Category: Spotlight Content

2020 Women in RE: Judy Simoncic, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

2020 Women in RE: Judy Simoncic, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

May 19, 2020
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently had the privilege of contributing to an emerging field in real estate on LI that benefits not-for-profits, including the hospital industry. Tax-exempt
2020 Women in RE: Leslie Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

2020 Women in RE: Leslie Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

May 19, 2020
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently appointed by the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to serve on its Pro Bono Appellate Mediator Panel for a three-year term.
May Spotlight: 2018 Ones to Watch

May Spotlight: 2018 Ones to Watch

May 15, 2020
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal recently featured a "Ones to Watch" Spotlight, focusing on both up and coming professionals as well as industry veterans across all areas of real estate. Sponsors for this edition include Winick, AmTrust Title, Arbor Realty Trust, Maltz Auctions, Watt and Flux, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Island Corporate Services.
2018 Ones to Watch: Shlomo Gelernter, Senior Director at Besen & Associates

2018 Ones to Watch: Shlomo Gelernter, Senior Director at Besen & Associates

May 15, 2020
Where do you see yourself in five years? I aways make short term and long term goals for myself because I believe it is important to think about what I want to accomplish…
GGMC parking garage operator for two properties

GGMC parking garage operator for two properties

April 23, 2020
Cord Meyer Development LLC has chosen GGMC as the parking garage operator for two of its prestigious properties in Forest Hills - the luxury condominium "the Windsor at Forest Hills" and the flagship "Cord Meyer Office Building" which is also adjacent to the famous Midway Theater.
Product of the Month: InstaClosing, a Manhattan-based proptech startup launches e-closing services in New York

Product of the Month: InstaClosing, a Manhattan-based proptech startup launches e-closing services i...

March 26, 2020
Manhattan, NY InstaClosing, a locally-based proptech startup has launched its online closing platform making it the first company offering digital closings in New York State, and the first online platform in the
New façade rules took effect February 20th in NYC - by Chris Krepcio

New façade rules took effect February 20th in NYC - by Chris Krepcio

March 24, 2020
As of February 20, 2020, the newly amended rule governing exterior wall inspections and repairs has officially been put into effect. These new rules will have quite a large impact on building owners across New York City, including more stringent rules,
Minimizing the penalties of Local Law 97-2019 with big data and simple solutions - by Ed Bosco

Minimizing the penalties of Local Law 97-2019 with big data and simple solutions - by Ed Bosco

March 24, 2020
Local Law 97-2019 was passed by the New York City Council in 2019 to establish a plan for the reduction of greenhouse gases related to the operation of buildings identified in the law. Prior to Local Law 97, the only legally enforceable
Total assets of business vs. real estate value trends - by John Rynne

Total assets of business vs. real estate value trends - by John Rynne

March 24, 2020
Over my years in the appraisal field, one of the areas of confusion between appraisers and their clients are property types that have businesses highly connected to the real estate. There is a trend by clients to not necessarily want
Short-term rentals are big competition for hotels, upstart industry reaching limits of urban expansion - by Mark VanStekelenburg

Short-term rentals are big competition for hotels, upstart industry reaching limits of urban expansi...

March 24, 2020
Short-term rentals are now big competition for hotels, but the upstart industry is reaching the limits of urban expansion. At 16.8%, New York City is among markets with highest penetration of short-term rentals.
The “Dark Store” dilemma –  When assessors disregard fee simple valuation - by Erin O’Brien

The “Dark Store” dilemma – When assessors disregard fee simple valuation - by Erin O’Brien

March 24, 2020
Presently pending before the New York State Senate is Bill Number A04752, or, “An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to requiring assessors using the comparable sales, income capitalization or cost method for
How can landlords provide the amenities when rent regulations financially restrict them? - by Jordan Goldman

How can landlords provide the amenities when rent regulations financially restrict them? - by Jordan...

March 24, 2020
There’s a clear paradox between the increasing tenant demand for more amenities within residential buildings, and New York’s recently-passed Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019. How can landlords provide the