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From the start of this project, we assumed the tenant on the ground floor would be the most logical buyer for a number of reasons but we just couldn’t get them to the fair price. Bob Knakal and his team implemented some very ingenious tactics in the marketing of this property and, ultimately, the tenant purchased the property but at a much more favorable price than was previously offered. Bob did a great job for us here.

My son told me to call Bob Knakal to sell my building. I’m so glad I listened. Bob did an outstanding job for me and got us a great price. I highly recommend Bob Knakal if you want to sell a building in New York City

Bob Knakal and his team did an outstanding job for us on this challenging site. His track record in Hudson Yards is unmatched and made him an easy choice for us.

There are brokers and then there are brokers. Bob Knakal and his team are the best in the business. He guided us through the sales process flawlessly and got us a great price.

Bob Knakal called me regularly for many years. When it was time to sell, he was an easy choice. Bob found the perfect buyer for my property, a deep-pocketed user. Bob is the best!

The Van Alen Institute, a 125-year-old design not-for-profit, owned 30 West 22nd Street for many years when we decided it was time to rebalance our portfolio to advance our mission. We wanted to retain a team who not only understood the local marketplace but also had a great track record. Although our property could not be delivered completely vacant upon sale, the leases were relatively short term and we wanted a team that could target user buyers with accuracy. Bob Knakal and Stephen Palmese were the perfect choice for this assignment given their extensive track record with not for profits and on transactions of this kind. The marketing approach was clear and the results undeniable. Bob and Stephen helped the Van Alen Institute rebalance our portfolio thereby enabling us to invest in creating more equitable cities through inclusive design.

Bob Knakal and his team were wonderful throughout this process. We are not real estate people and he demonstrated professionalism and extreme patience with us during the entire sale.

When we decided to sell 560 Seventh Avenue, we interviewed several of the top brokerage firms in town. All of the firms told us the value of the property was approximately $40 million. Bob Knakal and his sales team told us the site was worth $60 million. At first, we were skeptical but Bob was able to clearly articulate his methodology and we decided to go with him. As you can imagine, my Board and I are extremely pleased with our $62.3 million sales price. I highly recommend Bob and his team, and, in fact, we are already working on another transaction together.

Bob Knakal and his team did a fantastic job – under challenging circumstances. They are true investment sale professionals, particularly for properties with development potential.

Given the complexities of our situation, we needed a broker who could strategize and implement a program in a multi dimensional way. Bob Knakal and his team were the perfect choice for this assignment. They were able to move down two different, but parallel paths simultaneously and provided us with many options to consider. We were extremely pleased with our results and would gladly recommend Bob and his team to any other potential seller in New York City.

Thanks Bob. It’s always a pleasure working with you and your team. You have the patience of a saint. We look forward to closing more deals together when the time is right. Hopefully sooner than later.

Bob Knakal was able to market and complete the sale of our portfolio in Washington Heights all in under three months, while hitting our objectives for terms and price. It was a herculean task made to look simple.

Bob Knakal sold 235 East 58th Street to me so when I wanted to sell it, he was the natural choice. That, coupled with the fact that he has sold several buildings on the block recently, gave me a lot of confidence. Bob worked hard to find a user buyer who paid me a great price. I am very happy with the results.

Bob, thanks for all of your hard work on our behalf. We couldn’t have done this without you!

We were unclear as to whether we were going to sell or recapitalize and restructure our partnership. To decide which direction we were going to go in, we needed to determine the fair market value of our site. Bob and his team described the marketing process that they would use to maximize the exposure of our property to get it to the largest possible audience of buyers. Within a short period of time, we had a number of qualified buyers bidding on the property. Bob came through for us just as he said he would. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

Bob Knakal is a trusted advisor of mine and one of the best brokers I have ever worked with. We have done several transactions with Bob and he never lets me down. On our Yellowstone deal, he did his usual fantastic job for us. Bob Knakal will never let you down!

We have been been active in the Westchester office market for decades. Investors from New York City have always been great buyers for assets here. When it was time for us to sell 399 Knollwood, we retained Bob Knakal and his team to market the property to buyers in the city. They implemented a broadbased marketing program and ultimately, we sold the property to an investor with major holdings in the SoHo district in Manhattan. We were so pleased with the results that we already have Bob and his team representing us on another sale. These guys have a great track record, are hardworking and always keep a seller’s best interests in mind. I would be happy to recommend them to other potential sellers.

When it was time to sell this asset, we suspected that a foreign buyer might be a good prospect for us. Bob Knakal and his team found us that foreign buyer. It was an outstanding result for us

Bob Knakal knows this neighborhood better than anyone. He found the perfect buyer for us. Bob, you are the best!

