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2021 Women in Professional Services: Leslie Byrd, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of finding a way to integrate really seamlessly at the firm and in my practice group. I joined Stroock in late 2019, just a few short months before the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Karen Scanna, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
My team and I represented a joint venture managed by Lendlease and L&M Development Partners in obtaining construction financing to develop a transformative 354,000 s/f
2021 Women in Professional Services: Debra Sapp, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Deals certainly looked different this year. Many of our clients on both the landlord and tenant side have felt the sting of the coronavirus and we’ve had to think outside the box to find creative compromises. I’m particularly proud of the work I’ve been
2021 Women in Professional Services: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Aside from being a working mother of a newborn and toddler during a pandemic, I am most proud of being a co-chair on the Suffolk County Bar Association Tax Certiorari & Condemnation committee and the newly formed Women in Tax Certiorari & Condemnation subcommittee. The subcommittee was
2021 Women in Professional Services: Jennifer Hower, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP
March 23, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Over the past year, the way in which real estate tax appeals are filed has changed remarkably. What was previously a very paperwork intense process is now
2021 Women in Professional Services: Elisabetta Coschignano, Sahn Ward PLLC
March 23, 2021
Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
The best way to advocate for other women is to include them in your projects, promote their skills and resources and support their endeavors in the
2021 Women in Professional Services: Shallini Mehra, Meridian Investment Sales
March 23, 2021
Why should women consider a career in commercial real estate and related services?
Real estate can offer a dynamic life-long career. It sounds so basic, but we all need a roof over our heads, a place to conduct business, and places to congregate for food and recreation (in a post-COVID world). Hence, real estate is here to stay. The industry will always have
2021 Women in Professional Services: Karol Robinson, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
March 23, 2021
Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
Diversity of voices, mentorship and sponsorship of up and coming attorney talent is a hallmark of my practice. As such, I sit on the Governing Committee for
2021 Women in Professional Services: Janet Bortz, The Kislak Company, Inc.
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
To adjust and be empathetic to the change in our transactional environment. Our job is to bring parties together including clients, third-party inspectors,
2021 Women in Professional Services: Zahra Jafri, Lynx Mortgage Bank LLC
March 23, 2021
What steps have you taken to ensure the continued success of your firm?
Over the past year, we have invested heavily in our digital platform and online presence. With the introduction of our mobile loan tracking app, and the implementation of
2021 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group
March 23, 2021
Women have made significant progress in the last year towards equality in the workplace. How do you advocate for your fellow women in real estate?
At Syska Hennessy we have a employee advocate group called SHAPE (Syska Hennessy Advocating for Professional Equality). This group helps with diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an employee run organization
Meridian Capital Group arranges $53 million in financing for Bronx cooperative property
March 18, 2021
Bronx, NY Meridian Capital Group arranged $48 million in financing for the refinance of The Whitehall, a cooperative property in the Riverdale neighborhood, in addition to a $5 million revolving line-of-credit.
Commercial Classroom: Situation critical - by Edward Smith
March 2, 2021
Time is running out for the Hospitality and the Airline industries. The COVID-19 Pandemic has devastated those industries. Nationally, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, as of November, 2020, 57,180 hotels in the U.S. have closed and they predict
We have the funds and the tech – NYC just needs energy efficiency project sponsors - by Walter Kin...
March 2, 2021
These are totally unprecedented times for commercial real estate (CRE) in New York City. Aside from the obvious effects of COVID-19 and related shutdowns of entire office buildings, NYC is
Edgewood Capital Advisors handles closings for 8 loans totaling $79.8 million
March 2, 2021
Southport, CT Edgewood Capital Advisors, a real estate investment firm handled the following closings: Edgewood closed a $16.5 million land loan to fund the infrastructure costs of a
Meridian Capital Group arranges $38.2 million in condominium inventory financing for The Farrington ...
March 2, 2021
Queens, NY Meridian Capital Group arranged a $38.2 million loan to refinance 73 residential units within The Farrington, a condominium property in
IREON welcomes Jennifer Meilan and Melissa Cortez of 71 Visuals to its roster
March 2, 2021
Westbury, NY IREON welcomes Jennifer Meilan, principal | CEO and Melissa Cortez, director business development of 71 Visuals to its roster.
Meridian’s Team Doshi sells Art Deco elevator building with 48 units in the North Bronx for $5.6m
March 2, 2021
Bronx, NY Meridian’s Amit Doshi and Shallini Mehra sold 2775 Morris Ave., a 1932 Art Deco elevator building located in the Fordham neighborhood.
Largo secures $7.6 million in financing for Toronto multifamily acquisition
March 2, 2021
Toronto, ON Kevin Ross, vice president of originations at Largo Capital’s Toronto office, arranged a $7.6 million loan for the
Sabesan of Cresa arranges 90,000 s/f of lease renewals for LIM College
March 2, 2021
Manhattan, NY Cresa managing principal Peter Sabesan has arranged renewal leases for 90,000 s/f at two separate locations for LIM College, a