Spotlights

2017 Year in Review: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction, or professional achievement in 2017? My firm has had roster of great clients and interior design projects this year. We were very pleased with the successful completion of the Edwynn Houk Gallery on the 4th floor of 745 Fifth Ave. The gallery specializes in the masters of 20th Century photography and is a leader in their field. Designing projects for…

2017 Year in Review: Gerard Longo, Mettle Property Group

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? The best decision this year was the challenging decision to reposition our Long Island City hotel/hospitality project to a

2017 Year in Review: Mark Stumer, Mojo Stumer Associates

Name & Title: Mark Stumer, Principal, AIA Company Name: Mojo Stumer Associates Address: 14 Plaza Road, Greenvale, NY 11548 Who ...

2017 Year in Review: Barry Schmidt, Schmidt Construction Consulting

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?  Working out an extremely distressed development project required negotiating to the mat with many contractors. The unyielding support of my client despite…

2017 Year in Review: Marie Zere, Zere Real Estate Services

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? Success comes when being prepared with the right knowledge meets the perfect opportunity…

2017 Year in Review: Kalmon Dolgin, Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? As a family business nearing its 114th year this month, we owe much of our success to KDA’s dedicated team of long-standing professionals and long-term support staff. We rely on the varied and diverse specializes of…

2017 Year in Review: Elizabeth Lusskin, Long Island City Partnership

Name & Title: Elizabeth Lusskin, president  Company Name: Long Island City Partnership  Address: 27-01 Queens Plaza N., ...

2017 Year in Review: Faith Hope Consolo, Douglas Elliman

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Bringing the First Food Hall to Fifth Avenue - Frame on Fifth at 345 Fifth Avenue, directly across from the world-renowned Empire State Building’s main entrance. Launched as an epicurean food market that offers…

2017 Year in Review: Adam Traub, Westbridge Realty Group

What trends will impact your business in 2018? There are two rental markets in NYC. Roughly half the apartments are under rent regulation or a government program. That leaves everyone else to compete for the half with rents determined by the market. It creates enormous incentive for…

2017 Year in Review: Sanford Herrick, Case Real Estate Capital, LLC

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? A cohesive, experienced team that meshes well and brings a high level of professionalism to the business. Chris Mavros and I have worked together for nearly 24 years. I trust his insights and knowledge deeply. Jon Leifer’s real estate investment experience shows…