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2019 Women in Building Services: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
February 19, 2019
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
We are in the final phase of a beautiful residential renovation at the Alwyn Court in Manhattan. After two years in design and development and a long review process, we are now in construction. Next to design, construction is my favorite part of a project.
2019 Women in Building Services: Jennifer Carey. JLC Environmental Consultants
February 19, 2019
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
JLC was chosen as the environmental consultant for a large commercial office building restacking project for a prominent entertainment company. This project had several challenges, but the biggest challenge of all involved working successfully with worried employees of the company. Our goal was to a ensure safe work environment for those working
2019 Women in Building Services: Robin Landow, Landow and Landow Architects
February 19, 2019
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
Our firm has designed numerous additions and/or alterations to existing buildings needing to meet today’s standards. For healthcare clients, such as St. Mary’s Hospital for Children and Cabrini of Westchester, we have designed more patient centered environments responding to revised codes and innovations in care delivery. For education clients, such as SUNY Maritime
NCV Mount Hope Housing, LDG, NYC HPD, CPC and National Standard Abstract close $100 million deal
February 19, 2019
Bronx, NY NCV Capital Partners (NCV) in partnership with Mount Hope Housing Company, Lemor Development Group (LDG), the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the Community Preservation Corp. (CPC) closed a $100 million transaction to preserve a 515-unit, 13-building portfolio in the Mount Hope section (Mount Hope Renaissance). National Standard Abstract concluded its banner year by providing the title insurance for the Mount Hope project.
2019 Women in Building Services: Jacqueline Falk, JJ Falk Design LLC
February 19, 2019
What trend(s) do you predict to dominate your industry in 2019?
In the corporate interior design industry, the trend for 2019 continues to evolve around how to utilize real estate for open flexible multi-use workplace. Depending on the business sector, corporate interior design is rapidly adapting to a stream of artificial intelligence by integrating the boundaries of the public common space and private workplace.
Nelson and Polakoff of Avison Young complete $8.9 million sale of NoHo building
February 19, 2019
Manhattan, NY The tri-state investment sales group for Avison Young has completed the sale of 356 Bowery, a mixed-use building located on the west side of Bowery between Great Jones and East Fourth streets in the NoHo neighborhood. The property sold for $8.9 million.
Marcus & Millichap brokers four sales totaling $12.98 million
February 19, 2019
Brooklyn, NY According to John Horowitz, first vice president – regional manager of Marcus & Millichap’s Brooklyn office, the firm closed four sales totaling $12.98 million. The deals include the following:
Question of the Month: Ice damming leaks: What happened? Is your roof still leaking? Was it installe...
February 19, 2019
It’s that time of year again – snow that is pretty for some is scary for others. You may have experienced, read or heard about ice damming. You are familiar with the damage this phenomenon can cause. Perhaps your association has spent thousands or over a million dollars on roofing improvements or replacements within the last few years.
Mass Contracting hires Dolan as project manager
February 19, 2019
New York, NY Brian Dolan has joined Mass Contracting Corp. as a project manager. He will oversee construction projects and serve as the main point of contact for subcontractors. He will also collaborate with team members to maintain effective client relations.
EmpireCore completes $20 million amenities renovation of 63-67 Wall Street; Project team: The Design...
February 19, 2019
Manhattan, NY EmpireCore has completed the comprehensive amenities renovation of 63-67 Wall St., owned by the Brooksville Company and managed by Pinnacle City Living. This project required extensive work due to the limited and aged amenities previously existing, and after 12 months of continuous construction, EmpireCore completed the $20 million renovation.
Racanelli family honored at Boulton Center Gala
February 19, 2019
Bay Shore, NY Members of The Racanelli Family, who head up Racanelli Construction Co., were honored at the 15th Annual Boulton Center Gala held on November 2nd at the Boulton Center.
Bolano joins Colliers as a regional director
February 19, 2019
New York, NY According to Colliers International, 35-year construction and project management veteran Joe Bolano has joined the firm’s healthcare project management team as regional director, healthcare and life sciences. Bolano will oversee the design and construction of healthcare projects from conception to closeout and will be instrumental in growing Colliers’ portfolio and building a specialized healthcare team.
SWBR wins two NAIOP Awards of Excellence at annual ceremony for Evergreen Center and American Packag...
February 19, 2019
Buffalo, NY SWBR was recognized at the 2018 NAIOP Upstate New York Chapter Awards of Excellence ceremony for two projects — Evergreen Center in Buffalo, and the new American Packaging manufacturing facility in Chili.
Executive of the Month: Borgenicht, founder and president of King Rose Construction: Luckiest of me...
February 19, 2019
New York, NY Yoel Borgenicht is the founder and president of King Rose Construction, a general contractor that specializes in commercial projects in the New York City market. The company is quickly gaining traction as one of our region’s premier firms. The New York Real Estate Journal sat down with Borgenicht to find out what motivates him to work in this opportunity-filled, high-risk construction industry:
Mancini names Sheridan and Kipfer principals
February 19, 2019
New York, NY According to Mancini, Jessica Sheridan, AIA, and Michael Kipfer have been elevated to the principal level of leadership. Their promotion comes on the heels of a groundbreaking year of new initiatives and a proven track record of engaging clients with dynamic services.
Deneau joins Hoffmann Architects as business development manager
February 19, 2019
Manhattan, NY Hoffmann Architects has welcomed a new team member to the marketing and business development department. Lisa Deneau joins Hoffmann Architects as business development manager for the N.Y. region. With 20 years’ experience marketing professional services in the A/E/C industry, she has led business development efforts in establishing and maintaining client relationships. She applies her knowledge of the N.Y. design and construction industry to devising team strategies and forging alliances that deliver clients the best possible outcomes, tailored to individual project parameters.
MBI constructs and renovates Mount Sinai’s Guggenheim Pavilion; Four-month project consisted of pa...
February 19, 2019
Manhattan, NY MBI Group, a NYC-based construction firm specializing in interior and healthcare fit-outs, was retained as part of a competitive bid process to construct and renovate patient care spaces at The Mount Sinai Hospital’s Guggenheim Pavilion, located at 1190 Fifth Ave. on the Upper East Side.
Pace University completes $45 million phase 1 project; Designed by FXCollaborative; Transformed 55,0...
February 19, 2019
Manhattan, NY Pace University has opened the newly transformed spaces in its downtown campus structure, One Pace Plaza, and the adjacent historic building, 41 Park Row, the original home of the New York Times, in a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 28th. This ribbon cutting signifies the completion of $45 million phase 1 of the $190 million project. FXFOWLE was the project architect.
Total Orthopedics and Sport Medicine opens $3 million, 20,000 s/f facility designed by Victor Famula...
February 19, 2019
Syosset, NY Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has opened the group’s new $3 million facility. Medical appointments and a walk-in clinic that provides orthopedic-specific urgent care, Total Ortho Express, are among the services available at the 115 Eileen Way location, a 20,000 s/f, detached one-story building. Victor Famulari Architect, P.C. was the architect for the interior of the facility. The Capo Group (owner) is a full-service real estate development firm. They were the prime contractor on the project.
SLAM designs $60 million, 105,000 s/f Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sc...
February 19, 2019
Johnson City, NY The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM)has completed the programming, planning, and design for the new $60 million, 105,000-s/f School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), located on the 11-acre Health Science Campus being developed less than three miles from the main campus. In addition to full architectural services, SLAM provided interior design, structural engineering and landscape architecture services.