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Year in Review 2018: David Heymann, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
Represented the owner of the property at 20 Times Square, New York, New York in connection with its $1.53 billion sale of the property.
Year in Review 2018: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
I am proud to say, we had a very active year. We had many exciting, challenging projects in 2018 all over New York City! We have an amazing growing clientele that we sincerely thank for their continued support.
Year in Review 2018: Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
After a very lengthy arbitration, we won a very large award on behalf of one of our developer clients who was faced with construction defects and a defaulted contractor.
Year in Review 2018: Robert Khodadadian, Skyline Properties
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
Since inception Skyline Properties has prided itself on strictly off-market deals and our ability to efficiently and effectively customize canvass for our clients.
Year in Review 2018: Edward Nolan, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
I represented a prominent real estate holding company in an IRC §1031 like-kind exchange, which involved: the purchase of a $10.5 million landmarked Manhattan property as a replacement property in a…
Year in Review 2018: Marie Zere, Zere Real Estate Services
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
The most notable project and transaction of the year was closing on a 36 MW solar project for a 109-acre solar farm for $14 million on Long Island, Suffolk County, Calverton, Town of Riverhead, NY. This new solar development is part of the largest solar portfolio in New York State.
Year in Review 2018: Mark Bahiri, Emerald Creek Capital
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
We closed sixty new loans this year which is a record for Emerald Creek. But what we’re most proud of is the fact that 25% of this year’s closings were to repeat borrowers.
Year in Review 2018: John Sorrenti, JRS Architect, P.C.
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
This year we were fortunate enough to design the new 36,000 s/f Corporate Headquarters for Hellen Keller Services in Brooklyn, NY.
Year in Review 2018: Barry Schmidt, Schmidt Construction Consulting
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
Starting two ground-up residential developments with two different developers was my most notable achievement in 2018.
Year in Review 2018: Jessica Richer, Hanna Commercial Real Estate
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
The most challenging deal this year involved a project that encountered unexpected environmental issues. We were able to negotiate terms to satisfy the buyer, seller and lenders and to close the transaction in the first half of 2018.
Year in Review 2018: Max Ralby, HKS Real Estate Advisors
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
One of my most notable transactions in 2018 was the closing of a $25 million (80% LTC) construction loan for a 134-unit affordable housing development in the Bronx.
Year in Review 2018: Jenn Smaragdas, C3S CoRE Consulting, Inc.
December 18, 2018
What was the best decision that you made in 2018 and how did it impact your business?
The best decision made this year was the establishment of CoRE Consulting with three extremely knowledgeable, professional, and driven engineers.
Year in Review 2018: Michael Zere, Zere Real Estate Services
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
The lack of new commercial industrial building space availabilities for lease and sale in the industrial markets will be harmful to businesses and companies that need a variety of sizes to run and grow their operations on Long Island and in the five boroughs.
Year in Review 2018: Beth Zafonte, Akerman LLP
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones. This new program is more wide-ranging than any previous federal economic development initiative.
Year in Review 2018: Sean O’Neill, American Security
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
We expect to see a continued increase in the installation and ongoing maintenance of emergency radio communication systems, specifically Auxiliary Radio Communication (ARC) systems in New York City and Bi-Directional Amplification (BDA) systems outside of the five boroughs.
Year in Review 2018: Norman Bobrow, Norman Bobrow & Co. Inc.
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
The impact of Hudson Yards has not been fully felt. Many tenants will leave the Midtown and Plaza Districts and cause a flood of space to enter the market. I also believe that the commitment of Amazon to Long Island City will not be positive for NYC as it will put pressure on transportation, housing and employment.
Year in Review 2018: Shallini Mehra, Meridian Investment Sales
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
In an effort to preserve the rent stabilized stock, New York City and New York State continue to propose legislation that limit New York City landlords. Proposed legislation includes eliminating vacancy decontrol and bonuses and limiting the benefit of MCI’s (major capital improvements).
Year in Review 2018: Harry Zlokower, Zlokower Co.
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
While technology has been a growing factor in real estate, (home buying, crowdfunding and business intelligence) we are preparing for more fintechs to enter the transactional sector in a few years.
Year in Review 2018: Luise Barrack, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
December 18, 2018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?
I was honored to be recognized by many publications, including the Commercial Observer as a 2018 “Barrier Breaker,” the New York Real Estate Journal as one of the 2018 “Women in Real Estate”, and by BISNOW as a New York Power Woman.
Year in Review 2018: Yuri Geylik, MGNY Consulting
December 18, 2018
What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019?
Keen interest in opportunity zones investment coupled Affordable New York Housing program incentives will spur rental development in sub-markets throughout the city.