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2025 Women in CRE: Nicoletta Pagnotta, Meridian Capital Group
August 26, 2025
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in this field comes down to building long-term trust and being adaptable. Technical expertise and a deep understanding of CRE add value, but what truly sets you apart is being someone others can rely on. That means showing up prepared, following through,
2025 Women in CRE: Amy Heller, Meridian Capital Group
August 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding projects was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when my bank rapidly mobilized to process Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Amid uncertainty, my team built a system to support nursing home clients
2025 Women in CRE: Shallini Mehra, Meridian Capital Group
August 26, 2025
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? In commercial real estate investment sales, attitude and adaptability are crucial. Each day presents new personalities, challenges, and deal dynamics — no two transactions are alike, and the process is rarely linear.
2025 Women in CRE: Helen Hwang, Meridian Capital Group
August 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of the most meaningful deals in my career was the sale of 1865 Bdwy., the former headquarters of the American Bible Society in New York City. I was representing a nonprofit whose mission I deeply respect, and the sale was critical in funding their relocation to Philadelphia. It was a particularly challenging period in the market — super luxury land sales were stagnant,
2025 Women in CRE: Taylor Gonzalez, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
August 26, 2025
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 a use variance for a nonprofit. They bought a home that they planned to rent to disabled individuals and their families. It was a former four-family home, which they assumed they could convert back to, as the four-family home was the only way they could afford to operate.
2025 Women in CRE: Camila Morcos, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
August 26, 2025
If you could change one thing about the CRE industry, what would it be and why? If I could change one thing about the CRE industry it would be eliminating the mortgage recording tax (MRT), which imposes a tax of 2.55% if you take out a mortgage or refinance a property, forcing buyers to pay two separate taxes to the state and the local jurisdiction.
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Carol Rizzo, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
August 26, 2025
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? With over three decades practicing tax assessment review law, I do not have just one rewarding case as I have saved taxpayers millions of dollars over the years.
AIA New York hosts 158th annual meeting and elects 2026 leadership
August 26, 2025
Manhattan, NY On June 18th AIA New York (AIANY) hosted its 158th annual meeting, where members gathered to elect 2026 leadership and celebrated the achievements of 2025 and its award recipients. The meeting also served as a moment to reflect on committee programs and initiatives of the last year, with a spotlight on 2025 AIANY president Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA’s presidential theme, “See You IRL: Designing for Public Life”.
EP Engineering provides MEP services for affordable housing development
August 26, 2025
Bronx, NY EP Engineering has served an integral role in the design and engineering of River Commons, a groundbreaking 17-story mixed-use development located at 1225 Gerard Ave. Developed by L+M Development Partners, Type A Projects and designed by Bernheimer Architecture, the 375,000 s/f project is redefining sustainable urban living by integrating affordable housing, healthcare, and advanced geothermal infrastructure.
City of Yonkers with Mulford Corp. and The Community Builders breaks ground on Willow at The Ridgewa...
August 26, 2025
Yonkers, NY In a historic milestone that was 15 years in the making, officials from the City of Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal joined with the Mulford Corporation, The Community Builders (TCB) and Yonkers Housing Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for Willow at The Ridgeway.
Rahimpour joins SGA as principal and head of NY architecture department
August 26, 2025
Manhattan, NY Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, joined SGA as principal and head of the New York architecture department. In his new role, Rahimpour hopes to drive SGA’s growth in New York by advancing digital innovation and contextual design, further establishing the firm as a leader in shaping the future of the built environment.
Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson finish design for The Studio Museum
August 26, 2025
Harlem, NY The Studio Museum plans for the public opening of its new seven-floor, 82,000 s/f building on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This milestone moment will be marked by a celebratory community day that will activate the entire building, welcoming everyone from the museum’s surrounding communities and beyond.
Perkins&Will welcomes Malone to science and technology practice
August 26, 2025
Manhattan, NY Perkins&Will has welcomed back Matt Malone to lead the Science and Technology practice in its New York and Philadelphia studios. Malone returns to the firm after three years with Taconic Partners, where he served as senior vice president of life science at Elevate Research Properties.
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Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital begin construction of 26 condo development
August 26, 2025
Manhattan, NY According to Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital, vertical construction is underway at 1122 Madison Ave., a new condominium development that will introduce 26 residences to the Upper East Side. Designed inside and out by Studio Sofield, the residential building is one block from Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and near other cultural institutions.
Keeping up with the current tariffs - by Kerrick Wille
August 26, 2025
As we come closer to the end of the summer, the tariff craze has only seemed to become more and more unpredictable. It seems like there are new announcements and suspensions extended every day. Because of this, it can be hard to stay on top of what the most current tariffs implemented are. This article will break down the most up-to-date tariffs that those in the real estate industry would want to be aware of.
DeSimone Consulting honored by Miami Herald
August 26, 2025
New York, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineering has been named one of Miami-Dade’s 2025 Best Workplaces by the Miami Herald, expanding a list of best workplace honors that includes USA Today, Crain’s New York, amNYmetro, and The Sunday Times of London. This latest honor reflects the strength of its workplace culture,
Commodore Construction appoints Netanel chief executive officer
August 26, 2025
Mount Vernon, NY Commodore Construction (Commodore) appointed Doron Netanel as its new chief executive officer. The appointment was made by Commodore’s chairman and co-founder, Gerry Boyle. In his new role, Netanel will be responsible for overseeing the New York based company’s current operations
Katz, Sapper & Miller welcomes Fasano as Real Estate Partner in New York
August 12, 2025
Manhattan, NY KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), a leading advisory, tax, and audit firm,has welcomed Christopher Fasano has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Services Group. He will be based in KSM’s New York office. As a partner at KSM, Fasano will specialize in delivering comprehensive tax and accounting solutions
United Jewish Organizations, IMC Architecture and Preferred Builders break ground for UJO’s social...
August 26, 2025
Brooklyn, NY United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO), elected officials, community leaders, IMC Architecture and Preferred Builders broke ground for UJO’s social services headquarters at 498 Bedford Ave. UJO president, Rabbi David Niederman, HPD acting commissioner Ahmed Tigani, NYC Department of City planning director Daniel Garodnick, NYC Community Affairs commissioner
Closings commence at 105-unit Bergen: design by Taller Frida Escobedo, DXA Studio and Workstead
August 26, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Avdoo has begun closings at Bergen in Boerum Hill. Designed by Taller Frida Escobedo, with master planning by DXA Studio, interior design by Workstead, and landscape design by DXA Studio and Patrick Cullina, Bergen features amenities and residences that elevate urban living and blend indoor and outdoor spaces.