Frank Nicoletti, Soho Properties

New York, NY According to Sharif El-Gamal, the chairman and CEO of Soho Properties, Frank Nicoletti, R.A., has joined the firm as senior development manager. He brings 35 years of experience in real estate development, project management, capital improvement, budget planning and architectural skills to his role at the firm, which involves strategic acquisition and development planning for the company’s initiatives.

“Frank’s long history in the NYC real estate industry has developed strong relationships and valuable project management and development skills that will complement the existing Soho Properties team,” said El-Gamal.

“As we continue to pursue new development opportunities, he will be a tremendous asset to the firm, and we are thrilled to have him join the firm during this exciting time.”

Nicoletti was most recently the founder of Nicoletti Consulting LLC, an owner advocacy and project management firm assisting owners, managers and corporate clients in the operation and improvement of their real estate assets. Prior to that, he was co-founder Chasan-Nicoletti Inc., a New York City firm that developed projects directly, in addition to providing advisory services, owner and tenant representation.

A Registered Architect in the State of New York, Nicoletti was an associate at Skidmore Owings & Merrill before co-founding DesignTech Associates, an architectural firm specializing in corporate office and retail design for projects between $5 million and $25 million.

He began his career as an architect/urban designer with the New York Department of City Planning’s Urban Design Group, where he was directly involved in several community and neighborhood improvement projects. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from The Cooper Union, a Master of Architecture and Urban Design degree from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Real Estate Investment Analysis from the NYU Real Estate Institute.

“I am extremely happy to join Soho Properties and work on some of New York City’s most exciting new development projects,” said Nicoletti. “I look forward to working with Sharif El-Gamal and the entire team on these and new investment and development opportunities in the years to come.”

Soho Properties, Inc. is a commercial real estate investment firm and owner of office, multi-family and retail developments founded by Sharif El-Gamal in 2003 in New York City. The Soho Properties team arranges and participates in real estate investments in office, residential and retail property markets in New York City, generating opportunities for its clients through the acquisition of both single assets as well as portfolios, and has executed over $1 billion in New York City transactions since its inception. Soho Properties recently announced plans for a $300 million development of a new hotel and retail offering in Times Square.

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