Spotlights

New York City is still feeling the effects of COVID - by Joseph Aquino

New York City has now lived through almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have been observing the effects of the restrictions that have consequently been

There are opportunities and innovations emerging in real estate’s post-pandemic environment - by Michael Zysman

Now that we are in the tail-end of the COVID-19 health crisis, there are many new opportunities that have emerged in the commercial real estate space. In most New York City submarkets, multifamily rents and

2021 Women in CRE: Julia De Vito, Montroy DeMarco Architecture

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The 630,000 s/f Morgan North redevelopment project in Manhattan was

2021 Women in CRE: Camille Renshaw, B+E

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Coming out of the pandemic, I am most proud of the culture at B+E that we have cultivated and protected. We retained all employees and

2021 Women in CRE: Sarah Bigos, Montroy DeMarco Architecture

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
I believe my biggest contribution to maintaining a positive work environment is mentorship of junior personnel. The competitiveness of the

2021 Women in CRE: Alexandra Curtin, B6 Real Estate Advisors

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Looking back at this past year, I am most proud of my team and I arranging the sale of 26 Sherman Ave., a 100’ x 100’ development site

2021 Women in CRE: Jessica Leis, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I worked with D&F Development Group to

2021 Women in CRE: Lauren Tisdale, X-Caliber Capital

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Our team has expanded rapidly in the past year, including adding two new lines of business. Helping get those lines of business off the ground has been a very rewarding

2021 Women in CRE: Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
I contribute to my community by serving as chair of the Village of Roslyn Harbor Planning Board, which reviews subdivision and site plan applications for all

2021 Women in CRE: Laura Miller, X-Caliber Capital

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Since I joined X-Caliber in June of 2021, our portfolio has increased 130%, so my greatest accomplishment has been the management of such a