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2022 Women in Professional Services: Beth Zafonte, Akerman LLP
October 25, 2022
What advice would you give the next generation of women in your industry? I have two pieces of advice. First, show up in person. The commercial real estate industry is fueled by relationships. While a hybrid work environment may be convenient, it cannot replace face to face interaction and the connections and learning that occurs when you are with your team in person.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Christine Chipurnoi, USI Insurance Services
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? In April 2022, selected by JPI Companies to be their insurance broker. Since founding, JPI has acquired and developed over 350 projects in more than 140 cities covering 27 states and Canada
2022 Women in Professional Services: Tammy Huang, Montroy Andersen DeMarco
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I am currently working on an interesting upgrade of approximately 60 terraces at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Design revisions at this prominent historical complex required the Landmarks Preservation
2022 Women in Professional Services: Caitlin McDonough, Conway Farrell Curtin Kelly P.C.
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I coordinated the closing of an approximately $18 million loan involving sixteen mortgages across properties located in four states and we closed within seventeen days of loan approval.
Stander joins Denham Wolf Real Estate Services as senior project manager
October 25, 2022
New York, NY Jessica Stander has joined Denham Wolf Real Estate Services’ (Denham Wolf) project management services department as a senior project manager. With a background in the field of architecture and 20 years of design and capital project management experience, Stander brings a tactful and creative approach to all aspects of her work.
Brooklyn Public Library retains Bellet Construction for façade renovations
October 25, 2022
Brooklyn Heights, NY Bellet Construction has been engaged by the Brooklyn Public Library system to implement repairs on the terracotta façade of the Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierpont St. A registered National Historic Landmark,
2022 Women in Professional Services: Elizabeth Marchionni, Esq., Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? In the past year, I successfully resolved two contentious cases for two separate clients embroiled in years-long, multi-million dollar litigations. In each of the cases, the opposing party sought extensive monetary
Rose Equities and Garden Communities propose mixed-use rental community in Harrison
October 25, 2022
Harrison, NY Two family-owned real estate companies presented plans to the Harrison Planning Board to transform a shuttered hotel site into a residential mixed-use community. Renaissance Harrison is the proposed transformation of the 28 acre-former Renaissance Westchester Hotel site into a residential community, including retail and cultural venues available to the public.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Zelko, JLL
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I relocated to NYC during the pandemic to accept a position as vice president, Capital Markets, with JLL. In the past 12 months, I have helped close $2.6 billion in investment sales transactions during what has been one of the industry’s most challenging markets.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Christina Ying, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? In the past 12 months, I closed over $600 million in loans on a range of different commercial real estate assets from multi-family buildings, industrial warehouses,
STUDIO V’s 1,400-unit Halletts North waterfront development approved by NYC council - to include 3...
October 25, 2022
New York, NY STUDIO V received city council approval for their design for a project on the NYC waterfront, Halletts North. The 1,400-unit residential development comprises three mixed-use towers on the Halletts Peninsula in Astoria, Queens and includes 335 permanently affordable residences, a public waterfront park, 21,500 s/f for community facilities, and a 525-space parking garage. The public spaces and park were designed in collaboration with landscape architect Ken Smith Workshop.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Marie Zere, Zere Real Estate Services
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Zere Real Estate Services recently sold a commercial office building portfolio of properties to one of their investors over the past year.
Skanska selected for two MTA projects $200 million Flushing Line improvements and $113 million 17 ne...
October 25, 2022
New York, NY Skanska has been awarded two Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects totaling over $313 million. Skanska and its joint venture partner, N.J.-based Railroad Construction Co. have been selected by the MTA to make improvements on the Flushing Line for $200 million. AECOM serves as the project’s engineer.
Lendlease breaks ground on Northwell Health’s Medical Pavilion
October 25, 2022
New York, NY Lendlease, Ennead and Ewing Cole, Northwell Health and local leaders broke ground on the Northwell Medical Pavilion at Third Ave. and E. 77th St. This outpatient care facility will be anchored by innovative cancer care programs led by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and also include neuroscience services and cardiac care among a host of other medical specialties.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Esther Reizes-Lowenbein, Esther Reizes & Co.
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months how have you helped your industry grow through professional creativity, innovation and leadership? My team and I purchased 15 large commercial properties nationwide, including office, industrial and NNN retail properties.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Logan Boenning, Investment Property Realty Group
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Successfully brokering the sale of a mixed-use building in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. In January 2020, a fire broke out, leaving the building uninhabitable
HLW designs Fordham’s 29,500 s/f Father McShane Student Center
October 25, 2022
New York, NY HLW completed the design and development of Fordham University’s Father McShane Student Center. The addition features a lower-level, fitness center (double the size of current facility); a 9,000 s/f student lounge; expanded administrative offices; and a large, versatile events space.
Changes to the NYC construction code are set to go in effect early November 2022 - by Frank Szalajd...
October 25, 2022
The 2022 New York Construction Code is set for implementation on Monday, November 7th. Enhancements in this revision will primarily account for development in technology and safety standards since the code was largely revised in 2014.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Michele Lindner, Grassi Advisors & Accountants
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? The highlight every year is finding solutions that help my construction clients become more profitable. This past year, one of the most significant ways I was able to do this was through providing insights
Crystal Windows earns green award for its 2,320-panel rooftop system
October 25, 2022
Queens, NY National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems recently received a Green Award for its commitment to sustainable operations. In the July/August 2022 issue of leading national trade publication Door & Window Market (DWM), Crystal was named one