Bradenton, FL Ian Fitzgerald of Largo Capital, Inc. arranged a $15 million construction loan for Forest Cove, a 156-unit workforce housing development. The financing was structured on a five-year term with 36 months of interest-only payments
Manhattan, NY According to GFP Real Estate, Tillotson Design Associates, Inc. has signed a 4,972 s/f lease renewal at 40 Worth St. in TriBeCa. The firm extended its commitment with a new five-year lease and will continue its occupancy immediately.
Blackwood, NJ Avatar Financial Group LLC provided $1.95 million in financing on a 162,000 s/f industrial building at 521 Rte. 168. The two-year bridge loan recapitalized a portion of the
Queens, NY Thomas Galo of RTL represented the landlord in a retail lease at 41-05 29th St. in Long Island City, securing Astra Hospitality for the building’s ground-floor retail space.
Austin, TX Flash, the mobility technology company connecting property owners, operators, and drivers, has appointed Peter Weiss as chief business officer. Weiss will lead
Brooklyn, NY Arrow Real Estate Advisors secured $4.9 million in acquisition and construction financing for a multifamily property located at 220 Union St. The loan was arranged on behalf of Omri
Paulsboro, NJ Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranged $38.74 million in permanent financing on behalf of Good Investment Partners for a two-property truck stop and travel center portfolio located at
Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate, LLC launched GFP Development, a new affiliated company formalizing the firm’s growing development and construction platform as GFP continues to pursue
Manhattan, NY Jeffrey Zund, executive director/leasing, and Steven Pressler, executive vice president/asset management for Resolution Real Estate arranged a 10,013 s/f, full-floor lease for
Manhattan, NY Cushman & Wakefield released a new research report highlighting a growing divide in downtown Manhattan’s office market, where demand for top-tier, amenitized buildings is
The New York Real Estate Journal is pleased to present Industry Leaders, a special feature recognizing exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and vision are shaping the future of New York's commercial real estate industry.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Handling the firm’s real estate matters, including the renewal of Davis Polk’s New York office lease as well as overseeing the build-out of plans, lease executions and space initiatives for the firm across our office locations.
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I believe mentorship is a daily practice. I develop people through the work — giving them responsibility, exposure to clients, and clear expectations.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m most proud of leading the full Yardi conversion across our New York portfolio, covering over 59,000 units and 360 buildings. When external consultants exited midway, I took full ownership and led the effort internally through completion.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m most proud of leading the marketing and communications for our newly published case study on the Con Edison Smart Usage Rewards page, highlighting our partnership
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? The best compliment you can get from a client is being sent another deal. Recently, I was introduced to a new opportunity before we even closed the current transaction.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? When renting a home, the biggest question is always “Will I be approved?” For decades, that answer has depended on slow, manual reviews by leasing teams, often taking days.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? At CLA, I am proud to have led the expansion of our Northeast cost segregation practice, helping build a strong, sustainable presence across New York and the greater Northeast. Cost segregation is a tax planning service that identifies commercial real estate assets eligible