Kate Donovan, Associate AIA, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 and returned home to the east coast to begin her career in N.Y.C. She sought a firm that embodied the spirit of classicism and embraced modern building practices. Currently employed at Peter Pennoyer Architects, she utilizes skills learned at school to create country homes, while also pursuing her licensure. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the city with her friends, and of course, cheering on the Fighting Irish.
strong>2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars Spotlight out now! This is the second installment of NYREJ's annual Ones to Watch series recognizing standout emerging professionals whose drive, talent, and fresh perspective are helping shape the future of New York’s commercial real estate industry. This Spotlight features professionals on the rise and their achievements in the CRE industry.
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 property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.
The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) Commercial Network continues to play a key role in advancing opportunities and strengthening the commercial real estate landscape across Queens. Through targeted programming and global outreach
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”.
Adaptive reuse has become one of the most important conversations in commercial real estate today. Long Island has a large inventory of aging retail, office and industrial