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December Spotlight: 2020 Year in Review
December 22, 2020
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) published its monthly spotlight.
Michael Rossi, Elegran
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
While I missed the energy and family-style culture of our offices as well as seeing our staff and agents in-person every day, I loved being able to
Andrew Natter, Collaborative Group
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
I have learned that when an unprecedented, unforeseen event that impacts all areas of business and life occurs, all deals are
Eric Meer, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
In the early days of the pandemic, I needed to focus on my family’s safety and well-being while also being available and
Jeffrey Keitelman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
As the pandemic spread and we all quarantined, it ushered in a new normal—but it wasn’t really all that “new.” It was a
Leslie Cook, KBE-NY, LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Working during the pandemic was very challenging. Our company was able execute a plan to keep everyone on payroll and not
Christian Dedvukaj, Brix Real Estate Advisors
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
While the transactions are important, and they put food on the table. I am most proud of how we were able to help our clients in
John Sorrenti, FAIA, FRAIC, JRS Architect, P.C.
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Originally, it was the thought of our employees not being as productive at home as in the office, but that turned out not to be
Jason Horowitz, Triforce Commercial Real Estate LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
I found negotiations between buyers/sellers & landlords/tenants to be an especially difficult task
Craig Deitelzweig, Marx Realty
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The most challenging part of working during the pandemic was not being able to have those one-on-one meetings with my team. Despite the
Elie Rieder, Castle Lanterra Properties
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In July 2020, CLP acquired the residential portion of The Triangle, a class A, 529-unit community components in downtown Austin. This modern
Jared Horowitz, Newmark
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
Working from home created many challenges. Although once you adjust to kids screaming, dogs barking and spouses talking in the same room, you
Gurpreet Singh, ACC Space
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
The ground lease of a 1.85-acre site in prime LIC, Queens. It was special because my very good friend represented the landlord, and it was
Esti Broyde, Roey Realty LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Keeping my clients calm and comforted that the crisis will pass and deals put on hold will close
Edward Smith, Jr., Commercial Classroom LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Changing my mode of teaching from live classroom to zoom meetings. Not being able to see students’ reactions and a reduction in student interaction.
Marianne Mathieu, FNF Family of Companies
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
Helping my agency customers quickly learn new technology to navigate the turbulent business environment caused by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. Most states
Orazio Crisalli, Syracuse Realty Group, LLC
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
We put a 15-acre development parcel under contract which we have been working on for two years. It will be the site for our next mixed-use
Dailey Tipton, Evolution Energy Partners
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
With the lockdown impacting many of the industries we support, we saw an immediate need to shift our focus. Our customers needed to
Larry Ross, LJR Realty Associates
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
It gave me the opportunity to appreciate and respect the day to day needs of my family members and to regain sight of the things that
Daniel Berman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
What is most notable to me about 2020 is how lopsided the effects have been on different market segments. In some ways, the pandemic has