What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014?
Top Deal:
1500 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
2,000 s/f leased to Retail
Citizen Watch of North America
New Lease
Broker: Gene Meer
1080 Leggett Avenue, Bronx, NY
80,000 SF leased to Industrial
Sunrise Co-Op
New Lease
Brokers: Ross Schneiderman, Steve Kornspun, Atanu Bhattacharjee
What are you looking forward to accomplishing in 2015?
Friedland will uphold its reputation as a market leader in the metro New York and Westchester areas through deep knowledge and agility in an ever-changing real estate landscape. With a keen focus on industrial, retail, investment and office properties, Friedland will continue to facilitate marquee-name deals, increase awareness of our new brand and expand our corporate footprint. What sets Friedland apart is our unparalleled market intelligence and ability to get deals done by working with stakeholders to reach optimal results, quickly. As we bring in new talent and reinforce our value, vision and mission, it is our corporate culture that will set us apart from the pack.
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