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If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit Urby Staten Island, the 900 unit mixed use development by Ironstate headed by David Barry, I suggest you get there soon because leases are quickly being signed – and with good reason.  From an urban farm and farmer in residence who grows vegetables enriched by compost from household food scraps, to the communal kitchen where the chef in residence prepares meals for tenants using those vegetables, Urby Staten Island is a one of a kind residential experience designed to make life easier for the young Millennials it is attracting.

Ironstate Development Company was the genius behind Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey – a successful mix of unique street level retail with apartments above in an area which was…

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The Real Deal reported that Benjamin Rusi purchased The View Luxury Apartments for $20 million.  The building is located at 224 Richmond Terrace, St. George, Staten Island. The property provides unobstructed panoramic views of the New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline. It is located just steps away from the New York Wheel and within walking distance of the Richmond County Bank Ballpark (home of the Staten Island Yankees) Empire Outlets, St. George Ferry Terminal and Lighthouse Point.

The building is 11 stories (58,792 sf) containing 40 residential units and 3 commercial units.  The 16 one bedroom and 24 two bedroom units each contain a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, in-unit dishwasher, washer dryers and a private…

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The View Luxury Apartments

The Real Deal reported that Benjamin Rusi purchased The View Luxury Apartments for $20 million.  The building is located at 224 Richmond Terrace, St. George, Staten Island. The property provides unobstructed panoramic views of the New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline. It is located just steps away from the New York Wheel and within walking distance of the Richmond County Bank Ballpark (home of the…

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Staten Island’s North Shore has gained world-wide notoriety thanks to several large scale projects on track for completion in the coming years.

The construction of Empire Outlets, The New York Wheel, Lighthouse Point and Urby Staten Island – all with easy access to the free Staten Island Ferry – have caused a buzz that has been heard by investors beyond Staten Island’s shores.

Local real estate…

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On Saturday, November 25, 2017 the Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. George, Staten Island threw open its gates to reveal that it had been transformed into “Winter Wonderland Staten Island” – an 85,000 sf magical holiday experience to delight visitors from around the world.

The event is the brain child of Roger Marin who succeeded in creating a “fully immersive” holiday experience that includes…

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Last month, Crain’s New York Business wrote an article about Empire Outlets titled, “City’s first outlet mall holds promise”.  The article speaks to the fact that Empire Outlets could make St. George a destination by luring shoppers away from their computers.

James Prendamano, Managing Director for Casandra Properties, has served as consultant and exclusive leasing agent for Empire Outlets since…

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This month Empire Outlets, owned by BFC Partners and Goldman Sachs, unveiled a free job training program for those wishing to begin a career in the retail industry. Fulfilling a commitment made to the Staten Island community prior to its ground breaking in 2015, Empire Outlets will create 1,200 new jobs when it opens next spring.  At least 60% of those jobs will be reserved for Staten Islanders. …

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Casandra Properties ICSC Recon 2017

Staten Island’s top producing Real Estate Brokers/Agents are heading west to Las Vegas for ICSC ReCON 2017. Leading the team is Casandra Properties’ Managing Director, James Prendamano who, along with Brian McGowan, Robert Nixon, John Pitera, Sonia Tomai, Angie Master and Rebecca Matulonis will be showcasing a wide array of Staten Island projects and properties to some of the world’s most renowned…

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By James Prendamano

If you have driven down Richmond Terrace lately, no doubt you noticed a flurry of construction going on around the St. George Ferry Terminal.  The concrete parking structure for the New York Wheel is quite visible to passersby.  Adjacent to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark the curtain wall continues to be installed as Empire Outlets moves closer to a Grand Opening.  On the…

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The Department of Small Business Services announced that it has awarded a $1.54 million grant to the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce to help businesses along the Bay Street corridor.  The grant will be used for beautification projects, district-wide marketing, and to organize merchants.

James Prendamano joined the Chamber just over a year ago and has been actively engaged in activities to grow…

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