Spotlights

Sarah McCann, Vocon

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my involvement in the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson development project led by Trinity Church Wall Street, Hines and Norges Investment Bank.

Rogelio Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We are very proud of one of our latest projects, La Merced Elderly. This is an elderly affordable housing project incorporating different sources of

Daniel Figotin, Fimida Enterprises

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Probably my last deal at the moment. We purchased four Queens buildings. Within the first 90 days we increased the rent roll by 20%, more than doubling our

Anudeep Gosal, Besen Partners

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? All of my current projects involve hotels that have been destabilized by the pandemic, working to create and uncover value that can help restore and

Aiyana Goldberg, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

What led you to your current profession? I grew up saying I wanted to be an attorney, but I never really knew what type. It was my family that helped shape and inspire me—my uncle “babysat” me by

Buzz Riley, AECOM

What led you to your current profession? Looking back over the years, I can point to many influences that drove my career path. I grew up in a historic town abundant with iconic examples of

Nicholas DeSarno, NYCAN Builders LLC

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In New York, the ability to keep each other going in real estate becomes a necessity. At NYCAN, the business-to-business relationships power the network community of

Ellie Kimmes, Jafri Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? When I started my career at Jafri Capital, the Jafri Journal was merely an idea to transform the way we consume media in the real estate world. With big

Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, LDC Strategies

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The most recent accomplishment I am most proud of is the transformation of one of my clients from having a vision and not being able to communicate this

Stephen Pfund, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have recently been working with AI SpaceFactory who engaged LERA to collaborate with AISF and NASA Kennedy Space Center on the “REACT ACO.” On this