What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent project I am very proud to have worked on involved the development and construction of an approximately $250 million mixed-use project consisting of over 300 mixed-income apartments, including federal low-income housing tax credit units,
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent milestone that I was most proud of was the closing of my first deal. The deal involved helping my relatives’s former boss sell their Manhattan property, which was a significant accomplishment. My relatives trust in my ability to represent our family’s name and work
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’ve been proud to support Bungalow Projects as they bring a major new film and TV production hub to Brooklyn. The projects were awarded NYC Industrial Development Agency (IDA) benefits earlier this year and will result in more than $500 million in capital investment.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m especially proud of a recent settlement with the NYC Tax Commission regarding a new residential condominium. With diligent research and analysis, we were able to show that, although the building’s construction costs were high, market rents could not sustain its property assessment.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? Working in the construction consulting field represents a significant professional milestone of which I am particularly proud. It has enabled me to consistently apply and integrate the knowledge gained from my academic background in architecture and construction management.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I recently obtained a variance approval from the Brookhaven Board of Zoning Appeals for the development of a new home on a vacant parcel of land near the water. The project raised various concerns with the board as well as the surrounding property owners.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? For more than a decade, I worked on various aspects of Hudson Yards, the largest private development in U.S. history, and it may not exist without my team’s and my bespoke work. I helped create both a declaration of easements allowing its construction over active railyards and a master property owner’s association for the campus. I wrote the individual condominium documents and offering plans,
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? In the summer of 2024, a client called in despair, explaining his delicate financial situation and that he needed to sell his property. Our conversations continued and eventually led to a listing and hard contract for the property, which satisfied the seller’s financial needs.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I recently led the successful implementation of a high-efficiency controls system for a commercial boiler upgrade. The project came in under budget and ahead of schedule, improving system performance and reducing energy costs by 20%.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? One of the things I pride myself most on is my ability to successfully execute deals for a wide range of clients, whether it’s tenant representation for local New York City operators, or on behalf of our large, institutional clients like Related, which I work on across the city.