Manhattan, NY The Woolworth Building is adding another hospitality concept to its culinary lineup: Wonder Bar, an all-day café and natural wine bar, has signed a 1,114 s/f lease in the former five & dime space at 8 Park Place within the building
Manhattan, NY RFR completed several large-scale renewals at 17 State St. as the firm reinforces its commitment to the asset with plans for a new amenity center and updates to the public plaza in a nod to the nearby green spaces of Battery Park. As RFR began
Brooklyn/Queens/Manhattan, NY As demand continues to surge for design-forward, affordable staging solutions and move-in-ready residences across New York City, The Everset, co-founded by Gavin Steinberg and Jonathan Mitrani, is expanding its footprint with
Bronx, NY Greystone has provided a $40 million bridge loan to acquire and rehab a senior-living facility. The financing was originated by senior managing director Eric Rosenstock and executive vice president Jeff Englund of Greystone on behalf of a joint
Manhattan, NY For the 10th consecutive year, Ariel Property Advisors presented an internship program to graduating seniors from The Chapin School, an all-girls independent day school located on the Upper East Side.
Bronx, NY OPEN Impact Real Estate (OPEN) signed The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) to a 25-year lease for the entire 33,000 s/f building at 565 Morris Ave. The property, previously occupied by Sheltering Arms as an early education center, will
Manhattan, NY Global Holdings signed leases with two fast-growing fintech companies at Nomad Tower. Combined, Toss Securities and Copper.co will occupy nearly 14,000 s/f of pre-built, move-in-ready spaces on the 25th floor. The 39-story office
Does this sound familiar? Someone visits your business or property, but they are not there to dine, shop, or lease a unit; rather, they are looking for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations. Instead of making a purchase or securing a lease, this party is measuring
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I’ve been part of is Largo’s BOSS program, a 25-week mentorship for middle schoolers. Each week, they join us at the office to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills.
Manhattan, NY Michael Taxin has joined CBRE as a senior managing director, responsible for managing CBRE’s NYC retail business. Formerly, Taxin served as senior managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing the firm’s retail
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Adaptability is essential in today’s CRE landscape. We’re seeing more office buildings converting to residential, AI becoming not just a tool but a necessity, and brands like Sage pioneering a “flagging” model — borrowed from the hotel industry
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? In MY field (media relations) it’s important to be a real consumer of news in the CRE and business worlds in order to understand the landscape of media and options for story-telling.
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success today in my opinion depends on being able to truly connect with people on a relatable level while staying true to yourself. It’s about knowing your audience, knowing your field inside and out, and communicating with empathy and purpose.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been brokering dozens of deals with The Learning Experience, a national childcare brand. These projects go beyond real estate - they help shape communities and support working families.
Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization has completed 83,673 s/f of leasing activity throughout 2025 at 570 Lexington Ave. Within the activity, new leases totaled 25,816 s/f, and renewals included 57,857 s/f.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? n exciting aspect of our practice at CetraRuddy is that we work on a wide range of project types at all scales. I’ve helped lead climate-resilient schools in India, the cultural hub Fotografiska,
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? In July 2025, I celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of BRP Companies’ Ruby Square, a 614-unit mixed-income multifamily development in Jamaica, Queens, the neighborhood where I grew up.
When it comes to land development, choosing the right surveyor is more than checking a box – it can critically impact your project. For developers, surveys lay the groundwork for everything that follows, from accurate designs and permitting to keeping schedules
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I’ve worked on was the Arlo NoMad hotel, which I supported through three separate rounds of financing. I was involved when the concept was still in its early stages — walking through a raw construction site and sharing the vision through renderings on an iPad.