Category: Spotlight Content

Rochester, NY Conifer Realty, LLC and Community Preservation Partners (CPP) have joined forces to rehabilitate and preserve Andrews Terrace. This waterfront community, originally built in 1975, is undergoing extensive renovations

Long Island City, NY As New York City’s apartments continue to rise in price and shrink in size — with some newly built units barely exceeding 300 s/f — the efficient use of every available square foot in a building has become more critical than ever. As apartment dwellers continue to participate in lifestyle

Which professional organization(s) would you recommend to women just starting out in your industry: The real estate industry has many subsectors, which means that, for those just starting out, there is a lot to learn and many people to meet. I’ve found that working on a pro bono

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Carolina diligently pursues excellence in everything she undertakes. She is passionate about her work, and it shines through as she skillfully navigates challenges on complex renovations with creativity and precision.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? My most interesting recent assignments were two vastly different workplace design projects: the new 40,000 s/f headquarters of Publicis Health Groupe in Philadelphia, PA and the final location of five borough

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  In June 2024, I was appointed by governor Hochul to be a board member of the Empire State Development (ESD). The ESD is the chief economic development agency in New York State with a mission

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “I would like to congratulate Jeanette on this recognition and for the leadership she provides to her colleagues every day. Foote inspires a diligent approach, critical and creative thinking

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  The due diligence for rent stabilized deals with free market units has increased significantly. With the passing of the HSTPA 2019 rent laws, a deregulation may be challenged at any point in time requiring landlords to have the necessary paperwork to prove the free market status regardless of when they purchased the building.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of advising my industry-leading clients on their headquarter leases, including Blackstone’s lease extension and footprint expansion to 1.06m s/f at 345 Park Ave.

Why should this nominee be recognized in our Women in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight?  “Christiana Suppa AIA, NCIDQ should be recognized for her outstanding career in commercial real estate. As a senior project manager, she successfully oversees all phases of design and construction

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?  Taking a leap of faith to start Northgate Real Estate Group alongside Greg Corbin and our team has been an extraordinary journey. We have developed a strong business model but building it under our own