Spotlights

Year in Review 2018: Harry Zlokower, Zlokower Co.

What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019? While technology has been a growing factor in real estate, (home buying, crowdfunding and business intelligence) we are preparing for more fintechs to enter the transactional sector in a few years.

Year in Review 2018: Joseph Aquino, JAACRES

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction, or professional achievement in 2018?  I’ve aligned myself with Lunson Mitchenall in all my London and U.K. dealings and now I have a permanent office within their Piccadilly Circus offices. They are the premier landlord/tenant rep. brokers having 35 seasoned veterans and being in business for over 30 years. 

Year in Review 2018: Jennifer Carey, JLC Environmental Consultants

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018? I was the recipient of the CREW NY 2018 Star Award which was a very special honor. As one of the leaders of the CREW Network Foundation which provides scholarships to women pursuing a career in commercial real estate, I have enjoyed “paying it forward” and giving back to the industry which has been so good to me. 

Year in Review 2018: Petro Zinkovetsky, Zinkovetsky Law Firm

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018? Representing a foreign client with a $25 million condo closing in NYC. Due to client’s complex corporate structure this was one of the toughest transactions I’ve closed this year.

Year in Review 2018: Andrew Lieb, Lieb at Law, P.C.

What was the best decision that you made in 2018 and how did it impact your business? To launch sexualharassmenttrainingny.com as HR’s one-stop sexual harassment solution in full compliance with NYS Labor Law §201-g and NYC Local Law 96.

Year in Review 2018: Luise Barrack, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018? I was honored to be recognized by many publications, including the Commercial Observer as a 2018 “Barrier Breaker,” the New York Real Estate Journal as one of the 2018 “Women in Real Estate”, and by BISNOW as a New York Power Woman.

Year in Review 2018: Yuri Geylik, MGNY Consulting

What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019? Keen interest in opportunity zones investment coupled Affordable New York Housing program incentives will spur rental development in sub-markets throughout the city.

Year in Review 2018: Adelaide Polsinelli, Compass

What was an unexpected event that occurred in 2018, and how did it impact your career or personal life? This was definitely a year of surprises! After my old firm closed its doors, a wonderful new firm opened its doors. This amazing opportunity to launch the commercial division for Compass, the venture-backed firm, which has disrupted the residential world, presented itself.

Year in Review 2018: Evan Lipstein, Hyline Safety Co.

What market trend(s) will impact your industry in 2019? In 2019, assorted government agencies in New York City will continue to enforce rules and regulations implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of buildings’ occupants in the five boroughs.

Year in Review 2018: Michael Edery, Paradigm Commercial Real Estate LLC

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2018?  Gosh, all my deals are noteworthy, it means my clients didn’t fire me yet…that’s something, no? I guess doing a nine figure CRE portfolio for a client, some buildings of which represent the 3rd time I am financing it