Category: Spotlight Content

2019 Women in Real Estate: Matia Nikolovieni, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

2019 Women in Real Estate: Matia Nikolovieni, Cohen & Perfetto LLP

September 17, 2019
What is your favorite motivational quote?  “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.”
2019 Women in Real Estate: Terri Adler, Duval & Stachenfeld LLP

2019 Women in Real Estate: Terri Adler, Duval & Stachenfeld LLP

September 17, 2019
What is your favorite motivational quote? By William Shakespeare:“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none,” and“This above all: To thine own self be true.”
2019 Women in Real Estate: Christine Cosentino, Cosentino Realty & Development

2019 Women in Real Estate: Christine Cosentino, Cosentino Realty & Development

September 17, 2019
What is your favorite motivational quote?  “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
2019 Women in Real Estate: Ruth Tang, KPMG LLP

2019 Women in Real Estate: Ruth Tang, KPMG LLP

September 17, 2019
What is your favorite motivational quote? “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. I named my third child Eleanor.
New York Real Estate Journal presents 2019 Women in Real Estate - Professional Services

New York Real Estate Journal presents 2019 Women in Real Estate - Professional Services

September 17, 2019
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal published its annual Women in Real Estate, Professional Services Spotlight. The September 17th Spotlight edition shares insight into today's real estate industry from a woman's point of view. This issue recognized achievements of women engaged in specialized industries including
Architectural design, code enforcement, and construction trends in New York City for fall 2019 - by William Gati

Architectural design, code enforcement, and construction trends in New York City for fall 2019 - by ...

August 20, 2019
I have just completed a “major alteration” in Richmond Hill, Queens and have encountered quite a few “trend-setting” changes in architectural design, code enforcement, and construction. The Building Department approval and permitting process was more
Whose land is it? The 2008 Amendments to adverse possession law - by Justin Rostoff

Whose land is it? The 2008 Amendments to adverse possession law - by Justin Rostoff

August 20, 2019
“Adverse possession:” The principle of acquiring legal ownership to land that is owned by another. This is an extremely powerful tool that literally changes landscape of property in every state, city, and borough, ranging in all uses from industrial to residential;
Considering a ground lease? Consider these questions when vetting prospective ground tenants - by Robert Khodadadian

Considering a ground lease? Consider these questions when vetting prospective ground tenants - by Ro...

August 20, 2019
In today’s real estate market, creativity is required for a deal to make sense for all parties involved. One example of this creativity is to ground lease a property instead of the conventional sale. Although ground leases are not a new concept, many people are not familiar
A short primer for U.S. companies on commercial office leasing in India - by Edward Goodman

A short primer for U.S. companies on commercial office leasing in India - by Edward Goodman

August 20, 2019
A U.S. company setting up its business in a foreign country potentially faces many challenges, including significant cultural differences, a lack of familiarity with the legal system and available tax benefits and, in general, learning what is required to
Could New York’s new rent control laws only benefit existing tenants? - by Jonathan Lewis

Could New York’s new rent control laws only benefit existing tenants? - by Jonathan Lewis

August 20, 2019
There’s really no better current example of the rippling unintended consequences that result when well-meaning legislators try to fix a societal problem without considering all the potential fallout than the recent radical revision of New York’s rent control laws. Although
Commercial market report: U.S. overall and Westchester County persevere

Commercial market report: U.S. overall and Westchester County persevere

August 20, 2019
Rye Brook, NY According to a report released from Houlihan Lawrence, the U.S. economy continues expanding more than 2% per year, while the global economy is further softening and trade disputes
Safe harbor guidance on special 1031 exchanges: How to get 360 days to complete the deal - by Pamela Michaels

Safe harbor guidance on special 1031 exchanges: How to get 360 days to complete the deal - by Pamela...

August 20, 2019
In the Northeast there are many investors with substantial nationwide real estate portfolios. These investors are often buying and selling one or more significant assets. REITs are a good example of such an investor but there are many others. At times, the