Spotlights

Eduard Suleymanov, CBIZ Marks Paneth

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The last few years have been challenging with the various new tax law changes and updates. Helping our clients navigate and understand the complexities of

Justin Godner, Lancewood Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of the Lancewood team who have worked very hard to make Lancewood the platform it is today. We have created a niche near-bank platform that

Jessica Stanton, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was excited to be part of the Olshan team representing our client David Edelstein in a lease and collaboration with renowned restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally for the

Evan Bell, Unity Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? It would have to be a recent mezzanine loan we funded on a mid-construction condo development in Brooklyn with a repeat borrower. There was

Michael Zeldes, HUB International Northeast

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2021, we were named broker of record on more large NYC real estate accounts than ever before. What makes me particularly proud of these transactions is

Benjamin Vago, Ariel Property Advisors

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently closed on 621-623 Union Ave., two adjacent free-market buildings in Brooklyn. We ran a very thorough marketing process, received more than

Indira Verastegui, Lendlease

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my transition three years ago from the consultant/design world to the construction management field. My structural background and

William Gati, AIA Architecture Studio

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I received the 2021 AIA New York State Honor Award. The AIA New York State Annual Honor Awards celebrate architects, educators, and firms

Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud that at the onset of the pandemic, without missing a beat, my team and I pivoted to an online proprietary platform and have

Bill McGuire, Concrete Washout Systems

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I am proud of our continued support and participation in several local environmental events to help to educate the community about building green. It’s so rewarding