Advisory

As advisors to banks, law firms, institutions, corporations and municipal agencies/public authorities, we deliver a high level of specialized service. Below are some examples including strategic planning, green design/construction, transactional due diligence on individual and portfolio acquisitions, zoning and land use analysis. We bring a full understanding of the multi-disciplinary thinking required for complex, urban conditions.

 
SLGreen Realty Corp., New York, New York
SLGreen owns and operates a premier portfolio of commercial office buildings in New York City and are the largest commerical office landlord in the nation's largest and most resilient office market. Mr. Pachecano, acting on behalf of Portico, is proud to provide advisory and graphic services for SLGreen's ongoing effort to  'green' its existing skyscrapers into energy efficient towers. Image at right is a computer animation still showing the greening of terraces and roof areas at 100 Park Avenue.

The Carlyle Hotel, New York, New York
Mr. Pachecano, while employed with the law firm of LePatner & Associates LLP, authored comprehensive due diligence reporting for the $137 million sale of historic landmark hotel for purposes of negotiating final terms of sale for closing attorneys, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. Mr. Pachecano's work helped provide insight of zoning issues and local law facade compliance concerns--these major items were addressed subsequent to acquisition by Rosewood Resorts in which Mr. Pachecano took an active lead in bringing about regulatory compliance.  Mr. Pachecano assisted in preparing a comprehensive capital improvements plan including a contemplated $5 million mechanical infrastructure overhaul. He also led the seminal Certificate of Occupancy analysis and resolved zoning conflicts which affected the legal use of the property. This work produced acquisitions savings for the client of over $5 million and yielded a clear, unencumbered title greatly enhancing the property's marketability.

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Bowery Oasis Development - New York

Working with the Rizzo Group, Mr. Pachecano performed a zoning analysis with alternate legal scenarios. The image at right illustrates a mixed-use development including a hotel, apartment and retail components for the Bowery-Oasis Partnership. The $50+ million project, design by noted architect Enrique Norten of TenArquitectos, is unique for New York as well as Lower Manhattan. The project is currently in planning stages.

 

 
 
 
 
Deutche Bank
The firm has served Deutsche Bank's Private Wealth Management's investment team by analyzing and reporting on market/economic factors and physical conditions for the acquisition of $150 million in multi-family residential portfolios consisting 11 properties. Mr. Pachecano and Mr. Knight provided comprehensive capital expenditure analysis based on site surveys, interviews with operations personnel and existing conditions for portfolios comprised of over 3500 units requiring significant capital upgrades in building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and general construction). Our firm prepared comprehensive due diligence reporting for DB's Private Wealth Management investment team. The firm helped the bank realize a $1 million savings in its acquisitions and operations costs.

 
 
The Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York
The firm performed pre-construction due diligence for the world's largest transportation agency. Specific tasks included: Site inspection for subway stations located in Brooklyn. The firm prepared due diligence and assessment reports used for developing capital improvement budgets. Today's heightened security measures has made this work more relevant and valuable for the MTA.

For more information about the advisory services mentioned, visit a comprehensive list by clicking on the text below.

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