News:
Spotlight Content
Posted: June 23, 2015
Bond of N.Y. Law School: Receives Founders Award
Name: Erin Felker Bond Esq.
Title: Assistant Dean, Academic Program Development and Adjunct Professor
Company Name - New York Law School, Center for Real Estate Studies
What year did you start your career in commercial real estate: 2003 - Johnson Controls, Inc. - I was a marketing and legislative specialist.
Real Estate Associations/Organizations: CREW New York, Immediate Past President
What recent project or transaction are you most proud of?
Helping to merge two of NYC's premiere women's associations into a single powerhouse - CREW New York and carry forward the mission to support women working in commercial real estate.
What recent honor, achievement or recognition has meant the most to you and why?
Founders Award from CREW New York - received June 2015. This award was started over ten years ago by Faith Hope Consolo, a past president of Association of Real Estate Women (AREW). It honors a member that has made a substantial contribution to the organization. I was recognized for my help to merge AREW and NYCREW into a single chapter of CREW Network to represent all women in New York working in real estate.
Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career and why?
My mother, the CEO of the Felker Family, mother of 9, grandmother of 17 and counting, pre-school teacher (just retired after 25 years), amazing chef, member of countless boards, fundraiser, wife, and friend. She always got it done and she taught us how to do the same.
What time management strategies do you find to be the most effective for you?
Wake up early and stay up late. Work on projects in 2 hour increments, then switch projects. That way, you stay engaged and when you start the rotation again, you return to a project with fresh eyes.
List 3 women that you would like to have drinks / dinner with and where would you go?
Indra Nooyi, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Cheryl Sandberg.
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)
.gif)
.jpg)
Columns and Thought Leadership
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
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”.
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
.gif)