Spotlights

2017 Year in Review: Owners, Developers & Managers Section

2017 Year in Review: Covers of the Owners, Developers & Managers Section of the New York Real Estate Journal from 2017

2017 Year in Review: Joseph Fingerman, Signature Bank

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? Signature Bank Commercial Real Estate had another banner year in 2017. This is because of our loyal base of clients and brokers who continue to value our role as…

2017 Year in Review: Karen Cohen, Karen Cohen Realty & Associates

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? The best decision I made in 2017 was to strike out on my own and start my own real estate company, Karen Cohen Realty & Associates. My career in real estate began eleven years ago when I had four children home and…

2017 Year in Review: Ryan Sanzari, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? In 2017, my second year as chief operating officer, my most notable achievement was directing our company’s transition to a more streamlined, modern operation which incorporates the latest technology to facilitate…

2017 Year in Review: Matthew Scoville, Hunton & Williams LLP

What trends will impact your business in 2018? We expect clients that are traditionally focused on acquisitions and equity investments to invest in debt positions. This has been a trend in 2017 and we expect…

2017 Year in Review: Davidson Chen, Gamco Corp.

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? More and more architects are designing with a greater use of glass wall systems, and Gamco's improved glazing systems offer the…

2017 Year in Review: Mike Kerwin, Rosewood Realty Group

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? The biggest contribution to my success in 2017 was to revamp my daily routine allowing me to have the most efficient and productive live-work balance possible. Time management and a strong work ethic I believe are major keys to…

2017 Year in Review: Richard Mailand, Owner/Developer

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? The best decision I made in 2017 was to proceed with the construction of a 10,000 s/f multi-tenant industrial building in Center Moriches. With industrial space at 100% occupancy at several of my other locations and…

2017 Year in Review: Louis Peter Cotrone, ONE Commercial Realty Services

Name & Title: Louis Peter Cotrone, Investment Sales, Team, David Chase (aka: David Chkheidze)  Company Name: ONE Commercial Real...

2017 Year in Review: Komal Bhargava, Zinkovetsky Law Firm

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  Working with a non-profit organization to help them acquire real estate in NYC. Not only was it wonderful to help further their purpose, it was heartwarming to witness…