Gary Schwartzman, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

What was the best thing that happened to you or your firm in 2014? Following an award winning year in 2013, our retail department has added several seasoned brokers and we're closing out another outstanding year. What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014? 2014 marked my 14th year in this wonderful, ever changing, challenging business. What are you looking forward to accomplishing in 2015? Staying in the business. What are some of your real estate predictions for 2015? - Consumers who want to touch, feel, smell, handle or eat products will continue to need bricks and mortar locations. - Retail will arrive in Bushwick.