Spotlights

Legal issues concerning leases vs. licenses, pop-up shops and other short-term use arrangements - by Michael Kayam

In recent years, retail pop-up shops have become a growing trend among property owners looking to increase cash flow or traffic to their properties, as well as, businesses looking to reach new markets or test a new product while limiting their potential long-term lease obligations. This trend started…

Broome County is steadily growing: An overview of some signature projects advancing in 2018 - by Kevin McLaughlin

We have long said that Broome County is the ideal place to live, work and thrive, and this is being demonstrated by some signature projects recently completed or advancing this year. These projects include a one-stop economic development center, modern high-end apartments in the heart of our downtown, adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and the grand opening of a nearly one million s/f distribution center…

Appraisers and public trust: Why are professions concerned about public trust? - by John Rynne

The real estate appraisal profession in the late 1980’s went through a major transformation. Many of us remember the Savings & Loan (S & L) crisis which was created by out of control lending due to fraudulent loans and appraisal practices…

2017 Top Stories Spotlight

New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal's January spotlight highlighted 2017's top viewed stories from NYREJ.com and incl...

2017 Year in Review: Elliot Bogod, Broadway Realty

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  NNN Lease renegotiated that resulted in the sale of…

2017 Year in Review: Lina Gottesman, Altus Metal & Marbles Services, Inc.

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?  I was the corporate walk chair for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s “Light The Night Walk,” which raised $1.4 million. In addition to fundraising, I wanted to…

2017 Year in Review: Vincent Grieco, Crystal Window & Door Systems

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? This year Crystal Windows added an exciting new product offering, the European design Magnus line, for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. We now supply high-end commercial vinyl windows and doors that utilize…

2017 Year in Review: Shimon Shkury, Ariel Property Advisors

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  Continuing to prioritize the firm’s focus on our core territories allowed us to acquire significantly more market share and brand awareness throughout the five boroughs. By recruiting top talent, enhancing our…

2017 Year in Review: Ron Lanzo, AFR Furniture Rental

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? There were many notable and significant projects during 2017,  but if I had to pick one it would be supplying all the new GLOBAL furniture for…

2017 Year in Review: Jason Gordon, AmTrust Title Insurance Co.

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Expanded reach to 38 States, set up six regional operating centers and insured several deals in excess of…