I have been a friend and client of Bob Knakal’s since the establishment of Massey Knakal in 1988 and remain so these many years later. Bob’s straightforward and efficient representation, intuitive logic, cerebral process, and integrity are his hallmarks. In my opinion, these characteristics and traits allow me to feel privileged, comfortable, and happy doing, or discussing, business with Bob past, present and future.

Bob you’re one of a kind! Thank you for all you have contributed to the commercial real estate industry.

Bob Knakal and his team did a masterful job maximizing our sale price on 44th Street. I highly recommend him to other sellers.

We felt it was time to sell our site on Second Avenue and we were told Bob Knakal and his team would do a great job for us. We interviewed them and their track record spoke for itself. We retained them and it was clear that there were a number of issues with our site that were out of the ordinary. Bob and his team did everything anyone could have to get as many buyers from around the globe interested in our property and in the end they found a Chinese buyer who paid the highest price. We highly recommend them to other sellers in New York City.

When it comes to development site sales, its tough to top Bob Knakal and his team. They did a great job for us on the sale of 120-122 Water Street. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

Bob Knakal and his team were able to come up with great solutions when problems arose that were totally equitable for me. Bob is a creative dealmaker. I was confident that he would perform this way and that is why I hired him. Thank you for a job well done.

Bob Knakal did a great job for us on this sale and got us a fantastic price. We have already retained him to sell another property for us.

Bob Knakal and his team did a great job for us selling 37-39 Warren Street. They did everything possible to insure we got the highest possible price. We were thrilled with the results.

This deal was not easy to get done. I am so happy I hired Bob Knakal and his team to represent me here. They were relentless in the pursuit of the perfect buyer for me.

Bob Knakal knows the market like the back of his hand. He is hard working and tenaciously pursued us to get this listing. We assumed he would work even harder to find a buyer and he did. We are extremely pleased with the job Bob Knakal did for us. He always put our interests ahead of his own and worked around the clock to find the perfect buyer for us.

When we decided to go to market with 123 Lafayette, we knew that we needed to hire an advisor that had the unique ability to reach every sector of the investor audience in order to achieve our target pricing. We hired Bob Knakal and his team because of their specific experience with similar properties and their proficiency for reaching all local, foreign, institutional, and high net-worth investors. This coupled with their customized marketing program produced incredible execution and a sales price that allowed us to more than triple our original investment. I would absolutely hire Bob and his team again and would urge anyone with a similar asset to do so.

Bob Knakal sold the property to me so it was only fitting that I have him sell it for me. Bob and his team did a fantastic job of getting me the highest possible price.

When we wanted to sell our property on 30th Street, we interviewed several brokers. It was clear to us that Bob Knakal was the most passionate about representing us. We felt he would maximize the exposure of our asset and get many offers. He did just that. We couldn’t be happier with the results and we highly recommend Bob and his team.

It is always a pleasure dealing with Bob and his team. They are consummate professionals who market and position a property to reach its maximum value.

Bob Knakal and his team did a great job putting this deal together for us. Well done!

Bob, you did a fantastic job for me in the sale of 351 East 52nd Street. You know how hard I worked to vacate the property just so a user could buy it. You told me a foreign government would be a logical buyer and a foreign government you found. Well done and thanks for all the hard work!

I have seen some innovative and creative approaches to overcoming problems on deals but Bob Knakal and his team really pulled a rabbit out of a hat on this one to get such a high price. Wow, what a job!

We really needed an advocate in our corner. Our advisors said Bob Knakal was the best man for the job. Bob protected us in every way and led us beautifully through a difficult process. He really was the best man for the job.

I was introduced to Bob Knakal by my attorney and I am so glad he made that introduction. When we retained Bob to sell 199 Bowery, we were confident that we made the right choice and the results of the assignment proved that we were right. Bob worked tirelessly on our behalf, working seven days a week to get the job done for us. You simply won’t find anyone that will work harder for you than Bob Knakal.

We decided to retain Bob Knakal and his team as this property was perfect for them. Bob’s experience and track record as a trusted advisor to families like ours is tremendous. Through extensive foreign and domestic exposure, along with tremendous bidding activity, we know we obtained the best price possible.

My relationship with Bob Knakal and his team go back many years and we knew they were the right brokers for the job. They did everything they said they would do and produced a result we were very pleased with. We highly recommend Bob and his team to other sellers in New York City.

