-- Genessy Jaramillo, Managing Director at BKREA and Developing Leader Chair for the NAIOP NYC Metro Chapter, participated as a featured panelist at “The Future of NYC’s Skyline: Building, Financing, and Managing the Vertical City,” an industry discussion hosted by the IE Real Estate Club in collaboration with IE New York College and REA Network. The event took place on February 13th at 64 Wooster Street in New York City and brought together leaders from across development, finance, and investment to discuss the forces shaping the future of the city’s skyline.
The panel explored how large-scale projects in New York are conceived, financed, and delivered in an increasingly complex development environment. From land assembly and air rights to capital markets and construction strategy, panelists shared firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of urban development.
Representing both the brokerage and industry leadership perspectives, Genessy J. spoke about the critical role that land and air rights transactions play in enabling vertical development across New York City. As a land and air rights broker at BKREA, she works directly with property owners, developers, and investors to structure transactions that unlock development potential and allow projects to move forward in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world.
“New York’s skyline has always been a product of collaboration between property owners, developers, lenders, and advisors,” said Genessy. “Land assemblage and air rights transactions are often the first step in that process, setting the stage for projects that shape neighborhoods and define the city’s future.”
In addition to her role at BKREA, Genessy serves as Developing Leader Chair for the NAIOP NYC Metro Chapter, where she focuses on engaging and mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals. During the discussion, she also shared insights on how emerging leaders can navigate the evolving real estate landscape and position themselves for long-term success.
The panel featured a distinguished group of industry professionals, including Lawrence Bremer, Senior Vice President at The Moinian Group; Humberto Lopes, CEO of H.L. Dynasty Real Estate Corp.; and Cara Riordan, Vice President at Bank of America. Together, the panelists provided perspectives from across the real estate ecosystem, including development, capital markets, and investment.
Topics covered throughout the evening included financing strategies for large-scale projects, the role of capital markets in supporting development, the complexities of assembling development sites in New York, and how industry leaders are adapting to shifting market conditions.
As the city continues to evolve, discussions like these provide a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and share knowledge about the opportunities ahead. For Genessy, the conversation reinforced the importance of collaboration and innovation in shaping the next generation of development across the city.
“At its core, New York real estate has always been about problem solving,” she said. “Every project requires creativity, persistence, and partnership. The future of the skyline will depend on how effectively we bring those elements together.”
About the company: BKREA is a leading New York City-based commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in investment sales, development sites, and air rights transactions. The firm provides strategic guidance to property owners, developers, and investors, leveraging deep market expertise, data-driven insights, and a proven track record across complex urban real estate transactions.
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Organization: BKREA
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Website: https://bkrea.com
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