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2019 Ones to Watch: John Hurley, Isa Realty Group, LLC
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Perseverance and integrity are two attributes I have always lived by; these attributes I learned from my parents.
2019 Ones to Watch: Michael Cardillo, Compass Commercial
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
I successfully sold a development site at 118 New Jersey Ave., in East New York to a hotel developer. I was responsible for achieving the record price per buildable s/f in East NY since the MIH rezoning was approved in 2016.
2019 Ones to Watch: Daniel Kowalsky, HKS Capital Partners
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Work ethic. Not one successful entrepreneur has ever advanced their business without hard work and dedication to honing their craft. This goes hand in hand with remaining humble, removing ego, and having a “student of the game” attitude at all times.
2019 Ones to Watch: Adriana Contavalle, TEK Realty Advisors LLC
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
In August of 2018 I joined TEK Realty Advisors, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage located in Astoria, Queens. During my first couple of months I recalibrated my focus and I made building a foundation in certain
2019 Ones to Watch: Joseph Sorbara, ACC Space
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
My greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months is earning my position as director at ACC Space. The team recognized my success early in my career, closing approx. 30 deals in my first full year in the business and aggressively recruited me to
2019 Ones to Watch: Andrew Lieb, Lieb at Law, P.C. & Lieb School
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
Launching sexualharassmenttrainingny.com, a digital training vendor, which offers a complete solution for HR professionals to satisfy their company’s compliance with both Labor Law §201-g and Local Law 96 of 2018, by way of
2019 Ones to Watch: Mark Peterson, Shen Milsom & Wilke
April 16, 2019
What advice can you offer to someone who is interested in a career in your industry?
I recommend working in three different capacities in order to become fully rounded: client, installer and consultant. By performing in these different capacities one can begin to fully appreciate the different perspectives
2019 Ones to Watch: Jesse Iadanza, AmTrust Title
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
As is true with every parcel of real estate, each transaction is unique and comes with its own set of facts and circumstances that must be carefully analyzed and considered. I attribute my success as an underwriter to
2019 Ones to Watch: Trystan Polsinelli, Compass Commercial
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
Being offered the opportunity to join Compass, was an opportunity of a life time. I successfully sold three retail condos, 262-272 Mott St., for a just under $3,000 per s/f, in my first six months of my investment sales’ career.
2019 Ones to Watch: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Nothing can replace hard work when it comes to success. I take the time to really evaluate and develop each case I negotiate to show maximum results for our clients. I am also lucky to have partners and staff with that same work ethic.
2019 Ones to Watch: David Khukhashvili, Ariel Property Advisors
April 16, 2019
What advice can you offer to someone who is interested in a career in your industry?
Choose a path that you are passionate about. Given the highly competitive nature of the real estate industry, it’s very important to constantly hone your skills and master your craft as a professional. Having a drive is vital and a true passion is a great catalyst.
2019 Ones to Watch: Eli Weisblum, Ariel Property Advisors
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
In 2018, I doubled the amount of business that I originated versus the previous year. By expanding my focus to cover all asset classes and becoming more familiar with different market dynamics, I also expanded my geographic range of deals
2019 Ones to Watch: Luke Meola, CNY
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
Being a part of the Times Sq. Edition Hotel (a.k.a. 20 Times Sq.) team and having a hand in building something so iconic in one of the most famous places in the world, is something I’m incredibly proud of. Everyone I worked with and
2019 Ones to Watch: Julia Rocco, Kimco Realty
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
I attribute my success to having a learning mindset. I’m curious about everything in real estate and have worked in many different facets of the industry from acquisitions to commercial mortgage backed securities. My broad experience has helped me establish a big picture perspective.
2019 Ones to Watch: Lou Fuoco, The Fuoco Group
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
Drawing visibility and credibility to Opportunity Zones, one of the biggest game changers for commercial real estate, communities, and investors to come out of the Tax Reform Act. I love being one step ahead, and now there are more options than 1031s.
2019 Ones to Watch: Paige Engeldrum, Cushman & Wakefield
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
I largely attribute my success to my family. My parents always taught me there are no limits to my goals and there are no obstructions too challenging to deter me from achieving them. My sisters help to keep me grounded and put the larger picture in perspective.
2019 Ones to Watch: James Ashley Johnston, Metropolis Property Group
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
I launched Metropolis Property Group (MPG) with a goal to create a full-service development company with a strategic business plan that provides real estate services correlated to varied roles across numerous asset classes. To support MPG’s immediate growth, I added
2019 Ones to Watch: Miguel Jauregui, Greysteel
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
The past 12 months have been a whirlwind of change for me as a new father and by joining a new firm. I feel most accomplished by the opportunity that was presented to me as the co-lead of Greysteel’s NYC office, working directly under the guidance of
2019 Ones to Watch: Nate Lowy, Juniper Capital Group
April 16, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
My lending relationships which are built on trust and transparency. Anyone can submit a loan to a bank and procure a term sheet that looks appealing. But I will only transact with a lender I have a personal relationship with, which allows me to negotiate better terms or
2019 Ones to Watch: Isaac Shrem, Westbridge Realty Group
April 16, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
Being named director of our firm towards the end of 2018 was a monumental accomplishment in my career. I started here at Westbridge when the firm was literally one month old, and I had minimal knowledge of the industry.