Spotlights

2023 Year in Review: James Cohen, SBLM Architects

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery was the culmination of 10 years of thoughtful programmatic design and advocacy by our Miami and New York

2023 Year in Review: Christopher Turner, Denham Wolf Real Estate Services

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Vacancy rates vary by location and building quality in NYC. A general flight to quality by tenants has left more limited pickings amongst the best Class A

2023 Year in Review: Elaine Haney, Nimbio

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? An increased demand for smart access control, and its convenience, is seen among residents and property managers. Mobile-based technology is delivering improved

2023 Year in Review: Denis Leff, Suffolk

What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2024? In 2024 and beyond, advanced technologies including sensors, IoT hardware and software development tools will become increasingly integrated with AI capabilities as the smart-building transitions

2023 Year in Review: Jimmy Coughlan, TRITEC Real Estate Company

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? My most notable accomplishment, in conjunction with the rest of the TRITEC team, was to help deliver The Core at Station Yards. The first residents will take

2023 Year in Review: Jerry Maffia, Project Management Advisors, Inc.

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The post-pandemic world has seen a number of market trends that negatively affected real estate and construction, both in the residential and commercial markets.

2023 Year in Review: Sean Szatkowski, Skanska USA Building

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? The East Midtown Greenway, nearing completion, is a leading example of resilient and sustainable construction. A standout in our NY portfolio, the project will

2023 Year in Review: Darren Johnson, Bright Power, Inc.

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Preparation for Local Law 97 compliance has had a tremendous impact on existing market rate properties this year. During 2023, I engaged in Local Law 97 consulting

2023 Year in Review: Jonathan Kaufman Iger, Sage Realty

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? In 2023, I am proud to highlight the successful $53 million transformation of 767 Third Ave. The revamped lobby and beautifully designed amenity space, Oasis,

2023 Year in Review: John Horowitz, Marcus & Millichap

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Unquestionably, rising interest rates had the greatest impact on business. Transaction volume, across property types and locations, decreased significantly due to