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Aquino marks 40 years in CRE: Industry veteran and
JAACRES founder continues to shape global retail and office trends

Manhattan, NY Joseph Aquino is celebrating his 40th anniversary in commercial real estate, a milestone that reflects decades of expertise, groundbreaking deals, and global impact in the industry. As a distinguished leader, Aquino has spent his

RFR leases 13,757 s/f to Accrete at 17 State St.

Manhattan, NY RFR has signed a new 13,757 s/f, long-term lease with Accrete, more than doubling the firm’s footprint at 17 State St., a 42-story office tower. RFR recapitalized the 17 State St. tower with a three-year loan extension.

Raffa and Monahan of Island Associates sell 7,449 s/f office

Islip, NY Robert Raffa and Robert Monahan of Island Associates Real Estate closed on the sale of 2701 Sunrise Hwy. The 7,449 s/f single story office building on .79 acres is located on the north service road of Sunrise Hwy. The property has visibility

Metro Realty Services sells three properties for $6.99 million

Lindenhurst, NY Metro Realty Services, LLC sold three properties totaling $6.99 million in separate transactions. Jeremy Hackett sold 12,474 s/f at 920 N Wellwood Ave. to 920 Pepa Realty LLC, for $2.3 million. Hackett represented

Shawmut Design and Construction continues partnership with BSE Global for phase two of Barclays Center enhancement plan

Brooklyn, NY Shawmut Design and Construction, a $2 billion national construction management firm, will lead construction on the second phase of Barclays Center’s plan to enhance the guest experience. The renovation projects include

Yates Exterior Restoration Commemorates 100th Anniversary

Long Island City, NY Yates Exterior Restoration Services, LLC, a full-service construction company, specializing in the restoration and maintenance of pre- and post-war buildings, founded in 1925, is celebrating its 100th year

Levin Management secures 62,000 s/f ShopRite commitment at Evergreen Plaza

Staten Island, NY Levin Management Corporation (LMC), representing the landlord of Evergreen Plaza, has negotiated a 62,000 s/f anchor lease with the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative

H2M promotes four employees

Melville, NY H2M architects + engineers has announced four promotions. Christiana Suppa, AIA, NCIDQ was promoted from senior project architect 1 to senior project

Phillips of Largo Real Estate completes $4.1 million refinance

Buffalo, NY Jack Phillips, principal at Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc., recently structured a permanent first mortgage to refinance the existing debt on a ±73,000 s/f single-tenant industrial property

Scott Matthews appointed managing partner of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

Manhattan, NY Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP is transitioning leadership as Scott Matthews has been appointed as the firm’s new managing partner, succeeding Robert