Spotlights

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.

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2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Michael Eng, Cullen and Dykman LLP

New York-based commercial real estate attorney focusing on office and retail leasing, ground leasing, acquisition and disposition of real property, construction access agreements and ancillary matters related thereto. Michael Eng has been at the firm for over six years.

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Jimmy Carchietta, The Cotocon Group

As the founder and CEO of The Cotocon Group, Jimmy Carchietta has led the company for over 15 years, driving innovation in energy benchmarking, audits, and compliance for commercial real estate. Carchietta is responsible for overseeing strategic direction, business development,

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Sammy Chu, Edgewise Energy + Community Power Long Island

Sammy Chu is the founder and CEO of Edgewise Energy (established in 2019) and Community Power Long Island (founded in 2021), leading both in the development of clean energy solutions like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Community Fuel Cell Farms. He oversees

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE:
Rachel Scelfo, Farrell Fritz

Rachel Scelfo is a partner in Farrell Fritz’ land use, zoning, municipal litigation group. She rejoined the firm in September, having previously worked at the firm for eleven years.  Prior to rejoining the firm, Scelfo was most recently a member of the Town of Babylon team

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Deborah Smith, The CenterCap Group

Deborah Smith co-founded The CenterCap Group in 2009 and has served as CEO since its establishment. Leading a growing team of 14, Smith is focused on the firm’s strategic growth across all business lines and covers the consulting practice, frequently operating as team leader on assignments.

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Greg Corbin, Northgate Real Estate Group

Greg Corbin has led his team for sux years, at a previous firm and now under its own banner as Northgate Real Estate Group, with a primary focus on origination, deal-making, business development, and company branding. In addition to actively working on deals and overseeing transactions, Corbin manages the firm and works closely with agents,

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: David Friedman, Arbor Realty Trust

David Friedman joined Arbor in February 2022, responsible for leading Arbor’s loan syndicated lending platform, as well as developing strategic partnerships for loan origination to access new sources of capital. In May 2024, Friedman took on expanded roles of chief credit officer of all of Arbor’s non-agency lending products