Category: Spotlight Content

Claire Gondon, JDS Development

Claire Gondon, JDS Development

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In my current role at JDS Development, I am passionate about my work in the development of The Brooklyn Tower, a high profile and beautifully-designed
Ketan Karkare, Shawmut Design and Construction

Ketan Karkare, Shawmut Design and Construction

May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I am proud to be one of the founding members of Shawmut’s Diversity Leadership Council, working side by side with amazing individuals who
Brendan Conroy, Lynx Mortgage Bank, LLC

Brendan Conroy, Lynx Mortgage Bank, LLC

May 24, 2022
What led you to your current profession? Before becoming a mortgage loan originator, I was working within the commercial title space while simultaneously working closely with a
Sophia Perna-Plank, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP

Sophia Perna-Plank, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP

May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? At my firm, I work closely with our marketing/business director to coordinate charitable donation drives. I donate my personal time, shopping for donation items
Catherine Wang, A-Z Fire Alarm Inc.

Catherine Wang, A-Z Fire Alarm Inc.

May 24, 2022
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? I’ve had a few mentors over the course of my career, but the mentor with the greatest impact is my father. He’s been in real estate/construction for
Samuel Finkler, TrueRate Services

Samuel Finkler, TrueRate Services

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am very proud of the sale of 4702 16th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204. My mentors had said that traditionally, Borough Park was a very
Peter Stobierski, TrueRate Services

Peter Stobierski, TrueRate Services

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of closing the $42 million Reunion Resort refinance in Feb. 2022. I led the underwriting and worked with Dan Gorczycki to
Sarah McCann, Vocon

Sarah McCann, Vocon

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my involvement in the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson development project led by Trinity Church Wall Street, Hines and Norges Investment Bank.
Rogelio Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.

Rogelio Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We are very proud of one of our latest projects, La Merced Elderly. This is an elderly affordable housing project incorporating different sources of
Daniel Figotin, Fimida Enterprises

Daniel Figotin, Fimida Enterprises

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Probably my last deal at the moment. We purchased four Queens buildings. Within the first 90 days we increased the rent roll by 20%, more than doubling our
Anudeep Gosal, Besen Partners

Anudeep Gosal, Besen Partners

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? All of my current projects involve hotels that have been destabilized by the pandemic, working to create and uncover value that can help restore and
Aiyana Goldberg, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Aiyana Goldberg, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

May 24, 2022
What led you to your current profession? I grew up saying I wanted to be an attorney, but I never really knew what type. It was my family that helped shape and inspire me—my uncle “babysat” me by