What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent milestone that I was most proud of was the closing of my first deal. The deal involved helping my relatives’s former boss sell their Manhattan property, which was a significant accomplishment. My relatives trust in my ability to represent our family’s name and work
Manhattan, NY The James Lenox House Association (JLHA), comprised of James Lenox House and Carnegie East House, New York City’s not-for-profit independent and enriched living communities for older adults, hosted nearly 700 guests at its Spring Blossoms Gala in April. Held at The Plaza Hotel,
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent project I am very proud to have worked on involved the development and construction of an approximately $250 million mixed-use project consisting of over 300 mixed-income apartments, including federal low-income housing tax credit units,
Rochester, NY SWBR celebrates two new principals and four new senior associates on their promotions. Joe Kosiorek, AIA, Ed.D, and Allison Shannon, AIA, were both promoted to principal. Chris Goldan, Joe McNinch, AIA, Erik Reynolds, AIA, and Jeff Spenard, AIA, were all promoted to senior associate.
What is your top advice for someone just starting out in your field? If I could offer one piece of advice to someone just starting out, it would be this: Don’t rush — step back and see the full picture first. Before diving into a bid, take the time to understand the scope of the project.
Queens, NY DIGroup Architecture (DIG) is redefining how environments are experienced by embedding environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding design into the architectural process – right from the start. At a time when user experience drives design, DIG’s in-house graphics studio delivers
What is your top advice for someone just starting out in your field? I try to follow a lot of the advice I have heard given—and that has been given to me—by mentors and from leaders across our industry: ask a lot of questions, say “yes,” wake up early, be a sponge, ask more questions, listen, listen, listen.
Manhattan, NY EP Inspections & Commissioning (EPIC), a special inspections agency is expanding its in-house capabilities with the hiring of a licensed structural professional engineer, Vakhtang Tamasidze.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? The project I am most proud of is a project that is almost completed at Princeton University, the ES+SEAS buildings. I am so proud of this project for two reasons. The first being that I learned so much from being a part of the design team.
Greenburgh, NY Ronkonkoma-based TRITEC Real Estate Company is serving as the construction manager for the new Brightview Senior Living community. With a track record of delivering projects such as Brightview Port Jefferson and Sayville, Woodland Pond, Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, and numerous medical and
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? The project I am most proud of has yet to break ground but holds immense significance. The Elizabeth Seton Children’s Young Adult Center in White Plains, NY, is a pioneering specialized care facility for young adults with complex medical needs.
Manhattan, NY Architecture, planning and design experts RKTB Architects has another addition to its roster, while also celebrating a professional award presented to one of its staff of architectural designers. Adelaida Baez-Urena joins the team in the role of project manager, bringing a decade of
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? As a Partner at Cassin, I’m proud of my work on a NYC housing project through the PACT Preservation Program. It involved 43 parcels, 650 units, and complex financing with multiple stakeholders. The deal addressed 20 years of capital needs and preserved affordable housing for 1,000 residents.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I am most proud of brokering the $52.6 million sale of Rising Ground’s 28-acre Leake & Watts campus — leading the nonprofit through a transformational mission-aligned real estate strategy. Through comprehensive analytics and end-to-end execution across sales, leasing and relocation,
Manhattan, NY The Salvadori Center hosted its 2025 Annual Benefit on May 8 at the Rooftop at the Edison Ballroom, bringing together supporters, educators, and community leaders to champion innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education for K–12 students in
What is your top advice for someone just starting out in your field? Your reputation is your most valuable asset - this includes both your professional reputation (the quality of your work) and your personal brand (the quality of your person). It can take a long time to build your reputation, so be patient.
Manhattan, NY EP Engineering, an engineering services firm, has provided full engineering services for multiple Vuori locations around the country. The popular performance clothing store has expanded to most major cities across the United States and brought in EP Engineering’s team for the new
Tuxedo, NY Construction has begun on the Aufgang Architects-designed upscale multifamily residences, commercial and community space at Tuxedo Reserve, a 1,200-acre mixed-use development community in the Hudson Valley.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A few months into my job as a senior property coordinator, my assistant property manager was transferred to another property. A month later my tenant services coordinator quit and then my property manager temporarily took leave.
Manhattan, NY When the historic sidewalk in front of the James Beard House, a culinary landmark in New York City’s Greenwich Village at 167 West 12th St. began to show signs of age, the James Beard Foundation knew they needed experts in both preservation and craftsmanship. The sidewalk