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2017 Year in Review: Adam Yakubov, ONE Commercial Realty Services
December 19, 2017
What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?
The best decision I made in 2017 would have to be the transition into the commercial real estate industry. Prior to my career in real estate I was a principal under the family owned “D.I.F. Diamond Corp.” in the New York Diamond District. I dealt with acquiring, servicing, and wholesaling diamonds to individuals and companies on…
2017 Year in Review: Holley Drakeford, Drakeford Realty Group, LLC
December 19, 2017
What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?
Starting my own real estate brokerage firm specializing in commercial leasing and investment sales, primarily in the Harlem market. I now have the freedom to choose to work on my own projects and territories and I create…
2017 Year in Review: Alexis Newman, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
My most notable and most challenging professional achievement this year has been serving as President-Elect and then as President of the New York Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). I hope to leave a…
2017 Year in Review: Michael Murphy, Douglas Elliman Commercial
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Negotiating the acquisition of 6050 Northern Blvd., Muttontown – 42 acres of land known as the infamous Martin Viette Nursery and being recognized as one of the top commercial brokers on…
2017 Year in Review: Matthew Harding, Levin Management Corp.
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Levin Management enjoyed record new business growth in 2017 – an accomplishment coinciding with our firm’s milestone 65 years of leadership and progress. We added 10 retail assignments totaling…
2017 Year in Review: Doug Haines, Haines Security Solutions, LLC
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional acheivement in 2017?
In April, I was recognized with the Security Industry Association’s Sandra Jones Volunteer of the Year 2017 Award for my…
2017 Year in Review: Mario Doyle, Doyle Security Services, Inc.
December 19, 2017
What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?
Doubtless, NYREJ readers are “doers” and we all seem to stretch ourselves to accomplish the most possible. What I found this year was that increasing our core executive team has actually helped us all…
2017 Year in Review: Kalmon Dolgin, Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates
December 19, 2017
Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?
As a family business nearing its 114th year this month, we owe much of our success to KDA’s dedicated team of long-standing professionals and long-term support staff. We rely on the varied and diverse specializes of…
2017 Year in Review: Faith Hope Consolo, Douglas Elliman
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Bringing the First Food Hall to Fifth Avenue - Frame on Fifth at 345 Fifth Avenue, directly across from the world-renowned Empire State Building’s main entrance. Launched as an epicurean food market that offers…
2017 Year in Review: Sanford Herrick, Case Real Estate Capital, LLC
December 19, 2017
Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?
A cohesive, experienced team that meshes well and brings a high level of professionalism to the business. Chris Mavros and I have worked together for nearly 24 years. I trust his insights and knowledge deeply. Jon Leifer’s real estate investment experience shows…
2017 Year in Review: Michele Boddewyn, Boddewyn Gaynor Architects, d.p.c.
December 19, 2017
Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?
RXR Realty & Development, a longstanding client of the firm, retained BGA for a variety of large Manhattan Office Building projects. Since 2011, RXR and BGA have worked together on a number of…
2017 Year in Review: Harry Zlokower, Zlokower PR Company
December 19, 2017
Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?
Our success in 2017 was driven by Zlokower Company’s deep experience and skills in communicating the right messaging through credible media, speaking and digital platforms that reach the target…
2017 Year in Review: Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union Funding
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
One of the driving forces behind our success in 2017 is the expansion of our QTS (Quotes and Term Sheets) Banking Division. To meet surging demand and assure the best service in the…
2017 Year in Review: Nancy Doon, VHB
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
I served as project manager for the Greater East Midtown Rezoning Environmental Impact Statement, the largest rezoning in Manhattan since Hudson Yards in 2004. With the rezoning approved in August 2017, substantial new construction projects will begin to take shape. Over the next two decades, development resulting…
2017 Year in Review: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction, or professional achievement in 2017?
My firm has had roster of great clients and interior design projects this year. We were very pleased with the successful completion of the Edwynn Houk Gallery on the 4th floor of 745 Fifth Ave. The gallery specializes in the masters of 20th Century photography and is a leader in their field. Designing projects for…
2017 Year in Review: Laurence Ross, Highcap Group
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
As a music connoisseur, working the past three years with legendary music venue, My Father’s Place, which culminated in a joint venture with the owners of the Roslyn Hotel, which we…
2017 Year in Review: Derek Bestreich Bestreich Realty Group
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Team based and organizational accomplishments comprise my most notable professional achievements for 2017. As many NY investors know, our company just completed its second full year in operation. Within this time, we’ve built the firm up to 15 full time brokers (working as four cohesive teams) and three support…
2017 Year in Review: Carlo Cuzzi, Triumph Construction Corp.
December 19, 2017
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
As president of Triumph Construction, I know that our achievements are the result of everyone in the organization. Success is a group effort, day in and day out. That’s why I was so pleased when we received the…