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What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? 2017 marked the completion of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)’s new office complex in Lawrence Township, NJ. AKF was an integral partner in…

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? I served as project manager for the Greater East Midtown Rezoning Environmental Impact Statement, the largest rezoning in Manhattan since Hudson Yards in 2004. With the rezoning approved in August 2017, substantial new construction projects will begin to take shape. Over the next two decades, development resulting…

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? That would be a tie between two very similar properties because they both show the value of the industrial land…

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? Community bankers on a local level have the capability to significantly support the resurgence of neighborhoods. 2017 has seen continued…

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why? Our high success rate of closed business transactions can be attributed to the following: We maintain confidentiality throughout the entire process. The foundation for establishing a fair market price for a

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? Starting my own real estate brokerage firm specializing in commercial leasing and investment sales, primarily in the Harlem market. I now have the freedom to choose to work on my own projects and territories and I create…

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017? Calendar year 2018 will see the continuation of trends that have been apparent in 2017…

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?  The team at Berko & Associates has been the biggest factor in our success. We have a diverse group of talented professionals who all add value to our office and provide a superior quality of service to our clients. As we head into a bit of the unknown, it’s the…

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction, or professional achievement in 2017? My firm has had roster of great clients and interior design projects this year. We were very pleased with the successful completion of the Edwynn Houk Gallery on the 4th floor of 745 Fifth Ave. The gallery specializes in the masters of 20th Century photography and is a leader in their field. Designing projects for…

What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why? The best decision this year was the challenging decision to reposition our Long Island City hotel/hospitality project to a

Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?  Working out an extremely distressed development project required negotiating to the mat with many contractors. The unyielding support of my client despite…