Spotlights
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Christopher Mias, Collado Engineering
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We investigated potential energy conservation measures (ECMs) for three interconnected buildings housing a variety of tenants from a movie studio to a medical facility.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Jay Bernstein, Besen Partners
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of facilitating the sale of 54-56 East Broadway for $7.23 million. The property had two Lis-Pendens, over 100 violations, multiple squatters, and arrears.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Catherine Azevedo, Romer Debbas, LLP
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently worked on a complicated transaction with a mezzanine component that presented several challenges.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Jared Friedman, B6 Real Estate Advisors
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent transaction I am proud of is my closing on 11/1/2022 for 725 East 214th St., Bronx, NY. This deal had a lot of hurdles: Interest rate hikes, multiple contracts fall through and re trading.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Michelle Stieglitz, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
What 3 skills do you consider the most important to be successful in your industry? Professional success does not come easy and is the result of hard work, focus, drive, and determination.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Kimberly Barresi, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
What is one lesson that you had to learn the hard way?
Never take anyone’s word for it. This is my number one piece of advice. You must understand the issue for yourself, come to your own conclusion and have the confidence to stand up for your position.Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Robert Mulholland, Meridian Capital Group
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Starting a career as a retail leasing broker at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is an accomplishment I am incredibly proud of.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Brian Gladstone, Meridian Capital Group
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The transaction I am most proud of was the $211 million sale of One Union Sq, South in Manhattan. We completed this transaction in the heart of the pandemic while the city was experiencing record-high vacancy and low investor confidence.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: Neda Levy, Leo Search Partners
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Recently launching a woman-owned real estate focused executive search, recruiting and consulting firm.
Ones to Watch Fall 2022: John Abbate, Douglas Elliman Commercial
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’ve only been with Elliman since the summer and I’ve been able to generate a substantial pipeline here, as well as establish myself in the industrial sector.