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2023 REBNY Honorees - James Nelson - The Young Real Estate Professional of the Year Award

Highly acclaimed investment sales broker James Nelson is principal and head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During his 25-year career, Nelson has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. His accolades include being named

Marx Realty signs Lewis Baach and MetroWall at 10 Grand Central

Manhattan, NY According to Marx Realty (MNPP), Lewis Baach and MetroWall have signed long-term leases totaling 11,000 s/f at 10 Grand Central. Law firm Lewis Baach is relocating from the Chrysler Building and signed a 10-year, 7,000 s/f lease on the tower’s 25th floor.

Cornerstone Land Abstract partnering with CondoTek

Manhattan, NY Cornerstone Land Abstract is partnering up with CondoTek as one of its preferred title insurance providers within CondoTek’s new title portal. CondoTek leverages unique expertise in technology and real estate to enhance the lending and closing process in

Sher of Katz and Roseman and Leber of Newmark lease 2,200 s/f to 7-Eleven at Herald Sq.

Manhattan, NY 7-Eleven is coming to Herald Sq. The new 2,200 s/f store will be located at 128 W 34th St. It’s slated to open in late summer 2023. Katz & Associates’ Scott Sher represented 7-Eleven franchisees Paul Kandhari and Jag Rajpal in the 15-year lease

Kith leases 7,120 s/f at Rubenstein’s 25 Kent

Brooklyn, NY Rubenstein Partners’ 25 Kent signed a 12-year, 7,120 s/f lease with fashion and lifestyle brand, Kith at 25 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg. “Kith as a brand embodies the nature of Brooklyn’s ever-growing creative community and fits in

2023 REBNY AWARDS - James Nelson

The “Young Real Estate Professional of the Year” award is presented by the Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association each year to a member whose knowledge, skills, integrity, and a high degree of ethics have contributed most to his or her profession and the community.

2023 REBNY AWARDS - Mary Ann Tighe

This award, created in 1992, recognizes REBNY members who have a lifetime of exceptional accomplishments in the profession and have made invaluable contributions to New York’s civic welfare. The award is named for Harry Helmsley, a leading real estate executive of his time.

Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers names Chan, Medovaya, and Trovato as associate principals

Manhattan, NY Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. has promoted Eric Chan, PE, Jenny Medovaya, PE, and Robert Trovato, PE, LEED AP, to associate principal. Chan, associate director of institutional projects, has focused on electrical design and power distribution

2023 REBNY Honorees - Daniel Doctoroff - John E. Zuccotti Public Service Award

Daniel Doctoroff recently stepped down as chairman and CEO of Sidewalk Labs, Alphabet’s pioneering urban innovation company that provides products and services that integrate smart design with cutting-edge technology to radically improve urban life, upon discovering that he has ALS.

2023 REBNY AWARDS - Elly Pateras

The Management Division created this award in 1976 to recognize accomplished individuals within the management area. Winners display outstanding professionalism in property management, civic achievement and contribution to the real estate industry. Named for its first recipient, a past