Real Estate Services Alliance

Today, Real Estate Services Alliance members and their guests gathered for an exclusive conversation featuring William Elder, EVP and Managing Director of RXR's New York City Division. William joined our own Peter Braus of Lee & Associates NYC to offer a candid, insider’s perspective on the state of the NYC office market. From market headwinds to strategic pivots, William shared how RXR is navigating today's dynamic environment—highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities that come with a rapidly evolving commercial landscape. Thanks to William for his valuable insights and to all who joined us for the engaging discussion and networking. We’re proud to bring our members timely, relevant conversations with the industry’s top leaders.

Check out an amazing New York City amenity - VITAL Climbing Gym! This 50,000 sq ft transformation within Essex Crossing was designed by RESA’s architect Crown Architecture and Consulting, D.P.C. #architecture #essexcrossing #climbing

Congratulations to our Real Estate Services Alliance colleague James Nelson on his new role as the Head of US Investment Sales at Avison Young.

We have completed the fit-out of a new rock climbing and fitness gym for VITAL Climbing Gym in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The 50,000-square-foot facility spans three floors within the recently completed building within Essex Crossing at 182 Broome Street and features an expansive bouldering area alongside spaces for weight training, cardio and stretching, and a community café. Find out more about the project here: https://bit.ly/4imom33 #DesignForSport #Bouldering #Architecture

Yesterday, the Real Estate Services Alliance (RESA) and Fordham University's Real Estate Institute brought together 150+ real estate professionals for a dynamic and insightful conversation on distressed assets in today’s market. The event kicked off with a compelling fireside chat featuring Marion T. Jones (Avison Young) and Lonnie Hendry, CRE (Trepp, Inc.), who shared expert insights on market shifts and key trends in distressed real estate. This was followed by an engaging panel discussion led by Brian Cohen (Goulston & Storrs) with industry leaders James Nelson (Avison Young), Scott Aiese (JLL), Jay Fischer (CIM Group) and Gary Curwin (Morgan Stanley). The panel explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the distressed asset landscape and strategies for navigating today’s market. Thank you to our panelists, moderators, and attendees for making this event such a success! We look forward to continuing the conversation! To view photos from this exciting event, kindly visit RESA's website: https://lnkd.in/ezPudJ9F #RealEstate #DistressedAssets #IndustryInsights #FordhamREI #RESA #nycrealestate #realestatenyc #commercialrealestate #Realestateinvestment #Distressedrealestate

Thanks to our friend Michael Santora at Crown Architecture and Consulting, D.P.C. for presenting on City of Yes and office to resi conversions. You’ve always been a great resource! #commercialrealestate #avisonyoung

There is still time to register for this incredible event next week. Real Estate Services Alliance member and panelist James Nelson talks about the speaker lineup, which also includes RESA members Brian Cohen of Goulston & Storrs and Scott Aiese of JLL. Marion T. Jones Gary Curwin Lonnie Hendry, CRE

Are you--or someone on your team--interested in expanding your knowledge of real estate transactions? Real Estate Services Alliance NYC, in partnership with New York University, is pleased to once again present, "Real Estate Acquisition & Ownership," a must-attend for those looking to grow their knowledge of RE transactions across multiple asset types. Whether you're a seasoned RE professional or just starting out, this in-depth course covers nearly every aspect of the industry. This year's course will be offered in-person and digitally via Zoom. Remember to call the number below and mention RESA for a 50% discount (registration via phone at 212-998-7150 for the discount, course #REDV1-CE9710). Link: https://lnkd.in/ezfsCJWG Each class will feature presentations by RESA members, including Jeffrey Ravetz James Nelson Bill Montana Scott Aiese Greg McGunagle Wayne Bellet Robert Balachandran Josh Simon Anthony Milano Michael Santora Jeff Bernard Keith Davidson Drew Donovan, CPA Eric Hamm Peter Braus Jamie Van Bramer Sol Zimmerman, CPA Evan Weiss Patrick McGowan Andrew Essick Brian Cohen Adam Kriegstein, Esq. Daniel Braff

Real Estate Services Alliance held its first meeting of the new year yesterday, which included several new faces. The group discussed opportunities heading in to the new year as well as issues facing the industry at large.

This will be a great event. Encourage everyone interested to attend.