Bronx, NY According to EPIC Commercial Realty, the firm has completed the sale of 720-722 East 216th St., two contiguous parcels consisting a development site in the Williamsbridge neighborhood. The property traded for $2.7 million. Emmanuel Ukah, investment sales associate at EPIC Commercial, represented the sellers and the buyer.
Manhattan, NY Fried Frank had their real estate holiday gala at Cipriani 42nd St. on December 4th. Hosted by Fried Frank’s real estate partners, including chairman Jonathan Mechanic, the event attracted more than 1,300 guests.
Manhattan, NY Over 200 brokers attended RFR Realty’s “Sunset Cocktail Party,” which was held on November 29th in the Penthouse at 17 State St., a 42-story boutique office tower. The catered event featured signature drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Manhattan, NY On December 11th, 2018, Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) hosted a Women in Law Leadership Event at the Durst Organization’s new event space at 4 Times Sq. Developed by C&W’s Legal Sector Advisory Group (LSAG) and Women’s Integrated Network (WIN), it was an opportunity to bring together a panel of law firm and in-house counsel leaders, both attorneys and executives, to share their life journeys, obstacles, and solutions that got them to where they are today.
Manhattan, NY On November 13th, YMWREA hosted Isaac Zion, co-chief investment officer of SL Green, as their guest speaker. Zion discussed his career path into commercial real estate, how he landed at SL Green, his view on the market and the complexities of putting together deals that lead to the development of One Vanderbilt.
Manhattan, NY Kaunteya Chitnis, vice president, acquisitions & development at MCR, addressed the B’nai B’rith Real Estate monthly luncheon meeting, December 12, at the Cornell Club. His topic was “Up, Up and Away—Developer Previews New Hotel in JFK TWA Terminal.”
East Meadow, NY Rebecca Brodsky has been named of counsel to the real estate practice group at Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP. Previously Brodsky was an associate at the firm. Brodsky represents clients in both commercial and residential transactions and has experience with the closings of single family homes, cooperative apartments and condominiums, along with commercial property and construction loans.
New York, NY On Thursday, November 29, some of real estate’s biggest names and rising stars came together for a night of cocktails and conversation when Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) and MaryAnne Gilmartin, co-founder and CEO of L&L MAG, presented CEO + One.
New York, NY On Tuesday, December 11th, YMWREA hosted their final luncheon of the year. The winners of the Young Professional of the Year and the Senior Professional of the Year awards were also honored. Alex Bernstein of Bernstein Real Estate recieved Young Professional Award, and Stan Kleger of Natlane Equities was honored with the Senior Professional Award.Additionally, the new Board of Governors and the newly elected chairman for 2019 were named.
A year ago, I wrote about the passing of Mr. Perry Gault four days before our Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. Mr. Gault served as president of Bronx Manhattan North Association Realtors (BMNAR) in 1995. He also led our Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) drive and was in charge of…
Brooklyn, NY Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. funded a $3 million Freddie Mac SBL deal for 352 Weirfield St., a six-unit multifamily property. The deal comes with a five-year hybrid term and a 30-year amortization schedule.
Geoffrey Platt of Arbor originated the loan.
Rego Park, NY Rubin Isak, founding partner of Goldenwood Property Advisors, has exclusively sold 63-68 Austin St., aka 9132-9148 63rd Dr. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.55 million. The sellers are Alderton Associates, LLC and the purchasers are 63-38 Austin LLC and RW Austin LLC. Isak was the sole broker in the transaction.
Old Westbury, NY Cronheim Mortgage arranged financing totaling $5 million for the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation synagogue. OWHC is a Conservative Jewish Synagogue located in Nassau County, Long Island.