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Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Jason Karp, Shawmut Design and Construction
October 27, 2026
I’m most proud of how our expanded use of drones is changing the way we plan and build complex projects. In preconstruction, we fly sites to develop logistics plans for individual projects and master plans.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Craig Bagnoli, Kajima Building & Design Group
October 27, 2026
One of the greatest opportunities is reimagining existing commercial properties to meet evolving business needs. Rising construction costs, longer development timelines and sustainability goals are driving more clients toward renovation and repositioning rather than new construction.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Jared Rehberg, Besen Partners
October 27, 2026
I think the biggest opportunity is in how the industry uses its own data. CRE generates enormous amounts of information, including leases, operating costs, foot traffic, energy usage, and tenant feedback, but much of it still sits in PDFs, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Alyssa Murphy, Herman Katz LLP
October 27, 2026
>We recently resolved multifaceted litigation involving a sizable distribution facility in rural New York. Its PILOT agreement had begun to phase out, and the property taxes were set to quadruple. By meticulously analyzing market data and deploying a tailored negotiation strategy, we proudly secured an equitable, reduced property valuation for our client, yielding seven-figure tax savings and predictably stable taxes for years to come.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Logan Lowe, Woods Lonergan
October 27, 2026
In two decades as an MAI appraiser and real estate attorney, the work I think about most is air rights. Nearly 20 years ago, I was involved in some of the largest air rights transfers across the five boroughs. I watched Red Hook, Gowanus and Long Island City transform into vibrant neighborhoods. Many parcels I appraised or worked on as an attorney now anchor high-rise towers, commercial hubs and public plazas.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Ben Biberaj, IPRG Retail Leasing
October 27, 2026
With 15+ years in commercial real estate, I’ve built a strong track record of executing transactions, closing over 100 deals annually, and cultivating lasting relationships throughout New York City’s retail market. As President of IPRG Retail Leasing, my focus is on translating that success into a growing
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Russell Detres, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial
October 27, 2026
I think the biggest opportunity for innovation is streamlining how commercial real estate deals get done in both leasing and sales. There are still too many unnecessary steps that slow transactions down and favor larger institutional firms with more resources.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Michael Discenza, Harris Beach Murtha
October 27, 2026
Creative capital stacks and public-private partnerships that address the need for affordable housing and senior living. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act raises public welfare investment cap for banks from 15% to 20%, potentially unlocking capital for LIHTC projects and streamlining regulatory barriers. In New York, proposed legislation allowing multiple transfers of State LIHTC could improve liquidity
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Jason Cooper, P.G., H2M architects + engineers
October 27, 2026
For seven years, Phipps Houses and my team worked to remediate a brownfield site in Far Rockaway and help transform it into Rockaway Village, an affordable, 1,700-unit mixed-use housing development. Our project achieved Track 1 Unrestricted Use, New York State’s most stringent brownfield cleanup standard, which was a significant professional accomplishment for me.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Carrie Adduci, Certilman Balin Adler & Hy...
October 27, 2026
I see the biggest opportunity for innovation on Long Island as property conversion and redevelopment. There simply is not enough vacant land on Long Island for traditional new construction. There is, however, a large inventory of properties that were built for a different economic era.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: Ezra Sutton, Meridian Capital Group
October 27, 2026
Ezra Sutton is an Associate at Meridian Capital Group, where he underwrites and places debt for multifamily, mixed-use, office and retail properties. Since joining in 2021, he has worked on more than $3 billion in financings, pairing rigorous credit analysis with a hands-on, client-first approach.
Ones To Watch: Innovators In Commercial Real Estate: RunEnvelope
October 27, 2026
RunEnvelope is a New York City software company that produces architect-grade zoning studies for any lot in the five boroughs in minutes. Every legal development scenario is modeled, drawn floor by floor and cited to the Zoning Resolution, giving brokers, owners and developers the answer to the first question in any deal before they hire an architect.
CREtech New York 2026: From AI ambition to real-world innovation
October 26, 2026
Manhattan, NY Artificial intelligence was once again the driving force at CREtech New York 2026, but this year’s conference revealed an important evolution. The
Approved Oil secures long-term New York City fuel terminal agreement with Sunoco
October 26, 2026
New York, NY Approved Oil has secured a long-term agreement with Sunoco for a new fuel terminal location in New York City, extending into the 2040s and marking a significant
Ones To Watch: Innovators in CRE: Jack Ovadia
October 27, 2026
Innovation Highlight: What I’m most proud of is building Ovadia Design Group (ODG) so the client deals with one team from first sketch to final install.
Ones To Watch: Innovators in CRE: Stephen Kaufman
October 27, 2026
Innovation Highlight: The accomplishment I am most proud of is receiving the Mayoral Service Recognition Award for pro-bono consulting work through PennPAC. I served on teams that advised Hit the Books and Building Skills NY, two New York City nonprofits doing important work in education and workforce development.
Ones To Watch: Innovators in CRE: Brian Sahn, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
October 27, 2026
Innovation in Action: AI is the big topic. How will that drive legal services? We will see integration of such services in delivering a better product and outcome for clients. Efficiency and time savings matter, such as lease abstractions, use of these tools for reviewing and cross-checking loan documents, and review of title commitments, etc.
Ones To Watch: Innovators in CRE: Anthony Mormile, Orange Bank & Trust Company
October 27, 2026
Innovation Highlight: What I am most proud of is helping establish and grow Orange Bank & Trust’s presence in the Bronx, a community where I was born and raised. Over the past five years, we have opened two successful branches, with a third in development, while generating significant deposit and loan growth.
Lewis Apartments opens independence rental-home community near downtown Sacramento
October 26, 2026
West Sacramento, CA Independence in West Sacramento, a new gated community of 208 townhome-style rental homes developed by Lewis Apartments, will officially opened its leasing
Ones To Watch: Innovators in CRE: Greg Corbin, Northgate Real Estate Group
October 27, 2026
Greg Corbin is President and Founder of Northgate Real Estate Group, ranked #1 in New York and among the top firms nationally for bankruptcy, foreclosure and restructuring brokerage. He sells commercial real estate and negotiates workouts for borrowers, lenders and property owners, bringing complex matters to resolution.