News: Brokerage

Metropolis Group appoints Fortino as COO

New York, NY According to Metropolis Group, Inc., Gregory Fortino has been appointed as chief operating officer. In his new role, Fortino will be able to make an even bigger impact on the company’s growth and on the success of Metropolis’ wide portfolio of clients.

Fortino joined the firm in 2018 and has spent the last four years as project management officer. Fortino has displayed excellent leadership skills and has progressively taken on a new role and challenges within the organization to maintain the firm’s continued growth and success.

Fortino holds a BA in Economics from Syracuse University; some of his biggest accomplishments include the enlargement of existing buildings such as the David H. Koch Theater located at the Lincoln Center Plaza and the repositioning of 2 Rector St., a 26-story Beaux-Arts style building built in 1907, transformed into a class-A office building. His journey embodies the full range of growth and professional development opportunities that our firm can offer to its talent.

READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: The total cost of relocation - by David Hunt

Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: The total cost of relocation - by David Hunt

You have a right to be concerned. I am always surprised at the companies that will negotiate the price of their new facility down to the last dollar, without thoroughly analyzing their
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.
Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to help transform lending by enhancing decision-making, improving risk management and streamlining operations. With AI-powered tools that analyze vast amounts of data, lenders are able to assess borrower creditworthiness more accurately and efficiently. AI can evaluate a wide range of factors,