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