Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Around 20 years ago I was fortunate to be retained by several large commercial real estate owners/operators in the Brooklyn area to act as debtors’ counsel in a
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
My personal and professional “game-changer” occurred upon the passing of my father. This “game-changer” happened at the same time that I was building my
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
I have been a tuition assistance committee member for a Brooklyn Yeshivah for 21 years helping parents navigate the challenges of paying ever
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The first loan I ever did was for a client with a portfolio of three NNN-leased fast food restaurants in Queens. He took a chance on a young, hungry mortgage broker because
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
I am right now in the midst a project particularly meaningful to my career. I spent over a year identifying and acquiring four separate development sites on one block in East Flatbush, and we are now
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
85 Quay St. I leased 3,000 s/f in Greenpoint to Wild Alaskan Inc. The crazy part is I met the owner while walking down the street of the
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
I would have to say my first one. It wasn’t the biggest deal, but it was the one that showed me this is my career path. I saw that my skills were
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The restoration project at Our Lady of Victory Church in downtown Rochester. I was able to take on all aspects of the architectural side of
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Charlotte Square Phase I. This was a project that I worked on six years ago, before I was licensed. It was a high-profile project in downtown,
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
In 2013, we were awarded our two largest projects at that time, simultaneously, by the same owner. Both were new construction of several buildings
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
After eight great years of retail brokerage deal making in Manhattan, the “game-changer” deal was my first building purchase: A six-unit multifamily
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The East New York portfolio. This portfolio consisted of 13 non-contiguous development sites and was marketed during the middle of the first of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) rezoning in
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The “game-changers” for me have been the partners and staff in Marks Paneth with whom I have worked for more than a decade. The partners have been
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
This past year, we were dealing with a multi-generational family trust who had substantial tax implications if they were to outright fee simple sale so we structed a ground lease, which still represents a great solution for owners who have protected a
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Besides being a broker, I am also an ordained Pastor and founder of Evidence Gospel Kingdom Church, Bronx, New York, and enjoy serving my community with
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
There has not been just one project or deal that was a “game changer”, every deal has taught me lessons I will need to further advance
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
530 West 25th St. It’s a 95,000 s/f property in Chelsea that is now home to multiple prestigious art galleries.
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The sale of 516-530 West 25th St. was a game changer because this was the largest transaction
Manhattan, NY Skyline Properties is a locally based brokerage firm that handles many different property types, including ground leases, commercial buildings, apartment buildings, townhouses, mixed-use investment buildings, mixed-use user buildings,
How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Over the years, I have been very involved with Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer, home sponsor, and board member, both in Atlanta and recent in New York.