Spotlights

2017 Year in Review: Paul Fetscher, Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  I think that every 38 years or so I need a new challenge–so I accepted the challenge of running the commercial real estate for Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT. I now have a team of…

2017 Year in Review: Lee Wasserman, LEW Corporation

What was your most notable project, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  Pennrose lead abatement window replacement; closing on a new office; and becoming a Legion NAA Environmental Committee founding member…

2017 Year in Review: Frank Fortino, Metropolis Group, Inc.

What was your most notable project, deal, transition or professional achievement in 2017? We are currently working on two very large assignments; The first of which, is for renovation work at the Waldorf Astoria. The second being the Museum of Natural History’s extension to the existing complex, the project is…

2017 Year in Review: Jason Gold, Ariel Property Advisors

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? The greatest professional achievement in my career was being named one of the top sales brokers for the Commercial Observer’s 30 under 30. Being recognized for…

2017 Year in Review: John Falco, Falco Real Estate Partners

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? I enjoyed handling the sale of 92-16 35th Ave. in Jackson Heights, Queens. The seller is a long time client of our company and we have represented him in…

2017 Year in Review: Inbar Mitzman, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  A 50 years land lease of the East Hampton Motel in East Hampton with a $5 million purchase price option. This was a complicated transaction because the seller wanted…

2017 Year in Review: Lev Kimyagarov, Eastern Consolidated

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? Joining Eastern Consolidated, great atmosphere and support for someone seasoned (like me) or just starting out…

2017 Year in Review: Matthew McDonough, Babylon IDA

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Main Street Theater Partners LLC is certainly this year’s most notable project. The Argyle Theater at Babylon Village is an ambitious and inspiring project being undertaken by…

2017 Year in Review: Ken Colao, CNY Group

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Being recognized by EY as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 in the Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction category for…

2017 Year in Review: Jennifer Merritt, Merritt Engineering Consultants, P.C.

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? Merritt Engineering expanded its services to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering services to provide a one-stop-shop to its clients. Headed by Merritt’s VP, Mario Cirigliano and Ken Sullivan, P.E., the MEP division is currently assisting clients with…