Category: Spotlight Content

strong>2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars Spotlight out now! This is the second installment of NYREJ's annual Ones to Watch series recognizing standout emerging professionals whose drive, talent, and fresh perspective are helping shape the future of New York’s commercial real estate industry. This Spotlight features professionals on the rise  and their achievements in the CRE industry.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of helping CRE owners, developers and REITs achieve meaningful reductions in their real estate tax burden. These savings can improve asset performance, increase value and create opportunities for reinvestment.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My passion for architecture fostered itself in the most organic way possible. Before I could fully speak, my parents recall my fascination with building structures from wooden blocks.

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As we reach the halfway point of 2026, there are some observations about environmental consulting and the commercial real estate industry that are worth pointing out. Activity has been increasing for a variety

For much of the past decade, commercial real estate owners benefited from a favorable environment of historically low interest rates, abundant capital, and strong investor demand. As a result, capitalization

For decades, New York construction defendants have played a slow chess match. Get served, investigate, depose, and eventually (sometimes years later) bring the responsible subcontractor into the case. The AVOID

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always had a passion for real estate. At 12 years old, I spent Sundays riding my bike around my Los Angeles neighborhood visiting open houses. I made a point to speak with the sales brokers, ask questions, and even help show prospective buyers around.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Across more than $1 billion in closed debt and equity transactions, I am proudest not of any single deal, but of earning the trust to work alongside exceptional teams and counterparties to bring complex business plans to life.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Building meaningful relationships has always come naturally to me, especially through my work in the food space. I used to host some of the most active commercial real estate professionals in the industry, and transitioning those relationships

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I was drawn to commercial real estate because it combines finance, entrepreneurship, and relationship building. I began my career in commercial mortgage brokerage while still completing my bachelor’s degree, which gave me early exposure to transactions and client relationships.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role?  Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a creator. From LEGOs to contracting to construction management, there has been nothing I enjoy more than making a vision come to life!