Inside the Market is a thought-leadership interview series conducted by Joe Richter, founder/publisher of Real Estate Daily Beat, featuring Madison Realty Capital co-founder Josh Zegen in conversation with industry power players, offering insider perspectives on market trends, opportunities, and the evolving landscape of real estate development and finance.
Nathan Berman is the Founder and CEO of Metro Loft Developers. Nathan has over 26 years of experience successfully converting buildings from commercial to residential use in lower Manhattan, having developed over 5 million square feet.
Nathan personally oversees the vision and implementation of each project, both from a design and a financial perspective. He works closely with the development and construction management teams to guide the process from acquisition to completion.
Nathan prides himself in taking part in the improvement of the city’s urban living experience through creative solutions in adaptive reuse.
MaryAnne Gilmartin is the founder and CEO of MAG Partners, a women-owned real estate development company she founded in 2020.
A prominent New York developer, she previously served as President and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, where she spearheaded iconic projects including Barclays Center, The New York Times Building, and New York by Gehry.
She currently oversees a $1 billion development pipeline with MAG Partners, including residential projects in Manhattan and the massive 235-acre Baltimore Peninsula masterplan development in partnership with major institutional investors.