2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Jeffrey Levine of The Douglaston Companies

For over 40 years, Jeff has exemplified a record of success across a wide range of development types including affordable and senior housing, market-rate, mixed-income and mixed-use projects. Most recently, Douglaston delivered Manhattan’s largest new multifamily development, 3Eleven, inclusive of 703 market rate and 235 affordable residences to Manhattan’s evolving West Side.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Dan Bythewood of La Cite Development, LLC

Dan Bythewood is a NYC-based real estate executive. He is a visionary because of the transformative investments he made and continues to make into challenged communities. His work has made a positive impact on communities such as Harlem, Hempstead and the city of Baltimore.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Zachary Melas of Ciminelli Real Estate Corp.

Zach embodies the leadership journey, with a constant commitment to learning, encouraging peers, and growing through challenges. During his tenure with Ciminelli, Zach has been both a student and a teacher, strengthening his professional skills and using those insights to actively develop and streamline processes that affect meaningful change operationally and in our corporate culture and community.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Paul Adler, Esq. of Rand Commercial

Throughout Paul’s 45 year career in commercial real estate he has been committed to incorporating a mission of social responsibility into everything he does. The famous quote “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected” guides his philosophy.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Randy Eckers of Reed Smith

Randy is an innovator and market-leader in C-PACE, a non-traditional loan product that provides long-term, low-cost financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for commercial buildings, making green energy upgrades more accessible.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Jason Breitstone of Hildreth Real Estate Advisors

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? 
Particularly the purchase of five properties that includes laundromats that we will operate.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Steve Kirschner of IREON

Steve Kirschner of IREON networking always suggests and initiates a one-on-one mentoring program, fostering stronger professional relationships and knowledge sharing within our organization. This initiative has significantly improved communication, collaboration, and skill development, resulting in a more cohesive and effective team.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Anthony Guardino of Farrell Fritz

Anthony is a leader in the land use and municipal law space. His ability to bring clients and localities together, bridging gaps between planning, needs, and progress leads the way in the region. Working with developers across the region, his work on projects has helped to change the real estate landscape in New York.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Marc Spector of SPECTOR companies

Marc, honored with the 2023 American Institute of Architects Lifetime Achievement Award, embodies visionary architecture. With his team at SPECTOR, he creatively designs sustainable spaces, inspiring innovation and achieving harmony between the environment and business goals.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Patricia DelCol of H2M architects + engineers

Pat uses both her public and private sector experience to streamline the development process for municipal clients and beyond. Pat has shepherded parks, libraries, utilities, infrastructure projects, and more from conception to completion, expertly meeting the needs of both H2M’s clients and the communities in which they are building.