Category: Spotlight Content

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? Seeing our first two Halo installations rise on New York streets was a defining moment for us - we are clearly

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? December 2025 is The Berman Group’s 20th anniversary and I am so proud of our team

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? The SL Green purchase of Park Ave. Tower was the clearest sign of where New York CRE is heading. Seeing a major investor step in with confidence showed the market has stabilized and that strong, well-located assets are leading the recovery.

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? The grand reopening of Storm King Art Center captures where New York CRE is heading: reinvesting in iconic sites to unlock more value for the people who use them.

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? In 2025 our firm was honored by the American Institute of Architects at both the New York State and Long Island Chapter levels for four workplace environments. Each project reflected the distinct identity and culture of the client, reinforcing our belief that workplace design must express brand and purpose.

What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026? HUB continues to grow and offer our clients unique insights and resources to help them manage risk and face global challenges.

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? In 2025, the standout accomplishment for Chai Travel was the extraordinary growth we achieved across every part of the business.

What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026? AI-driven innovation will continue shaping real estate law and deal execution. Seyfarth’s investment in practice-specific AI tools such as Orbital creates efficiencies in contract review, due diligence, and compliance, enabling faster, more accurate transactions

What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026? In 2026, we see companies leasing commercial real estate continuing to focus on flexibility when planning their workspace as hiring and growth demands may start to be impacted by AI.

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? One of our firm’s first ground-up design projects, a five-story firehouse in Elmhurst Queens finally broke ground on its former site and is

What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026? Opportunities will be shaped by human-centered design and high-performance spaces. Amenity-rich environments are evolving from checklist items to meaningful spaces that foster connection and creativity,

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? It’s tough to single out just one transaction or project, because this year we’ve closed deals with a really wide range of retailers and businesses - many of whom are optimistic about the future of New York and the region.