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Olshan elevate 7 attorneys to partner and counsel

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP has elevated of Kerrin Klein, Jessica Stanton, Rebecca Van Derlaske and Joseph Weiner to partners, and Jacqueline Ma, Katherine Mateo and Dorothy Sluszka to counsel at the firm, noting that six of the seven attorneys being elevated are women. The new positions will take effect

Ferrara of Brax Realty sells 306-308 Graham Ave. for $6 million

Brooklyn, NY Michael Ferrara, managing principal of New York City based investment sales brokerage firm Brax Realty closed on 306-308 Graham Ave. for $6 million

MCR Hotels and Island Capital Group close $260 million refinancing for Sheraton New York Times Square

Manhattan, NY MCR Hotels (MCR), Island Capital Group (Island) and JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group said that MCR and Island have closed on a $260 million refinancing of the 1,780-key Sheraton New York Times Sq.

George Comfort & Sons inks 300,000 s/f long-term lease with Weill Cornell Medicine

Manhattan, NY George Comfort & Sons, on behalf of the ownership of 575 Lexington Ave., finalized a 300,000 s/f lease with Weill Cornell Medicine at 575 Lexington Ave. in the Plaza District.

The Feil Organization leases 20,955 s/f to Eaglestone at 551 Fifth Avenue

Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization has signed a 10-year, 20,955 s/f lease at 551 Fifth Ave. with Eaglestone LLC, a holding company that acquires and supports best-in-class companies in the mechanical, fire protection,

ATCO Properties & Management signs three leases totaling 12,961 s/f at 555 Fifth Avenue

Manhattan, NY ATCO Properties & Management completed three lease agreements totaling 12,961 s/f at 555 Fifth Ave. The 20-story, 257,000 s/f class A office building is located in Midtown.

Spector of SPECTOR cos. receives
AIA Lifetime Achievement Award

Woodbury, NY Marc Spector, FAIA,  CEO/owner, SPECTOR companies, and IREON member since 2018, received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects.

Brod and Waller of ABS Partners Real Estate lease 3,948 s/f at 145 East 57th St.

Manhattan, NY The New York Professional Nurses Union has leased space at 145 East 57th St., said Ben Waller, partner at ABS Partners Real Estate, the building’s managing and leasing agent.

Executive of the Month: Louis Coletti, senior
adviser, at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Manhattan, NY Louis Coletti, a longtime leader in New York’s real estate and construction industry, has joined the firm of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, (DHC) as a senior adviser in the government relations,

Moritt Hock & Hamroff recognized in Best Lawyers 2024 Best Law Firms report

Garden City, NY Moritt Hock & Hamroff has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms, ranked by Best Lawyers, nationally in one practice area and regionally in four practice areas: