News: Brokerage

Thomas Donovan 2011

Name: Thomas Donovan Title: Managing Director, Partner Company: Massey Knakal Realty Services Location: Queens/Long Island, New York Birthplace: Queens, N.Y. Family: Single College: St. Johns University First job outside of real estate: NYC police office First job in real estate or allied field: Title closer for Ridge Abstract Corp. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We sell commercial/investment real estate in the New York Metro area. We are venturing into retail leasing (Massey Knakal Retail Leasing Services) and commercial mortgage (Massey Knakal Capital Services). Hobbies: Visiting wine vineyards and collecting cigars Favorite book: "The Gold Coast" by Nelson Demille Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Favorite website: howardstern.com Person you admire most (outside of family): Pope John Paul II Keys to success: Listening twice as much as I speak and putting the client's best interest first If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Actor/comedian.
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
A guide to finding the right NYC property management company - by Sanjay Gandhi

A guide to finding the right NYC property management company - by Sanjay Gandhi

Being a small to midsize landlord in NYC is an increasingly demanding endeavor. From navigating complex regulations, increased compliance demands to dealing with tenant issues and remediating violations. It is wise to enlist the assistance of a partner, a professional
New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Aziz

New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Aziz

Walk down any New York block this year and you can feel it. The sidewalks are crowded, the storefronts are lit, and the energy that defines this city is back at full volume.
Positive forecast for New York’s pro-housing push? - by Philip Butler

Positive forecast for New York’s pro-housing push? - by Philip Butler

New York’s housing crisis remains a hot button topic despite growing consensus that varied and affordable housing is desperately needed statewide. Governor Hochul has recently introduced several initiatives to overcome N.Y.’s anti-housing
Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: Fortune 500 wisdom - by David Hunt

Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: Fortune 500 wisdom - by David Hunt

Yes, there are lessons to be learned from the largest companies in America when comes to managing your real estate. But the decision to buy or lease real estate may not be one of