Bob Knakal did a great job for us selling the building at 256 West 52nd Street. The building was in terrible shape but, because it was vacant, Bob felt a user buyer would be the best buyer and - in fact - in our first meeting told us a restaurant operator would purchase the property. After an exhaustive marketing program, the highest offer we received was from a restaurant operator just as Bob predicted months earlier. We look forward to doing more business with Bob.

Bob Knakal and his team were able to find the right buyer for us within an extremely short time frame. Their knowledge of the local market and ability to reach the most logical parties very quickly enabled us to secure a sale that met all of the bank’s needs.

Bob Knakal called me for years about this site. When it was time to sell, who else was I going to call? Bob is a true professional.

Bob Knakal has been our family’s trusted real estate advisor for many years. Whenever we wanted an update on the market, or had an issue with our building, Bob was always our first call. He provided sage advice and wisdom far beyond his years. Bob did an outstanding job for us in the sale of our building, making us feel like we were his only client. We could not give Bob a higher recommendation to anyone looking to sell a building in New York City. He is brilliant, savvy and the hardest working broker you will ever see.

I knew that I needed a broker who was expert in the development market and also understood the Bronx. After having interviewed several top tier firms, I decided Bob Knakal and his team were a great choice for us. Our site had several challenges and their advice and council was greatly appreciated throughout the process. I highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller of land in New York City. Bob and his team were instrumental in getting us Top Dollar for our site. I would happily work with them again.

This property had several challenging twists and turns given various easements and rights of way. We felt that given Bob Knakal’s tremendous track record in the sale of a wide array of development sites, he would clearly be able to express the issues to potential buyers and articulate mechanisms to address and overcome the issues. Bob and his team did just that, and we were very pleased by the results. We are happy to recommend Bob and his team to other potential sellers.

We have done several deals with Bob Knakal and his team and each time they go above and beyond for us. If you are selling a development site in New York City, you must speak to Bob and his team.

I’ve known Bob Knakal for nearly 20 years and over the last ten years we have done several transactions together. He is not only a successful entrepreneur and salesman, but he is also a quality person who cares a lot about what he is doing and the people around him.

We have enjoyed a long and mutually successful relationship with Bob Knakal and his team. He did a great job for us on Second Avenue.

Unfortunately, this sale was more challenging than expected. I didn’t fully appreciate it until we got into the sales process how much of a turn-off the condition, location and legal problems would be. Under those circumstances, I think your team did an excellent job of finding a highly credible buyer for our loan at a very good price. Thanks again for your persistence and hard work on this transaction.

Bob and his team delivered in every way and outperformed our initial expectations by a wide margin. The board was extremely pleased with the results and are thrilled to have successfully completed the transaction.

Bob and his team did a great job helping us bring this very difficult transaction to a close. Through their comprehensive marketing, they were able to identify a very unlikely purchaser who performed as they said they would on the transaction within an extremely tight timeframe. I would happily work with Bob and his team again and highly recommend him to other sellers.

We didn’t realize the development potential of our property until we spoke to Bob Knakal. We received much more for our property than we expected, thanks to Bob.

Our development site on 24th Street had a number of twists and turns and, once again, Bob Knakal and his team came through for us. Understanding the intricacies of the zoning code is something not many brokers can claim but Bob gets it. This was another job well done by Bob and his team on our behalf.

We wanted to work with advisors who know the land market cold and who would work tirelessly on our behalf to achieve a great result for us. Bob Knakal and his team did just that. We would be happy to recommend Bob and his team to anyone looking to sell a development site in New York.

When we decided to market 29 Jay Street, we did a comprehensive survey of the top New York City brokers. In the end, we chose Bob Knakal and his team based on their track record in development sites and their marketing plan. It was clearly an important deal for Bob who remained on the front line with us in terms of communications, execution of the marketing plan, and negotiations. We were very pleased and would highly recommend Bob and his team to other sellers.

Bob Knakal and his team were heroes on this deal. There is no way we could have gotten another penny for this property. Thanks Bob!

Bob Knakal and his team did exactly what they said they would and got us the price they told us they would. It was more than we expected. Any seller of land in New York City should contact him.

I know I can always count on Bob Knakal and his team to provide top quality brokerage services, deliver flawless execution and fantastic results.

Bob Knakal is always our choice when we want to go broadly to the market. He has the ability to extract the last dollar from the market and positions the assets in its best possible light to maximize the price. I highly recommend Bob and his team to anyone who wants to get top dollar for their property.

The prices obtained for these assets are a testament to the knowledge possessed by Bob Knakal, and his team, of the development landscape in New York City, as well as a profound understanding of the multifamily apartment building sale market in New York. Given the constraints on this process, the results were absolutely remarkable.

