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Colucci joins NELSON + POPE

New York, NY According to NELSON + POPE, Joseph Colucci has joined the firm as a senior associate and director of business development for land development.   In his multi-faceted role, Colucci will provide technical oversight and project management for the Land Development Department at NELSON + POPE and he will lead the efforts in expanding the firm’s diverse services and markets. Colucci has over 33 years of expertise in business development, design, permitting, construction, project implementation and operations related to site development projects in all markets.

REBNY adds Spokony as VP of media and content

New York, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has hired Sam Spokony as vice president of media and content. In this newly created role, Spokony will oversee all REBNY media relations activities, create engaging and timely content to elevate key issues impacting REBNY members and the industry, and direct the organization’s social media strategy. Spokony has nearly a decade of experience spanning journalism, government and consulting. Prior to joining REBNY, he was a senior vice president at Marathon Strategies.

Eastern Union promotes Rotstein to recruitment director

Brooklyn, NY Eastern Union has promoted Estie Rotstein to the position of director of recruitment.  In this role, a newly created position at the company, Rotstein will oversee outreach for job candidates to further expand the growing number of new Eastern Union brokers.  Rotstein started as the company’s executive hiring assistant. She rose to her present title after taking on a range of added responsibilities.

NY Law Journal votes TitleVest best title agency for 8th consecutive year

New York, NY TitleVest, a leading title insurance agency and member of the First American family of companies, has earned first place in the New York Law Journal’s reader survey for the 8th consecutive year. “TitleVest is honored that the real estate community of New York has once again voted us the top title agency,” said Brian Tormey, president of TitleVest, “This recognition is a testament to the innovative technology, outstanding service and rich expertise that we offer our clients.”

Manhattan Skyline Management appoints Bloom SVP of marketing and hires Vredjian as dir. of leasing

New York, NY According to Manhattan Skyline Management Corp., Carole Bloom has rejoined the firm as senior vice president of marketing, leasing and sales. Bloom has more than 20 years of industry experience and has sold and leased over $2 billion in residential properties. The firm has also reorganized and bolstered their team with the addition of Mariana Vredjian, who joins the firm as director of leasing, bringing with her an accomplished industry record spanning more than two decades.

Hepler and Robin launch new firm, Envoie Projects LLC

New York, NY According to Adrienne Hepler and Allison Robin, they have founded their new firm, Envoie Projects LLC. Hepler and Robin will build on their shared experience at Levien & Co. to create a new women-led owner’s representative firm. Envoie Projects provides project management services for property owners and organizations who are embarking on major capital projects ranging from conditions assessments, new construction, renovations, expansions and historic restorations.

Proptech trends in a Coronavirus world - by Oded Eliashiv

With COVID-19 continuing to change how people live and work, perhaps permanently, innovative Israeli proptech companies are stepping up to serve the evolving needs of building owners, managers and developers. According to IVC Research Center, there are approximately 8,300 active startups in Israel. These include a growing number of proptech companies, some of which are already active in the U.S. market. Below are four emerging trends, and the Israeli-based startups that are helping lead the way:

Perfetto of Cohen & Perfetto named one of best lawyers in America by Best Lawyers

New York, NY For a tenth consecutive year, Louis Perfetto, the managing partner at Cohen & Perfetto LLP, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America list. Perfetto was nominated as one of

Cohen and Perfetto named to 2020 New York Super Lawyers list

New York, NY According to Louis Perfetto, managing partner of the real estate law firm of Cohen & Perfetto LLP, the firm has been named to the 2020 edition of New York Super Lawyers for the 14th consecutive year.

Jungreis of Rosewood Realty closes $11.5 million multifamily sale in the Bronx

Bronx, NY Rosewood Realty Group closed the $11.5 million sale of  a six-story, 80-unit apartment building in the Fordham Heights neighborhood. The 74,580 s/f elevator building at 2055 Anthony Ave., sold for 10 times the