Spotlights

2020 Ones to Watch: William Bonesso, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The expansion of the two Simon Malls on Long Island. At the Roosevelt Field Mall, I oversaw the creation of a new district by the Town of Hempstead for

2020 Ones to Watch: Brian Sahn, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
My initial project at FDT was to work on the disposition of an old moth-balled WWII defense contractor facility for the purpose of preparing the property for eventual sale. The project encompassed hundreds of acres of

August Spotlight: Ones to Watch

New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal has published its monthly spotlight, "Ones to Watch," focusing on

2020 Ones to Watch: Justin Rostoff, Klein Slowik PLLC

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
Counseling local development corporations on implementing opportunity zone incentives into redevelopment agenda.

2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Cardillo, Compass Commercial Real Estate

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The East New York portfolio. This portfolio consisted of 13 non-contiguous development sites and was marketed during the middle of the first of the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) rezoning in

2020 Ones to Watch: Nancy Marinas, Janover LLC

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
My personal and professional “game-changer” occurred upon the passing of my father. This “game-changer” happened at the same time that I was building my

2020 Ones to Watch: Eduard Suleymanov, Marks Paneth LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The “game-changers” for me have been the partners and staff in Marks Paneth with whom I have worked for more than a decade. The partners have been

2020 Ones to Watch: Elliot Horowitz, H Equities

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
I have been a tuition assistance committee member for a Brooklyn Yeshivah for 21 years helping parents navigate the challenges of paying ever

2020 Ones to Watch: Jacob Lewis, Skyline Properties

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
This past year, we were dealing with a multi-generational family trust who had substantial tax implications if they were to outright fee simple sale so we structed a ground lease, which still represents a great solution for owners who have protected a

2020 Ones to Watch: Ryan Severino, JLL

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
In addition to working at JLL, I have been an adjunct professor here in New York for the last 11 years. In the fall, I will also begin