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Commercial Real Estate Guide: Roof Raising: E-Z Riser Roof Raising

Commercial Real Estate Guide: Roof Raising: E-Z Riser Roof Raising

January 19, 2021
E-Z Riser raises the existing roof of any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements. This patented expansion process has revolutionized commercial real estate since 1972…
Chris Smith, IREON, Lawrence ENV

Chris Smith, IREON, Lawrence ENV

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic? The most challenging part of working during the pandemic for our company was the limited access we had to our employees, clients and
Clem Turner, IREON, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi

Clem Turner, IREON, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi

December 22, 2020
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021? I counsel real estate developers seeking financing for real estate projects, particularly through the Opportunity Zone (OZ) Program and
Belinda Schwartz, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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