BASHIR MUSHINGE
Benchmark for Hospitality
New York, New York, United States
2022 → 2024
Property & Hospitality Management Office
New York, New York, United States
Property Type: Office
Square Footage: 1,200,000
Location: Long Island City, Queens
Sustainability: LEED Gold
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Property Type: Office
Square Feet: 292,582 sq ft
Location: 345 N Maple Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dates Built: 1987
Sustainability: LEED Gold
Property Type: Office
Square Feet: 174,847 RSF
Location: 407 N Maple Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dates Built: 2003 Renovated: 2017
Sustainability: LEED Gold
Property Type: Office
Square Feet: 134,800 sq ft
Location: 9250 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dates Built: 1990 Renovated: 2021
Sustainability: LEED Platinum
Tishman Speyer
New York, NY
Beverly Hills, CA
2017 → 2022
Division - Director of Rooms
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Rooms and Design: This historic hotel, managed by Four Seasons since 1992, offers 395 rooms, including 137 suites, across two wings with distinct architectural styles. The hotel’s design blends Italian Renaissance and French neo-classic influences.
Location: Situated on Wilshire Boulevard, adjacent to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
Dining and Spa: The hotel features several dining options, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck, THE Blvd, and The Pool Bar & Café. The spa offers a tranquil environment with amenities such as an aromatherapy crystal steam room and an experience shower.
Recreation: Guests can enjoy a Mediterranean-style pool, a two-story fitness center, and off-site activities like golf, hiking, and shopping.
San Francisco, California, United States
Rooms and Design: The hotel comprises 277 rooms, including 46 suites, within a 42-story building (hotel occupying 12 floors). It features a design aesthetic inspired by the Bay Area's natural elements and tech scene, with custom décor that reflects the city's fog and mist.
Location: Centrally located in the Yerba Buena Arts District, near Union Square, the Moscone Convention Center, Museum of Modern Art, and the financial district.
Dining and Spa: The on-site MKT Restaurant – Bar offers dishes like "Fruit of the Sea" and "Mary's Chicken," using locally sourced ingredients. The spa, located at Equinox Sports Club, features Buddhist-inspired décor.
Meetings and Events: The hotel offers 15,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a 6,960 sq ft ballroom, and unique facilities like an outdoor veranda overlooking Yerba Buena Gardens.
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Beverly Hills, CA
San Francisco, CA
2014 → 2017
Property Operations Director
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Property Type: Office
Square Footage: 1,200,000
Location: Long Island City, Queens
Sustainability: LEED Gold
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Charlotte, NC
9:30 → 9:50
Break
9:30 → 9:50
Introduction to Blockchain Development
Discover new ways to build sites more efficiently and take on more sites, with less manpower.
9:30 → 9:50
Haas School of Business
Discover new ways to build sites more efficiently and take on more sites, with less manpower.
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
9:30 → 9:50
Harvard Business School, University of California, Berkeley
Discover new ways to build sites more efficiently and take on more sites, with less manpower.
Harvard Business School
Real Estate Investments | 2026
9:30 → 9:50
Break
Honors & Awards
The Outstanding Building of the Year
TOBY Awards - International
Issued by BOMA · Aug 2024
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Forbes Five Star Award Winners
9500 Wilshire Blvd,
Issued by Forbes · Mar 2022
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Forbes Five Star Award Winners
757 Market St,
Issued by Forbes · Mar 2021
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Studies
Capital Provider
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New York
Christine Wendell
Dure Investment Group
Christine Wendell, Co-founder of Dure Investment Group and Pronto Housing , has made it her personal mission to build and invest in housing...
Runs regularly | 3 hours | 1-6 participants
Developer
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Michigan
Matthew Temkin
Greatwater Opportunity Capital
As Detroit continues to grapple with disinvestment and affordable housing availability, Matt Temkin and Greatwater Opportunity Capital are stepping up...
Runs regularly | 3 hours | 1-6 participants
Public Benefit Corporation
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New York
Melissa Burch
NYC Economic Development Corporation
As a renowned leader in urban development, Melissa Burch has achieved remarkable milestones in the world of commercial real estate...
Runs regularly | 2 hours | 1-8 participants
[Figures]
Manhattan Office Figures August 2024
Where.
Manhattan, NY
Attorney in Charge.
Bashir Mushinge
Leasing activity for August 2024 in the Manhattan office market reached 1.91 million sq. ft., marking a 13% increase over the five-year monthly average of 1.69 million sq. ft. Year-to-date leasing activity now totals 13.01 million sq. ft., up 35% from the prior year.
Renewals in July amounted to 863,000 sq. ft., contributing to a year-to-date total of 4.76 million sq. ft. The availability rate decreased by 20 basis points to 19.9%, maintaining a flat rate year-over-year, while net absorption was positive at 1.00 million sq. ft., leading to a year-to-date positive absorption of 896,000 sq. ft.
Los Angeles Office Figures Q2 2024
Where.
Los Angeles, CA
Attorney in Charge.
Hiran Wirekoon
The Los Angeles Downtown office market closed Q2 2024 with a vacancy rate of 31.5%, net absorption totaling negative 493,000 sq. ft., and an overall average direct asking rate of $3.73 per sq. ft. on a monthly, full-service gross basis.
The Los Angeles Downtown East office market closed Q2 2024 with a vacancy rate of 52.1%, net absorption totaling negative 77,000 sq. ft., and an overall average direct asking rate of $4.75 per sq. ft. on a monthly, full-service gross basis.
Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review Q2 2024
Where.
Saudi Arabia
Attorney in Charge.
Yousef Barghouth
Saudi Arabia's real estate market showcased strong activity in Q2 2024, though the supply constraints continue to limit overall growth. The GDP is estimated to rise by 1.5% in 2024, with May 2024 seeing headline inflation steady at 16% for the third consecutive month.
Residential market highlights include a 3.3% increase in the average villa price in Riyadh, reaching SAR 5,824 per square metre, while Jeddah saw a marginal 0.8% rise to SAR 5,707 per square metre. Meanwhile, apartment prices in Riyadh surged by 6.6% year-over-year to SAR 4,971 per square metre.