In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? With many properties in default, I have had to advise clients and help them decide on the best path forward, particularly for those who have never faced recourse before or had to hand back the keys on a property.
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Adapting to the ever-changing marketplace. As the leasing industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, I have had to adjust my approach and mindset.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? This year marked the 10th anniversary of REAL New York, a milestone I’m incredibly proud of. Over the past decade-plus, my business partner and I have built a thriving real estate firm that has closed roughly 25,000 leasing deals.
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? We had a dramatic slowdown in new development work as interest rates and construction costs rose rapidly.
In the last 12 months, what accomplishment are you most proud of? A client was in a payment default on its loan for a ~$230 million office building and at risk of losing the asset. The workout and loan modification involved simultaneous agreements with lender, a preferred equity investor and a tenant negotiating a lease termination.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? To develop Sola, a rental building in Woodside, Queens, set to commence leasing this summer, we were mindful of escalating construction expenses. Anticipating these challenges, we proactively procured materials well in advance,
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I successfully implemented several new ideas aimed at enhancing internal agent services and bolstering the company’s brand recognition across digital platforms. One accomplishment I’m proud of is developing and building a team
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud that together as a team we were able to stay dedicated and implement the EOS process. Change is never easy, and most people are reluctant to change, but instead stick with what is easy or comfortable.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, at 29, I became a New York State-licensed architect. This has allowed me to take on more senior roles on Urbahn’s projects, in particular the on-going accessibility improvements program for MTA’s New York City subway system.
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In January of this year, we announced that the MHT Lighting line of our business is now building its intelligent lighting fixtures with a 100% onshore operation. The move restored our manufacturing operation to full U.S. production
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently obtained a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for a 155-unit, luxury residential development in the Bronx, designed by CORE Consultant’s affiliated firm IMC Architecture. This complex, large project required a continuous support
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Our team’s strategic retenanting initiative at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack has seen notable progress in the past year. The latest additions at the 222,000 s/f, open-air property include anchor PGA TOUR Superstore and Sephora;