Corp.

John Malizia
CEO
A-1 Roofing & Siding of L.I. Corp.
IREON Member

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? The replacement of multiple roof surfaces at the eponymous Starrett-Lehigh building. Set upon the Hudson River with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, this project had it all; a multitude of trades from roofing to waterproofing, masonry, brick laying, sheet metal, and plaza pavers, the work of which was crucial to this historic building’s ongoing improvements. Through a complex mix of operations, in coordination with EOR Thorton Tomasetti, and RXR Construction Services, we created stunning places to work and entertain from the outside in.

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