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2019 Women in Real Estate: Jen Ogden, Avison Young
September 17, 2019
What is your favorite motivational quote?
“Winter always turns to Spring.” ~ The writings of Nichiren Daishonin. I have always loved this quote, it is full of hope and encouragement and has helped sustain me in this business which can have its
2019 Women in Real Estate: Julia Wachter, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
September 17, 2019
What recent project or transaction are you most proud of?
Most recently, I assisted our client CIM Group in structuring a large mixed-use condominium development in DUMBO at 85 Jay St. Upon completion, the project will comprise an entire city block with more than 700 residences, a
Vail joins O&S Associates as director of marketing and business development
September 17, 2019
Hackensack, NJ O&S Associates has added Jessica Vail, director of marketing and business development, to corporate headquarters. Vail brings a decade of experience in business development, marketing and corporate communications within the...
Tempco supplies glass for Manhattan office building
September 17, 2019
Manhattan, NY Tempco Glass Fabrication recently supplied new energy efficient dual-pane insulated glass units for the major renovation of an office building at 817 Broadway. Tempco was part of the window fenestration design and installation team...
BGA manages elevator upgrades at The SoHo Prince Building; Part of recent upgrades to the 12-story f...
September 17, 2019
Manhattan, NY The SoHo Prince Building on 568-578 Broadway has completed several upgrades. This 12-story factory loft building in the SoHo Historic District contains 354,000 s/f of retail and office space, with façades along Broadway, Prince and Crosby Sts.
Water, water, lead sweet water: A three-step approach to access/manage a lead in water risk - by Le...
September 17, 2019
Wow! Who would have thought the whole lead-in-water issue would resurrect itself in Newark, N.J.? Didn’t we figure this one out? And didn’t our public water systems have enough common sense to keep their eyes on the ball and not make the same mistake(s)?
New proposed rules for fire safety guides, checklists and close the door signs will save lives - by ...
September 17, 2019
There are special areas of concern when it comes to fire safety in apartment buildings. Families in apartment buildings live close together; affecting each other’s risks associated with fire. While the chances of a fire starting in an apartment are about the same as in a private home...
New York City’s Local Law 97’s effect on electrical systems in existing buildings - by Erin Anth...
September 17, 2019
The goal of recently-enacted New York City Local Law 97 is to reduce carbon footprints of buildings larger than 25,000 s/f 40% by the year 2030 and 80% by the year 2050. Buildings not in compliance with Local Law 97 by the 2024 deadline will face substantial fines.
McCormack promoted to creative director at TPG
September 17, 2019
New York, NY TPG Architecture has promoted Samantha McCormack, RA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, to creative director. The news follows the opening of McCormack’s latest corporate interiors project for Macmillan Publishers, underscoring the firm's...
Golisano gifts $7.5 million to Roberts Wesleyan College for SWBR-designed project
September 17, 2019
Rochester, NY According to Roberts Wesleyan College, it has received a gift of $7.5 million from Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano to build an innovative new Community Engagement Center. The 25,000 s/f two-story, center will serve as a hub for connection...
Shawmut celebrates completion of PUMA’s Fifth Avenue flagship; 18,000 s/f, two-story space include...
September 17, 2019
Manhattan, NY Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.4 billion national construction management firm, celebrated the grand opening of PUMA's Fifth Ave. flagship, its first brick-and-mortar location in New York. Members of Shawmut's retail team...
Executive of the Month: David Katz, principal and founder of Katz Architecture: Expert designer and ...
September 17, 2019
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal recently sat down with David Katz, principal and founder of Katz Architecture for a Q&A session.
Q: What are some of your most notable projects at Katz Architecture?
Belkin joins the HLW team as a principal
September 17, 2019
New York, NY Architecture, design and planning firm HLW has added Julia Belkin to the team. As principal, she comes to her new role with a background in creative visioning, planning and project execution. Her organizational leadership....
Breaking Ground begins $100 million Passive House project; Betances Residence designed by COOKFOX Ar...
September 17, 2019
South Bronx, NY Breaking Ground, one of New York’s largest supportive housing developers, broke ground on Betances Residence, its latest development. Breaking Ground’s new building will bring 152 units of affordable and supportive housing...
Congress Building and Consigli complete $60 million, 110,000 s/f skilled nursing and rehabilitation ...
September 17, 2019
White Plains, NY Congress Building Corp., a full-service construction firm based in Peabody, MA, collaborating in a joint venture with Consigli Construction, has completed construction of The White Plains Institute for Rehabilitation and Healthcare...
Great Point Capital to build $100 million Lionsgate facility
September 17, 2019
Yonkers, NY Great Point Capital Management, a media-focused investment fund run by Robert Halmi and Fehmi Zeko, has signed a letter of intent with Lionsgate to build a major new production facility, with Lionsgate becoming a long-term anchor tenant...
Chetrit Org.’s $160M Parkhill City development nears completion; Team includes NY Developers and H...
September 17, 2019
Queens, NY Parkhill City, a $160 million multifamily complex project being developed by the Chetrit Organization at 152-11 89th Ave., between 150th and 153rd Sts. in Jamaica, is nearing completion. The developer has opened its leasing office for the property.
2019 Women in Real Estate: Elise Wagner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
September 17, 2019
Who inspired you to join the CRE Industry?
My first job after law school was with a law firm called Tufo & Zuccotti, a boutique firm specializing in land-use and zoning law. John Zuccotti became a mentor and a role model. His leadership, in both his work as a
2019 Women in Real Estate: Mary Jeanne Egleston, HUB International Northeast
September 17, 2019
How do you hold your own in a negotiation?
Many people think to be a successful negotiator, you must be intimidating and inflexible. My strategy to negotiations is quite the opposite. My style is to be more cooperative and approachable. I find that those that I am dealing with
2019 Women in Real Estate: Lauren Werther, Avison Young
September 17, 2019
What is the best advice you have received, and who was it from?
A female colleague at my first job out of college told me that being underestimated is one of the biggest