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Expertise
I believe I can answer questions in the following sub categories with respect to New York City: Residential Brokerage, Landlord Tenant disputes, Any type of lease questions, any definition pertaining to residential real estate, any questions about property management, most questions about development, construction codes, and housing laws, questions about Section 8, HPD and government sponsored housing. Also corporate and short term housing questions.
Experience in the area
I am currently the President of Think Properties NYC, a residential brokerage firm in New York City. I am also President of National Property Management Group. We manage over 1000 Residential Units and 50 retail/commercial units, generally as tax payers or part of mixed use buildings. We handle project management, marketing, and rentals/sales of new construction properties as well.
Organizations
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Boutique Brokerage Firm Alliance (President)
Publications
New York Times, Real Estate Weekly, Wikipedia, Wiki-answers
Education/Credentials
Undergrad: Union College Degree: Bachelors Degree, Double Major Economics/French Graduate: New York University Degree: Masters of Science, Masters in Real Estate Development Licensed Real Estate Broker in State of New York
Awards and Honors
Undergrad: Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude
Past/Present Clients
Oakwood Worldwide, JP Morgan Chase (for Relocation), and several other firms.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| JP | 01/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the helpful response. Feel better ..... |
| Mary | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mark for responding so quickly. Your ..... |
| ken | 12/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you - I appreciate the offer ..... |
| Danielle | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Diane | 11/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Mark, Thank you for your quick ..... |
Recent Answers from Mark Shemel
2012-01-26 EST OPS:
Hi JP, I'm sorry for the delayed response, I just got out of a double hernia surgery and have been in my bed until today, where I made it to the computer. Commercial leases for office space are generally
2012-01-16 Janitors Union Vs. Board of Directors:
Hi Mary, As this is a coop, I think the decision about whether to compensate him for not living at the property is up to the board. Coops are corporations. They offered him an apartment which he refused
2011-12-24 tribeca loft space:
Hi Ken, I don't have much information about the building from what you tell me. If I knew the address, I could give you a complete estimate of value. If I assume that we are comparing against the
2011-12-15 Utility Easement:
Hi Eric, If your building is a condo or coop and you are the owners of it, you would be within your rights to ask for some type of rent for a basement hub. I manage several buildings where rent is
2011-11-08 tenant foreclosure ?:
Hi Michelle, If you have not been contacted by a bank, receiver, or any other individual, it is likely that property is still under control of the owner. Let me know if you receive any notices documents
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