Our properties were admittedly in terrible condition and were in a challenging location. Notwithstanding these hurdles, Bob Knakal and his team did a fantastic job for us. I have never seen brokers work so hard. I felt like I was Bob’s only client. I could not be happier with the effort or the results

Bob, it’s been a long road together. I can’t thank you enough for all you did to get the highest possible price. This was not easy for me and you were there for me every step of the way.

Bob Knakal and his team implemented the marketing program for our property flawlessly. The market was changing very rapidly at the time we went to the market and, based upon the high number of offers that were produced, we are sure that we obtained the highest possible price we could have received. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

We knew there was an assemblage going on and we needed someone in our corner. Bob Knakal and his team saved us. Thank you, guys, for all your hard work on our behalf. You guys are the best.

I rarely give testimonials like this, but I have admired Bob Knakal for many years. He did a fantastic job for us on our 56th Street development site and we would be happy to work with him again. Bob really knows what he is doing.

We could not give Bob Knakal a higher recommendation. We knew that a sale of our property at 48-50 West 74th Street was necessary and it was of utmost importance to us that we received the highest possible price as every single dollar was meaningful to us in order to continue our various missions. Bob led the process expertly - working diligently every day to find the perfect buyer for us. We are so happy that the new owners are going to operate a school out of the building. A seller of a building in New York City will never make a mistake working with Bob Knakal.

Bob Knakal is a true professional. He worked tirelessly for us and did everything he could to bring buyers to my building. Only the right buyer would be able to see what was done to the property and appreciate it. Bob appreciated it and was able to convey how special this building is to buyers. I could not be happier with the job Bob did representing me on this sale.

We have done several deals with Bob Knakal and his team and each time they go above and beyond for us. If you are selling a development site in New York City, you must speak to Bob and his team.

Bob Knakal is one of our go-to guys in NYC. He is truly one of the best in the business!

Bob, you could not have done a better job on this one. It was a great deal all around and you got it done very quickly. Thanks for all of your hard work.

Bob, I never thought we were going to get this building sold but you never gave up. You are a tireless and relentless broker and you did a great job for me. Thank you so much!

I recommend Bob Knakal to any seller of land in New York City. He is the best broker I have ever worked with.

Given the development aspects of this property, Bob Knakal and his team were the prefect choice for the sale of 538 Ninth Avenue. Bob is a winner!

When we needed to select a broker for our sales, we wanted someone who understood the local market but could also access the overseas markets for potential buyers as well. Bob Knakal and his team had done work successfully for us in the past and was a great choice for us. 920 Broadway was an office building in need of repositioning and the 38th/39th Street assets could be upgraded for continued office use, could be converted to hotel, could be considered a development site or a hybrid of these potential uses. Bob and his team exposed these assets to a wide variety of buyer types, advised us constantly throughout the process and, ultimately, produced results we were very happy with. I highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller looking to maximize their sales price.

Our relationship with Bob Knakal is decades long and we have successfully closed several transactions together. When it was time to sell our 62nd Street site, Bob and his team were an easy choice given their knowledge of the neighborhood and their extensive track record in the New York City land sales market. Bob planned a comprehensive marketing campaign, did everything he said he would do and achieve a great sales price for us. We are extremely pleased with the results and would recommend Bob and his team to other sellers of land in New York.

We have always enjoyed a great relationship with Bob Knakal and his team. Bob has been a great friend to the bank and his performance on the sale of 5 Hanover was outstanding.

I knew we needed a broker who was an expert in the sale of development sites and who could access the broadest arena of buyers in the marketplace. Bob Knakal and his team did just that. We were really surprised by how many offers we received and were so pleased by how hard the team worked on our behalf. I was also happy with the responsiveness of the team. My calls were returned very timely and I felt like the team was there for me every step of the way. I give Bob and his team my highest recommendation.

I didn’t know Bob Knakal before this transaction. He was referred by a friend as someone who knew the neighborhood better than anyone else and that could run a sales process that would get the property broad exposure and the highest price. My friend was right. Bob did a fantastic job and I would happily work with him again.

Bob Knakal and his team provided prompt comprehensive market analysis to establish the offering price, cast a wide net and brought all the interested buyers through the property in a timely manner. They managed a structured negotiation yielding what I believe was the highest value for my property. The inherent confidence, clarity and communication they provide by the very nature of how they implement their exclusive representation of sellers established a transparent relationship allowing for the agility needed to consummate a sale in today’s environment. Bob Knakal's advice shaped the initial parameters at the outset that they worked carefully to adhere to providing regular reporting on their activities backed up with access as needed to drill deeper on any questions I had.

