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…
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…
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…
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…
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
My most notable transaction for 2017 was the sale of the Tuck-It-Away building located at 845 East 136th St. for a price of $19.15 million, setting a new record for…
What trends will impact my business in 2018?
1031 exchanges relating to real estate surviving tax reform will play a significant factor in our growth as a…
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Winning approval from the Department of Financial Services for new, lower title insurance premiums—now up to 25% less than or competitors—and really being a game changer in the…
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Designing a new headquarters for Abrams downtown and for MarketAxess at Hudson Yards. On a personal note, being inducted as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) was a…
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
I would say my most notable deal in 2017, along with my partners, was the sale of 341-353 West 50th St. in Manhattan for about $113 million. It was fairly complex and took some creative and critical thinking to…
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Most notable transaction was the three buildings we sold in Franklin Square, NY, containing multiple retail stores, apartments, and offices. The challenge in this deal was finding an investor interested in a management intensive property due to its…
