Macedonia AME Church

Identified and evaluated a replacement development partner for a well established church engaged in developing a large affordable housing project.

Negotiating on behalf of the client to maximize the market value of its development rights. Acting as a liaison to the projects architects, attorneys, accountants and other professionals.

Evaluating the feasibility of restoring the existing church home.

• New Construction – Flushing Queens
• 154 Units of affordable housing

New York United Sabbath Day Adventist Church

Advised on real estate strategy for a 14,000 sq. ft. church and 40,000 sq. ft. condominium development on Central Park North.

• New Construction – Manhattan (Harlem)
• 14,000 square foot church
• 40,000 square feet of residential housing

Safe Horizons

Brokered the relationship between the parties and introduced an experienced minority contractor that hires and trains inner-city young adults in construction to manage the renovation process.

• Redevelopment – Manhattan / Harlem
• 8,000 sq. ft. office space

St. Stephens AME Church

Advised a non-profit entity (affiliated with St. Stephen AME Church) on the structure and development of the project.

Zion introduced, evaluated and advised in the selection of the clients development partner. Negotiated on behalf of the client to maximize the market value of its development rights. Acts as a liaison to the projects architects, attorneys, accountants and other professionals. Structured the project’s proformas and budgets.

• New Construction – Manhattan / Harlem
• 22,000 Sq. Ft. Church
• 71 Condominium Units (80% sold as of 10/01/10)
• 5,000 Sq. Ft. Retail Space

Williams Institutional CME Church

Advising a religious institution on the structure and development of a 18,000 square foot church and a 92,000 square foot residential development and 8,000 square feet of retail/commercial space.

Zion evaluated potential developers and advised on the selection of the appropriate development partner. Negotiated on behalf of the client to maximize the market value of the development rights. Acts as a liaison to the project’s architects, attorneys, accountants and other professionals.

• New Construction – Manhattan (Harlem)
• 18,000 square foot church
• 92,000 square feet of residential housing
• 8,000 square feet of retail/commercial space