GFP Real Estate
Noel Drago, SMT has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Noel began their career in 1993 as the Vice President at Island payphone and then went on to work as an Electrician at IBEW Local 3 from 1998 to 2001. Noel later joined Ambient Group, Inc. as a Project Manager and worked there until 2004. From 2004 to 2006, they served as a Project Manager at PAL Environmental Services, where they managed demolition and abatement projects. In 2006, they became the Principal at Pyramid Industries until 2008. In the same year, they joined Hines as an Engineer and was promoted to Chief Engineer at the International Union of Operating Engineers in 2008, where they worked until 2019. Noel then took on the role of Chief Engineer at CBRE from 2019 to 2021. Currently, they are the Director of Operations at Innolabs since January 2022 and previously served as the Chief Engineer at Innolabs from March 2021 to January 2022.
Noel Drago, SMT attended Longwood Senior High School from 1988 to 1991. Afterwards, they studied Marine Transportation at the State University of New York Maritime College from 1991 to 1993. Additional certifications include Lic. Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer from NYSDOL, Open Water Diver from PADI, and several certifications from FDNY and OSHA related to safety, construction, and fire management.
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GFP Real Estate
Committed to building a better New York since 1952, GFP Real Estate is a vertically integrated owner, operator, property manager and developer of commercial real estate in the New York Tri-State Region. With over 50 buildings and more than 11 million square feet under ownership, GFP's portfolio includes some of the City's most iconic real estate assets, including the Flatiron Building (175 Fifth Avenue), The Film Center Building (630 Ninth Avenue), 515 Madison Avenue, 1560 Broadway and 40 Worth Street. In addition to managing and leasing its own properties, GFP also provides management and leasing services to third-party building owners, representing an additional 22 buildings that cover more than 4 million square feet. The combined GFP portfolio of both owned and managed properties totals 72 buildings and approximately 16 million square feet, cementing the firm's reputation as one of New York City's premiere real estate owners and operators. Helmed by three generations of the Gural family over six decades, the company is steeped in the tradition of doing business the family way. GFP Real Estate delivers unparalleled service to their over 2,500 tenants, one-third of which are not-for-profits. The company employs more than 600 full-time professionals to oversee every element of real estate management. Their dedication results in a remarkable 90% tenant renewal rate and a 99% occupancy rate.