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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) led the pack, receiving top honors at the annual Rechler Equity Broker of the Year awards ceremony. The Long Island event was held recently at Rechler Equity’s new corporate headquarters in Plainview, N.Y.
The NGKF Long Island office won for Top Brokerage Firm of the Year, the most prestigious of the awards.
Additionally, executives of the leading global services firm received three out of five transaction awards.
Brian Lee, Scott Berfas and Michael Silver were honored for the Top Office Deal, a new lease with Gemini Fund Services and the first major transaction signed at 80 Arkay Drive following Rechler Equity’s purchase.
Chuck Tabone, SIOR, was rewarded with the Top R&D award for the Sensitron Semiconductor deal at 100 Engineers Lane in Hauppauge, N.Y. According to Mr. Tabone, this was a very involved transaction with a substantial and complex construction component for this high-tech manufacturer.
Jack O’Connor, Howard Kesseler and Jordan Gosin were recognized with the Top Disposition award, which involved the sale of 385 Gerard Avenue in the Bronx to Public Storage.
“Rechler Equity is one of Long Island’s premier owners/developers and the Long Island office of NGKF is appreciative and proud to have been recognized by this fine organization. It was a great night for our office,” said Mr. Tabone.
About Rechler Equity Partners
Rechler Equity Partners is the largest fully integrated commercial real estate company on Long Island, with a portfolio of over 7 million square feet, encompassing over 100 properties. Today, Rechler Equity Partners, family-built and privately-held, is energized by the third generation leadership of Gregg and Mitchell Rechler. The company currently has more than 3.5 million square feet in the development pipeline, which includes one of the largest single industrial commercial developments on Long Island located in Westhampton Beach.
About Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. Together with its affiliates and London-based partner Knight Frank, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank employs more than 11,000 professionals, operating from more than 340 offices in established and emerging property markets on five continents.
With roots dating back to 1929, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank’s strong foundation makes it one of the most trusted names in commercial real estate. Its integrated services platform includes leasing advisory, global corporate services, investment sales and capital markets, consulting, program and project management, property and facilities management, and valuation services. A major force in the real estate marketplace, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank serves the local and global property requirements of tenants, landlords, investors and developers worldwide. For further information, visit www.newmarkkf.com.
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is a part of BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the wholesale financial and real estate markets. For further information, visit www.bgcpartners.com.