Spotlights
2024 Year in Review: Richard Rejmentowski, The Falcon Group
What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? At 1298 Inwood Ave.; what was previously a struggling two-level garage and auto-body shop on a 20,000 s/f lot, has been demolished in preparation to build a new 15-story multipurpose residential building, including 195 apartments.
2024 Year in Review: Briggs Elwell, RLTYco
What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? I would say the most unique trend and shift that continues to be a hot debate topic, is return to office. In major city markets such as New York we are almost back to pre-pandemic office occupancy numbers.
2024 Year in Review: Christopher McCarthy, Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? KW COMMERCIAL, a division of Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester, has won the assignment to be the exclusive representative of the 170-acre mixed-use themed development adjacent to NASCAR’s top venue to race enthusiasts
Building an empire of trusted relationships: The vision and impact of IREON - by Steven Kirschner
After spending decades investing time and money without a justifiable return, I wanted to create a business development organization consisting of friends who did not compete in business. A group of people who would gladly share their trusted relationships to “open doors” to new business opportunities utilizing their individual services or products to the commercial real estate industry.
2024 Year in Review: Donald Gelestino, Champion Elevator
What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? In 2024, Champion Elevator’s ability to close out major modernization projects as well as secure maintenance agreements with major clients, while simultaneously expanding our expertise in elevator and escalator testing
2024 Year in Review: Kenny Eisman, HUB International
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? My most notable accomplishment this year was securing the insurance for a hotel that is converting from an office building to a hotel. This was a complicated deal because this is one of the first to be approved under the new NY rules.
2024 Year in Review: AJ Sonnick, ONE18
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? Our greatest professional accomplishments in 2024 were launching two innovative offerings at ONE18MEDIA to better support our clients and deepen our partnerships.
2024 Year in Review: Justin Hermann, smartIT LLC
What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? In 2024, we completed multiple IT office projects for our clients which showed continued interest in hybrid work. Expansion into larger office and industrial spaces, throughout the NY Metro area, show promising economic growth and expansion of NY-based companies.
2024 Year in Review: Alex Guttmann, Acejan Capital LLC
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? My most significant professional achievement in 2024 was leading the launch of an innovative line of biodegradable floor cleaning products, complemented by on-site disinfectant production and strategic partnerships with software companies.