We had a challenging history with 968 Third Avenue and Bob Knakal was there every step of the way with us. When it was time to sell our interest in the property, Bob was an easy choice. We are extremely pleased with the results Bob produced and would be happy to recommend him to other sellers. He will go above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done for you.

We had owned our properties for generations and the decision to sell was not an easy one. Our family needed some professional help with the sales process and Bob Knakal and his team were the perfect choice for us. They held our hands each step along the way and produced an absolutely outstanding price for us. We could not have been happier with the service they provided.

When I met Bob Knakal I was immediately impressed with his knowledge of the neighborhood and enthusiasm for my property. Bob had to overcome many obstacles here and work his tail off day after day and week after week to get me my price. He told me that a user would be the best buyer for me and he found a perfect user. I give Bob Knakal my highest recommendation to any seller looking for a real broker to tenaciously fight for their best interests.

Bob Knakal is a tenacious broker who works around the clock and never stops until the job is done. He and his team did a great job for me here in a very difficult market.

Bob sold me the property so naturally, when I decided to sell it, he was my choice. Bob did a tremendous job for me and obtained a price we were very pleased with. Thanks Bob.

When we saw how much interest was being generated for land sites in the Hudson Yards, we decided we could realize a huge profit without the risk of building and deploy that capital into several other transactions. In order to maximize our price, we decided to retain Bob Knakal, Stephen Palmese and their team to develop a market strategy and implement a sales process. Bob’s intimate knowledge of the complexities of the district proved invaluable in our being able to achieve a record price in record time. We highly recommend their team to any potential sellers.

We have worked with Bob Knakal and his team for years and we have closed many, many deals together. Bob has always demonstrated integrity, hard work and always fights for our best interests. This was an unusual transaction for us but Bob was the perfect broker. No one in NYC understands the user buyer market the way Bob does. He did his usual fantastic job for us. We highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller in New York City.

Bob Knakal has closed many high profile deals for us. This one was fast and at a great price for us.

Thanks a lot Bob. You did a great job!

Few people are as knowledgeable about the marketplace as Bob Knakal. And that translates into the wisest deals and best execution possible. In multiple transactions, from selling unsold blocks of high-end condos to buying raw land in NYC - Bob has guided me with wisdom and a clear sense of where the market was moving. As the old commercial said - when he talks - I listen.

Our six-building assemblage on West Broadway with diverse tenancies created a marketing challenge. Given the complexity, we felt that Bob Knakal’s vast experience with all types of development sites would have a very positive impact on our marketing process. Bob and his team lived up to their reputation getting us the price we wanted in a timely manner.

We at TIAA-CREF have admired and respected the work of Bob Knakal for years. Bob sold us this site so when it was time to sell, naturally we went back to him. Bob is the consummate professional and found the perfect buyer for us – a user. We could not be happier with the results.

Bob, we could never thank you enough for all of the time and guidance you provided to us over the years. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

When it comes to development site sales, Bob Knakal is our ‘goto’ broker, especially in Hudson Yards. Bob got us a fantastic price and did everything he said he would.

Bob Knakal and his team had just completed another sale transaction for us very successfully, so when it was time to sell our property on 85th Street, our choice of broker was not difficult. This property was a to-be-vacant school building so the user market was a primary group of potential buyers. Therefore, Bob’s long-time practice of proactively engaging with the brokerage community was something that really resonated with us. The marketing program implemented by Bob’s team produced many offers from users, several of whom were represented by outside brokers. We feel this approach produced maximum exposure for our asset and, ultimately, the highest possible price.

My father purchased our building many years ago and it has been a very important part of our family for decades. I never would have entrusted the sale to just any broker. Bob Knakal was the only broker I spoke to. For years he sent me reports on the market here and he called me all the time. His knowledge of the market is unparalleled and his passion for the business is obvious. Bob did an absolutely outstanding job for me on the sale of my building and I highly recommend him to anyone else that wants to sell a building in New York City and achieve spectacular results.

Bob delivered everything we thought he would and we are so pleased with the job that he did for us. We look forward to working with him on other sales.

Bob Knakal knows this neighborhood better than anyone. He found the perfect buyer for us. Bob, you are the best!

Bob Knakal and his team did a great job for us on the sale of 235 East 55th Street. Thanks guys!

Bob Knakal led us brilliantly through the sales process. Thank you for your patience with us, and persistence with the buyers. You achieved a spectacular result for us and our family is very grateful for all of your hard work.