Romer Debbas names Kirkpatrick a partner, welcomes Nguyen and Peters as new associates

New York, NY According to Romer Debbas LLP,  attorney Steven Kirkpatrick has been named a partner. The firm has also expanded its agency lending practice led by partner Christian Daglieri, Esq. with the recent hiring of two new associates, Christina Nguyen and George Peters.

The Wizard of OZ (that’s “Opportunity Zones”) Part 2 of OZ vs. 1031: Required holding periods - by Dan Flanigan

There is no defined holding period requirement for the property acquired in a 1031 exchange, although the IRS has taken the position that a disposition shortly after the 1031 could invalidate the 1031 transaction because the replacement property is not considered to be held for investment or for use in a trade or business…

Ziff of Ackman-Ziff speaks at April YMWREA lunch

New York, NY The Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association (YMWREA) held a members-only luncheon on Tuesday, April 9th. Simon Ziff, president of Ackman-Ziff spoke at the monthly event. The next luncheon is scheduled for May 14th.

Bues, Forchelli and Jones appointed as partners at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Uniondale, NY According to Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, associates John Bues, Nicole Forchelli and Nathan Jones have become partners.

Smith to manage Houlihan Lawrence’s East Fishkill office, Kempton hired as an agent for Bronxville team

Rye Brook, NY According to Houlihan Lawrence (HL), Jeffrey Smith has been named brokerage manager of its East Fishkill office, and added agent Kathryn Kempton to its Bronxville team.

Katz and Fuchs of GFI Realty broker $4.1 million sale of two apartment buildings in the Bronx

Bronx, NY GFI Realty Services, LLC brokered the $4.1 million sale of 2077 Vyse Ave. and 951 East 179th St., two four-story apartment buildings in the West Farms neighborhood. GFI Realty managing director Yosef Katz and associate Zachary Fuchs represented

Heitner is new chief legal officer at iStar

New York, NY According to iStar Inc., Douglas Heitner has been appointed as chief legal officer, replacing Nina Matis who is retiring as vice chairman and…

Westchester IDA gives preliminary approval for three White Plains developments

White Plains, NY The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved resolutions of intent to provide financial incentives for three residential developments in the…

Jungreis, Brody and Tolmasov of Rosewood Realty close $3.75 million townhouse; Omek Capital is seller

Manhattan, NY Rosewood Realty completed the $3.75 million sale of a four-story Harlem townhouse between 125th and 126th Sts. with eight apartments.

Pallett and Schanzer of Greiner-Maltz sell New Rochelle property

New Rochelle, NY Greiner-Maltz Realty Advisors LLC has completed the sale of 27 Centre Ave. The property, which was previously used as a dry-cleaning facility and was…