Spotlights

The New York Real Estate Journal presents its May Spotlight, Ones to Watch

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

Corey Haynes, Bestreich Realty Group

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent accomplishment that I am most proud of would be receiving the BRG office award for “2021 Breakout Star.” Regardless of age or

Ryan Lewis, ERG Commercial Real Estate

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have executed a high volume of deals throughout my real estate career. Because ERG is able to orchestrate deals on both the investment sale and

Claire Gondon, JDS Development

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my current role at JDS Development, I am passionate about my work in the development of The Brooklyn Tower, a high profile and beautifully-designed

Ketan Karkare, Shawmut Design and Construction

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I am proud to be one of the founding members of Shawmut’s Diversity Leadership Council, working side by side with amazing individuals who

Brendan Conroy, Lynx Mortgage Bank, LLC

What led you to your current profession? Before becoming a mortgage loan originator, I was working within the commercial title space while simultaneously working closely with a

Sophia Perna-Plank, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? At my firm, I work closely with our marketing/business director to coordinate charitable donation drives. I donate my personal time, shopping for donation items

Catherine Wang, A-Z Fire Alarm Inc.

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? I’ve had a few mentors over the course of my career, but the mentor with the greatest impact is my father. He’s been in real estate/construction for

Samuel Finkler, TrueRate Services

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am very proud of the sale of 4702 16th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204. My mentors had said that traditionally, Borough Park was a very

Peter Stobierski, TrueRate Services

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of closing the $42 million Reunion Resort refinance in Feb. 2022. I led the underwriting and worked with Dan Gorczycki to