>2020 was a wild and crazy time. We had and still have the COVID-19 issue which reportedly originated in Wuhan, China and quickly spread throughout the
Last Fall, I taught a course at NYIT, School of Architecture in Environmental Design. I dedicated one lecture to the impact of the mechanical systems on indoor air quality. I stated that recirculated, unfiltered air could
Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and
Evolution Energy Partners (EEP) is a full-service energy management, engineering, and consulting firm offering best-in-class sustainability, energy efficiency, procurement, and analytical solutions.
Principals Direct Group is a full-service commercial real estate consulting firm that focuses on increasing client profitability. The firm works exclusively with principals who own and operate income-producing properties.
E-Z Riser raises the existing roof of any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements. This patented expansion process has revolutionized commercial real estate since 1972…
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The most challenging part of working during the pandemic for our company was the limited access we had to our employees, clients and
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021?
I counsel real estate developers seeking financing for real estate projects, particularly through the Opportunity Zone (OZ) Program and
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
The year brought challenges in keeping our large 50+ person department connected while everyone was working from home. The real estate team is
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Right before the pandemic, we closed on the sale of a three-family building in the Claremont section of the Bronx. The purchaser
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
We did not fire, layoff or furlough any employees due to COVID-related or economic conditions. AFA has always run conservatively