Spotlights

Examining the importance of pass alongs and taking the time to review leases

With the economy being in the current state of flux that it is, there has never been a more important time to review all of your leases to s...

Commercial real estate investment sales outlook: Alphabet soup or a double dip?

For those of us who thrive on high transaction volume, perhaps we'd best enjoy 2010 while we can. Commercial real estate may double dip, eve...

Upper Manhattan investment sales are picking up steam; sales and contract activity increased the first half of 2010

As activity during Q4 2009 suggested, sales and contract activity increased significantly in the first half of 2010. Data is still coming in...

New legislation passed in the city council regarding the use of tenant screening checks

New York City property managers and owners need to be aware of new legislation passed in the city council regarding the use of tenant screen...

Queens residential sales market: Stable and back to "normal"

As one of the most unique boroughs in New York City, Queens reflects the widest range of cultures and a demographic that spans all income le...

Jimmy Carchietta 2010

Name: Jimmy Carchietta, LEED AP Title: Founder, CEO Company: The Cotocon Group Location: Manhattan and Long Island Birthplace: The Bronx, N....

Thomas O'Grady 2010

Name: Thomas O'Grady Title: President Company: Effective Plumbing Corporation Location: New York City and Bronx, N.Y. Date of birth: Septemb...

Alan Schacter 2010

Name: Alan Schacter Title: Partner Company: Chaves & Perlowitz, LLP Location: 116 John St., Ste. 319 New York, NY 10038 and 1399 Franklin Av...

Nick Cassino's "back to basics" philosophy helps lead Berkadia's New York City team in today's economy

As a commercial real estate finance expert in the New York real estate market for more than 15 years, Nick Cassino has plenty of first-hand ...

Caught in the middle: Balancing the role of the engineer within the project team

In order to better understand how to deal with the owner, architect, owner's representative, construction manager and other consultants on a...