Category: Spotlight Content

Long Island commercial real estate tax forecast - by Douglas Atkins and Robert Renda

Long Island commercial real estate tax forecast - by Douglas Atkins and Robert Renda

September 22, 2020
As Long Island business and property owners continue to grapple with the impact of COVID-19, the coming months will be a bellwether for the commercial real estate market and
Transforming retail centers into mixed-use developments with a multifamily component - by Rick Birdoff

Transforming retail centers into mixed-use developments with a multifamily component - by Rick Birdo...

September 22, 2020
Since March, the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to unfold globally. We’ve never experienced a world like 2020 and if one thing’s for certain, the rapid pace at which the
Real estate values and COVID-19 - by John Rynne

Real estate values and COVID-19 - by John Rynne

September 22, 2020
The recent trends in real estate valuation has been heavily influenced by COVID-19. It’s been five months since the first major lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus which started to
How to exit the real estate merry-go-round in a tax efficient way - by Jordan Toder

How to exit the real estate merry-go-round in a tax efficient way - by Jordan Toder

September 22, 2020
The prospect of paying tax on long held real estate assets lead many owners to seek a Section 1031 tax free exchange. That solution, and it’s restrictions, have given birth to
Advantages in cash management for real estate - by Anthony Mormile

Advantages in cash management for real estate - by Anthony Mormile

September 22, 2020
The real estate sector is discovering both promise and challenge in responding to impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As we adjust to concepts such as Zoom showings and brick and mortar properties, shifting to
Product of the Month: Gobii launches a real estate platform to better serve NYC’s real estate community

Product of the Month: Gobii launches a real estate platform to better serve NYC’s real estate comm...

September 22, 2020
New York, NY During these tough times for the real estate industry, Gobii launched a revolutionary real estate platform that seeks to empower agents by incorporating the most sophisticated tools in the market.
Skyline Properties – Brokering outside the box: Off-market deals, ground leases and customized canvassing

Skyline Properties – Brokering outside the box: Off-market deals, ground leases and customized can...

September 3, 2020
Manhattan, NY Skyline Properties is a locally based brokerage firm that handles many different property types, including ground leases, commercial buildings, apartment buildings, townhouses, mixed-use investment buildings, mixed-use user buildings,
2020 Ones to Watch: Yaakov Zar, Lev Capital

2020 Ones to Watch: Yaakov Zar, Lev Capital

August 18, 2020
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? My wife and I help run Chabad House Bowery. It’s a center and Jewish community for students and young professionals living in
2020 Ones to Watch: David Goldwasser, FIA Capital Partners LLC

2020 Ones to Watch: David Goldwasser, FIA Capital Partners LLC

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?  I was involved in a partnership dispute which led to a mediation in which I was the mediator. The properties were worth a few hundred million dollars.
2020 Ones to Watch: Shawn Worthington, Skyline Properties

2020 Ones to Watch: Shawn Worthington, Skyline Properties

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 530 West 25th St. It’s a 95,000 s/f property in Chelsea that is now home to multiple prestigious art galleries.
2020 Ones to Watch: Holly Williamson, NELSON

2020 Ones to Watch: Holly Williamson, NELSON

August 18, 2020
What do you like most about your job?  Every client brings a fresh perspective. It’s most exciting to embark on a new project with a client; to collaborate with them and
2020 Ones to Watch: Daniel Shirazi, Skyline Properties

2020 Ones to Watch: Daniel Shirazi, Skyline Properties

August 18, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? The sale of 516-530 West 25th St. was a game changer because this was the largest transaction