Category: Spotlight Content

For decades, the Southern Tier has wrestled with economic decline. Since 2000, Binghamton has lost 6,500 manufacturing jobs — a staggering 37% reduction — as losses also piled up down the road in Elmira (19% decrease) and Ithaca (25% loss). What’s more alarming is witnessing local pride fade under the weight of

At Architecture Studio, we are committed to designing structures that meet the evolving needs of our communities. Our work is driven by a progressive design vision that seamlessly integrates form and function while aligning with the latest housing initiatives to provide the most appropriate, efficient, and responsive housing solutions. Our firm is responding to the city’s housing

To be eligible for the unique tax benefits associated with making a QOZ investment, on or before Dec. 31, 2026, a taxpayer must first realize eligible capital gain on a sale to an unrelated party. The taxpayer then has 180 days – potentially from three different starting points, depending on whether the gains were realized directly or indirectly (see below) – to invest cash equity

From the streets to the boardrooms: A journey through grit, deals, and redemption. This year marks my 40^th anniversary in commercial real estate. To celebrate this milestone — and to set the record straight on some of the ups and downs

Recent goal and impact:  A recent goal Grassi achieved was implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a strategic move that distinguishes our firm amid growing private equity investments in the accounting industry.

Recent goal and impact:  I led our recent office move and expansion — from sourcing and negotiating the lease, to collaborating with architects and designers on layout, finishes, and furniture. I also coordinated logistics with movers and IT specialists to complete the move in just two days

Recent goal and impact:  When my brother and I took over the firm four years ago, repeat customers and referral based clients only made up 10% of our annual revenue. Under the leadership of the 3^rd-generation of Lipsky Construction,

Recent goal and impact: Our firm recently expanded our real estate law services to New Jersey, significantly increasing our transaction volume in areas outside NYC, including Westchester, Long Island, and the Hamptons. This strategic expansion has enabled us

Recent goal and impact: Christy Reuter is an outstanding candidate for the “Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders” award due to her remarkable achievements and extensive leadership within the hospitality sector. As the chair of the hospitality practice

Recent goal and impact: I recently expanded my practice to include representing buyers and sellers in connection with commercial loan repurchase facilities. This practice area complements my real estate finance practice and has opened up opportunities with new clients that are seeking to engage firms

Recent goal and impact: One of our primary goals is to expand our work with institutional landlords, which we’ve done by strengthening relationships with some of the country’s most influential landlords, such as Related, SL Green, and CIM Group; we represent over 120,000 s/f of prime retail space for these clients.

Recent goal and impact:  We recently rented a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,078 s/f residence on the Upper East Side. This luxury property required a targeted marketing strategy and a deep understanding of the high-end rental market. Successfully closing the deal strengthened our relationship with the owner, who has since referred new clients.