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What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? In 2024, we completed multiple IT office projects for our clients which showed continued interest in hybrid work. Expansion into larger office and industrial spaces, throughout the NY Metro area, show promising economic growth and expansion of NY-based companies.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024?  My most significant professional achievement in 2024 was leading the launch of an innovative line of biodegradable floor cleaning products, complemented by on-site disinfectant production and strategic partnerships with software companies.

New York-based commercial real estate attorney focusing on office and retail leasing, ground leasing, acquisition and disposition of real property, construction access agreements and ancillary matters related thereto. Michael Eng has been at the firm for over six years.

As the founder and CEO of The Cotocon Group, Jimmy Carchietta has led the company for over 15 years, driving innovation in energy benchmarking, audits, and compliance for commercial real estate. Carchietta is responsible for overseeing strategic direction, business development,

Sammy Chu is the founder and CEO of Edgewise Energy (established in 2019) and Community Power Long Island (founded in 2021), leading both in the development of clean energy solutions like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Community Fuel Cell Farms. He oversees

Rachel Scelfo is a partner in Farrell Fritz’ land use, zoning, municipal litigation group. She rejoined the firm in September, having previously worked at the firm for eleven years.  Prior to rejoining the firm, Scelfo was most recently a member of the Town of Babylon team

Deborah Smith co-founded The CenterCap Group in 2009 and has served as CEO since its establishment. Leading a growing team of 14, Smith is focused on the firm’s strategic growth across all business lines and covers the consulting practice, frequently operating as team leader on assignments.

Greg Corbin has led his team for sux years, at a previous firm and now under its own banner as Northgate Real Estate Group, with a primary focus on origination, deal-making, business development, and company branding. In addition to actively working on deals and overseeing transactions, Corbin manages the firm and works closely with agents,

David Friedman joined Arbor in February 2022, responsible for leading Arbor’s loan syndicated lending platform, as well as developing strategic partnerships for loan origination to access new sources of capital. In May 2024, Friedman took on expanded roles of chief credit officer of all of Arbor’s non-agency lending products

Christopher Albanese is president of the Albanese Organization (Albanese), a full-service real estate development and management firm with 75 years of experience in all facets of real estate. Albanese has built over seven million s/f of real estate in the greater New York metropolitan area, including pioneering multifamily rentals in partnership with New York State and Battery Park City Authority

For the past twelve years, Richard Maltz has led a team of seventeen dedicated professionals, most of whom have been with Maltz Auctions for well over twenty years. His primary responsibilities include strengthening client relationships, strategic planning, fostering an inclusive and motivated work environment, and steering the company towards continuous growth during uncertain times.