ARAGONA GROUP is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in Project Management, Design Build and Real Estate Services.
We provide comprehensive management and coordination of all project activities; our Project Management group has a long track record of delivering a variety of projects on schedule and under budget; our Real Estate Advisory practice empowers clients to make strategic real estate decisions based on their particular capital and programmatic needs. The team works closely with clients to define project goals, design and construction work plans; our systematic approach turns development concepts into operational realities. Our team members are accomplished professionals with backgrounds in Real Estate, Architecture, Construction, Project finance, Engineering, Construction Management and Business Administration offering expertise at every phase of acquisition & development project.
The research team supports our real estate professionals and clients, providing in-depth information and analysis on markets, customers and the competitive landscape to assist in sound decision making.
The investment sales professionals offer best-in-class expertise spanning the full breadth of asset types, deal sizes and sub-markets.
The investment sales team boasts intimate knowledge of New York City real estate, right down to the neighborhood and building level. It has detailed understanding not just of how tenancies and cash flows drive value, but of how zoning, land use, air rights and alternative uses drive property values as well.
Residential Acquisitions 2018/2020 : 26,000 sf of Mixed Use Buildings, 22,000 sf Multifamily Building
2020: Townhouse renovations 9,500 sf/6,500/9,350 sf (Upper East Side); Park Avenue private residence 2,850 sf + renovation; Private residence 12,000 sf + renovation (Chelsea), Private residence 4,500 sf (5 Avenue)
New Clients: Stars + Stripes (sailing boat) , Industria Superstudio, Tod’s Group, Etro USA
Services
Real Estate Services
Survey client needs
Conduct feasibility studies
Conduct local market research
Conduct code and zoning research
Transactions
Project Management
Prepare the program summary document
Develop a comprehensive project budget
Generate an overall project master schedule
Develop a management plan for communications and approvals
Design
Conduct architect and consultant selection process
Review drawings and specifications
Analyze design team cost estimates
Identify opportunities for cost savings
Monitor schedule performance and identify long lead items
Expedite coordination between architect and Owner’s consultants
Conduct and document project coordination meetings
Assist with obtaining regulatory approvals
Review and prepare payment recommendations for all invoices
Procurement and Bidding
Coordinate review of project delivery options
Conduct contractor selection or bidding process
Conduct direct purchase vendor selection or bidding
Prepare comparative analysis of bids received
Expedite contract award and execution
Construction
Monitor on-site construction activities
Review and prepare payment recommendations for all invoices
Negotiate change order payment amounts
Expedite development of schedule recovery strategies
Coordinate activities of direct purchase vendors
Conduct and document project coordination meetings
Work to resolve disputes quickly and informally
Coordinate formal dispute resolution actions
Distribute monthly progress reports
Maintain project documentation
Project Close-Out
Expedite substantial completion and final inspections
Monitor correction of punch list items
Review contractor and vendor submission of all required documents
Coordinate transfer of property operation to Owner
Schedule and assist with move-in activities