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Belinda Schwartz, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
The year brought challenges in keeping our large 50+ person department connected while everyone was working from home. The real estate team is
Isaac Shrem, Westbridge Realty Group
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Right before the pandemic, we closed on the sale of a three-family building in the Claremont section of the Bronx. The purchaser
Jared Kleinman, AFA Protective Systems, Inc.
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
We did not fire, layoff or furlough any employees due to COVID-related or economic conditions. AFA has always run conservatively
2020 Year in Review: C. Jaye Berger, Esq., Law Offices C. Jaye Berger
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
My greatest accomplishment of the year has been my ability to “go with the flow” in such a rapidly changing environment. I remember coming back to the office from court in March and
Dan Bsharat, Hudson Hill Partners
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
At the onset of the pandemic we were approached by an owner of a portfolio of three multifamily properties in Westchester who
Elie Rieder, Castle Lanterra Properties
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In July 2020, CLP acquired the residential portion of The Triangle, a class A, 529-unit community components in downtown Austin. This modern
Jared Horowitz, Newmark
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
Working from home created many challenges. Although once you adjust to kids screaming, dogs barking and spouses talking in the same room, you
Michael Syracuse, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, FXCollaborative Architects LLP
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
It has taken a conscious effort to stay connected with everyone while we’re not seeing each other in person. I miss the happenstance connections that
Gurpreet Singh, ACC Space
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
The ground lease of a 1.85-acre site in prime LIC, Queens. It was special because my very good friend represented the landlord, and it was
Derek Bestreich, BRG
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I found working from home pretty challenging (my wife and I had twin boys in April!). But I enjoyed saving commute time (30 minutes each way) and using that towards
Esti Broyde, Roey Realty LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Keeping my clients calm and comforted that the crisis will pass and deals put on hold will close
Chase Welles, SCG Retail
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Learning the IT and administrative skills required to successfully work from home
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