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2019 Ones to Watch: Jamie DeNicola, Cignature Realty
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
I credit much of my initial success to a few things. First, I have two great mentors at Cignature Realty. From day one, the firm’s founders, Lazer Sternhell and Peter Vanderpool set the tone, setting achievable goals and holding me accountable for:
2019 Ones to Watch: Bridgette Van Sloun, Urbahn Architects
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
For the past two years, I have been the project architect for the new 65,000 s/f CUNY Lehman College Nursing Education, Research, and Practice Center (NERPC) in the Bronx. Despite many challenges related to the…
2019 Ones to Watch: Alicia Koledin, AKcelerate
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
I think my success can be attributed to literally everyone I’ve met. My family for their advice and unwavering support from the time I was a little kid building houses with Legos. All of my classmates and colleagues for the way they’ve taught, challenged and…
2019 Ones to Watch: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
My father, David and my wife, Victoria.
My father founded the company in 1979, and provided me an incredible building block to continue the growth of Maltz Auctions into the $100 million firm it is today. After watching and learning from him, I had the opportunity to…
2019 Ones to Watch: Scott Lesizza, Furniture Advocates
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
The successful project completion of a major law firm’s offices at Hudson Yards. It’s a great feeling to see the end result of everyone’s hard work.…
2019 Ones to Watch: Jessica Stanton, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
In January 2019, The New York Post awarded a Golden Brick Award to a transaction that I worked on with partners Samuel Ross, Hyman Kindler and Dov Brandstatter. The transaction was between…
2019 Ones to Watch: Chuck Merritt Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.
April 16, 2019
How have your life experiences impacted who you are professionally?
As a teenager, I was fascinated with real estate. Growing up in Queens, things were always changing especially in the Flushing area. I was a carpenter while attending college and learned a lot about the trade. In addition, I learned how to read plans and how to…
2019 Ones to Watch: Dov Bleich, Tri State Commercial Realty
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
I recently joined the industry seven months ago and have successfully completed 18 retail lease transactions. This accomplishment motivates me and I am looking forward to filling up many more vacant spaces in the area.
2019 Ones to Watch: Craig Levine, Quest Builders Group Inc.
April 16, 2019
Who are some leaders that you admire and why? ?
The principals at Design Republic – the way they have created a positive and inclusive culture is amazing. Each employee is empowered and able to make quick decisions and is supported by management. A true testament to leading by allowing your teams to decide on the direction of the process not by micromanaging…
2019 Ones to Watch: Steve Williamson, Thasos
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
I consider leading the launch of Thasos’ data portal as one of my greatest achievements this past year. Because of this platform, Thasos’ intelligence on shopping and retail properties is now available to an expansive list of commercial real estate firms in a much friendlier format. I am proud to be a…
Newmark Knight Frank and Cushman & Wakefield Long Island brokers share Most-Ingenious Deal Award fro...
April 11, 2019
Old Bethpage, NY ABLI and CIBS presented the Long Island real industry’s awards on April 10th. The Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Award was shared by brokers with Newmark Knight Frank and Cushman & Wakefield for Haugland Group’s $12 million purchase of 336 South Service Rd.
Siegelman joins Ripco Real Estate team
April 11, 2019
New York, NY According to Ripco Real Estate, Josh Siegelman, a Commercial Observer “30 Under 30” alumni and top retail broker has joined the firm. Siegelman, previously an executive vice president and partner at Winick Realty Group...
Nelson of Avison Young New York City
office launches new podcast: The Nelson Report
April 9, 2019
New York, NY According to the New York City office for Avison Young, The Nelson Report, a new podcast series hosted by head of tri-state investment sales James Nelson, has been launched. Nelson, who has been involved with the sale of over 400 properties and loans surpassing $4 billion ...
Greystone adds Cockley as deputy chief underwriter for FHA multifamily lending
April 2, 2019
New York, NY Greystone, a leading commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory company, announced that Eben H. Cockley has joined as Deputy Chief Underwriter for the FHA lending platform, focusing on market rate multifamily and affordable housing.
Famularo and Goldschmidt of Meridian Retail Leasing arrange a 1,100 s/f lease in the Upper East Side...
April 5, 2019
Manhattan, NY Meridian Retail Leasing, the retail leasing division of Meridian Capital Group, has arranged a long-term lease for a high-end cocktail bar at 1373 First Ave. in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
Lee & Associates NYC undergoes major rebranding of property and project management divisions
April 2, 2019
New York, NY Lee & Associates NYC LLC (Lee NYC) has completed a long-anticipated effort to rebrand its commercial property management and project management businesses. The respective businesses, formerly known as Sierra Real Estate and Sierra Development Associates,
LandStar Title Agency launches partnership with Seaport Title Agency
April 2, 2019
Carle Place, NY LandStar Title Agency has launched a strategic partnership with The Seaport Title Agency Ltd effective March 15th. The Seaport Title Agency is a licensed title insurance agent currently issuing policies
Pagano of Avison Young renews 38,600 s/f lease
April 2, 2019
Farmingdale, NY According to Milvado Property Group, Newsday has renewed its 38,600 s/f lease at 360 Smith St., where it has resided for 20 years.
Battaglia of Stonegate Real Estate arranges 6,651 s/f lease in Melville
April 2, 2019
Melville, NY Nicholas Battaglia of Stonegate Real Estate has brokered a 6,651 s/f lease at 532 Broadhollow Rd., the Broadhollow Corporate Center. Battaglia represented the tenant, Greater New York Financial Services.
Launer of JLL testifies to Oyster Bay board; CIBS Long Island supports three-story Jericho hotel
April 2, 2019
Oyster Bay, NY Eric Launer, an associate board member of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS) told the town board that CIBS supports a proposed three-story hotel in Jericho.