Spotlights

2017 Year in Review: Carrie Villani, Leslie E. Robertson Associates

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? 2017 has too many highlights to name just one–the Lotte Tower opened in Seoul, Korea as the 6th tallest building in the world; LERA launched a new virtual reality software IMMERSIFY which allows for design sessions inside VR;  and our historic preservation and forensics departments continue to…

2017 Year in Review: William Bonesso, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

It is an ongoing one. That said, I have thus far been successful in obtaining a rezoning and major variance relief from the Village of Freeport to permit a new six story, 249 unit apartment project with retail and…

2017 Year in Review: Paul Galvin, SG Blocks, Inc.

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? In second quarter 2017, we commenced fabrication of a new 23,715 square-foot three-story community Performing Arts and Enrichment Center in downtown Los Angeles. SGBX was engaged to…

2017 Year in Review: Aleksandra Scepanovic, Ideal Properties Group

In October, Ideal Properties Group launched Hello Townhaus in Prospect Heights. We are the exclusive sales and marketing firm. The eight newly constructed single-family townhouses were developed by Hello Living and are for sale starting at $3.495 million. These three-story residences do an amazing job at reinterpreting the classic pre-war…

2017 Year in Review: Gary Cottet, Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Co.

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? My most notable transaction in 2017 was a tenant rep assignment for a 200,000 s/f warehouse lease renewal. We were able to reduce the tenant’s occupancy costs considerably although the…

2017 Year in Review: Michael Lee, HKS Capital Partners

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?  A sponsor came to us looking to build a 70,000 s/f retail and residential project  in Queens. The sponsor was strong, however they had never built a ground-up project before. Even worse, they already failed to get a construction loan with another…

2017 Year in Review: Donna Zavattieri, Safe Harbour Real Estate Group, LLC

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?   Representing a purchaser in their commercial property transaction in the new…

2017 Year in Review: Lisa Radetsky, Phillips Nizer LLP

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Representing buyer in $28.5 million purchase of LaGree Baptist Church and in subsequent $10.2 million purchase of development rights belonging to nearby lot. New project could exceed…

2017 Year in Review: Sarah Nolan Hoff, Hoffhaus Creative

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? This year I received the Vanguard of the Year award from SMPS-NY which salutes a senior-level professional who actively promotes business strategy and fosters a marketing and BD culture. I’ve spent my career helping…

2017 Year in Review: Karen Dome, Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Most notable deal I  brokered the sale of 75 Holly Hill Lane, a 105,102 s/f office building for $33.75 million. CBC Advisors represented the buyer and the seller in this transaction. It is a class A office asset located in Greenwich. The property’s location ownership and tenancy made…