Spotlights

2018 Women in Real Estate and Construction Services: Marsha Robinson, Montroy Andersen DeMarco

What was your most notable project in 2017? Among several commercial office fit-outs I have worked on last year as Job Captain, the New York City headquarters office of the World Economic Forum, a Geneva, Switzerland-based organization with the mission of improving…

2018 Women in Real Estate and Construction Services: Mimi Feliciano, FEM Real Estate 

What was your most notable project 2017? My most notable project in 2017 was South Beach At Long Branch–a 47-unit luxury, ocean-front condominium project at the Jersey Shore. It brings a Miami vibe to…

Commercial Real Estate Guide - Attorney: About Glassberg & Associates, LLC

Glassberg & Associates is a general practice law firm with concentrations in real estate, contracts, and small business. Founded by Steven Glassberg in January of 2006,the firm has offices in the heart of midtown Manhattan and in Nassau County.

Commercial Real Estate Guide - Roof Raising: About Space Technology Inc.

Space Technology Inc. (STI) lifts the existing roof of an industrial building, intact, to two or three times its original height. By elevating the roof at the rate of one foot every hour, STI can double or triple the capacity of a warehouse quickly and inexpensively. 

Architecture Studio wins Queens & Bronx Building Association award for historic house restoration - by William Gati

William Gati, AIA, is the president of Architecture Studio, Kew Gardens, N.Y. ...

Whether a purchase is a small multifamily or large many family building, due diligence is essential - by Howard Stern

One can not understate the importance of due diligence when purchasing property. Today’s focus is residential apartment buildings. Whether a small multifamily or large many family building, due diligence is essential. Make a check list. Remember, except for some mathematical adjustments, once the deed is handed over, the closing has taken place, any problems that may arise are buyers alone to deal with. Due diligence should flush out issues.

Simple steps to success in business – Partner with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce! - by Nunzio Del Greco

I occasionally use a quote from a historical or famous person to emphasize a concept or basic point. Appropriate for the 2018 New Year, below is a quote from Michelangelo: “The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and miss it, but we aim too low and reach it.” This is the time of year that many folks make “New Years’ resolutions…"

Legal issues concerning leases vs. licenses, pop-up shops and other short-term use arrangements - by Michael Kayam

In recent years, retail pop-up shops have become a growing trend among property owners looking to increase cash flow or traffic to their properties, as well as, businesses looking to reach new markets or test a new product while limiting their potential long-term lease obligations. This trend started…

Broome County is steadily growing: An overview of some signature projects advancing in 2018 - by Kevin McLaughlin

We have long said that Broome County is the ideal place to live, work and thrive, and this is being demonstrated by some signature projects recently completed or advancing this year. These projects include a one-stop economic development center, modern high-end apartments in the heart of our downtown, adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and the grand opening of a nearly one million s/f distribution center…

Appraisers and public trust: Why are professions concerned about public trust? - by John Rynne

The real estate appraisal profession in the late 1980’s went through a major transformation. Many of us remember the Savings & Loan (S & L) crisis which was created by out of control lending due to fraudulent loans and appraisal practices…