At over one million square feet and costing $450 million, One Brooklyn Bridge Park is the largest residential conversion in Brooklyn's history and one of RAL's most ambitious and challenging projects to date. The building's waterfront location and adjacencies to the desirable Brooklyn Heights neighborhood and Brooklyn Bridge Park provide an ideal context for a luxury residential and mixed-use building. RAL's work with city and state agencies assisted in the structure and finance of the park and was instrumental in enabling its development. One Brooklyn Bridge Park's ongoing subsidy of the park is a textbook example of a "win/win" public/private partnership.

The size, location, and interrelation of diverse urban elements involved in this project required the full use of RAL's varied resources. The building incorporates a wide range of housing types including waterfront townhouses, spacious lofts, apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms, and terraced penthouse residences, all of which capitalize on sweeping 360-degree views of New York Harbor. Every detail was planned to perfection, from custom Italian kitchens, terrazzo-tiled baths and high-end appliances to the music room, children's play room, yoga studio, game/billiard room, golf simulator and outdoor putting green. RAL applied their understanding of the urban housing market, along with a strong design sensibility to create spaces that are at once inviting and high-tech. While the residences reflect the twenty-first century, the overall approach to the rehabilitation of the building is sensitive to the rich past of the Brooklyn waterfront.

Echoes of the bustling waterfront shipping center that was 19th century Brooklyn are reflected in the adaptation of the structure to modern use. The building also incorporates retail and commercial uses complementary to the surrounding park and public access corridors.

In 2005 RAL anticipated the northern expansion of Chelsea above 23rd Street. The result was Loft 25, a unique transformation of a 1918 industrial loft building into one of Manhattan's most elegant loft residences. The classic nine-story former ink-press warehouse, along with a newly constructed seven-story addition designed with an all-glass façade, features true lofts in the heart of Chelsea's gallery district. Loft 25's high ceilings and generous open floor plans combine to create voluminous space. Robust structure and large windows are the raw materials; innovative modern design the underlying aesthetic. In spite of its luxurious feel, the Loft 25 project was designed and constructed to provide a more affordable option to the young Chelsea buyer. Much of its success results from the delivery of an amenity-rich project to a cost-conscious buyer.

Each residence features oversized windows, soaring ceilings and spacious layouts. Many residences in the former industrial loft building feature balconies and city or river views. Amenities include a gym, a screening room, a huge landscaped roof terrace, and a dramatic lobby that opens onto a reflecting pool. Services like a 24-hour doorman, concierge and a programmable resident security access system complete the amenity package.

As part of the 29 story Tower 270 development, 86 Chambers Street included a remodeling of the ground floor retail space and a complete gut renovation of 100,000 square feet of office space on floors two through seven. The project, which maintains a separate entrance from the residential portions of the building, included collaboration with the federal General Services Administration in the fit-out of four full floors for the civil division of the United States Attorney's Office as well as traditional individual client-based projects for several private companies. As part of the conversion, RAL completed a total restoration of the historic lobby including stone and intricate plaster detailing as well as a retrofit to update and modernize the building systems. The RAL team was also responsible for finding end-user tenants and leasing each commercial unit.

At the time of completion, Tower 270 was one of the largest combined-use real estate renovation projects ever undertaken in Manhattan. RAL purchased, converted, and restored the Arthur Levitt State Office Building at Broadway and Chambers Street in lower Manhattan into a combination of residential and office space. 270 Broadway, the residential condominium portion of the building that maintains a separate private entrance, is located on floors 16 through 29 and as one of the most luxurious condo projects in Lower Manhattan, set the benchmark for future residential projects in the area. Each unit includes high-end finishes like Bulthaup kitchens, Dornbracht and Duravit plumbing fixtures and fittings, and exotic hardwood floors. In the end the RAL team achieved its goal of delivering ultra-lux residences with unparalleled city views and a full service staff. Due to its prime location, and forward thinking design, the entire project sold out in record time.

80 Chambers was originally positioned as the high-end residential rental portion of the Tower 270 conversion project. Occupying floors 8 through 15, the address has its own chic ultra-modern lobby and amenities. The residences boast features rarely found in rental properties such as imported kitchens, luxury bathrooms, and solid wood floors. Upon completion of the development and due in large part to its unique level of finishes, 80 Chambers quickly achieved full occupancy and became known as the place to live in the City Hall area of Tribeca. The rental units were later converted and sold as condominiums. After the conversion to individually owned condos, 80 Chambers, with its separate lobby, maintained its own modernist vibe apart from the 270 Broadway condominiums.

After the success of the Inn at Lost Creek, the town of Telluride Mountain Village approached RAL to develop an infill site into a hotel in order to foster the economic growth of the town. RAL teamed with a legendary hotelier, Horst Schultze, who is known for building the successful Ritz Carlton Hotel chain, to create this 5 star oasis in Telluride, CO. Developed by RAL, the hotel showcases Telluride's unspoiled grandeur and a multitude of activities. Designed by Denver-based Ivins Design Group in conjunction with RAL, property consists of 100 rooms and 48 residential units in a superb ski-in/ski-out location at the center of Telluride's Mountain Village.

The hotel's renowned services are available to both hotel guests and residential owners. Amenities include a spa, pool, fitness center, ice-skating rink, restaurants, entertainment, retail facilities and other features. Even while creating one of the world's finest hotels, RAL worked with the town of Mountain Village to create solutions in tune with public infrastructure needs, and as a result, created a town parking structure, adaptive ski center, ice rink, retail spaces, and public amenity areas specifically dedicated to the town.

Upon completion, the Franklin Tower immediately became one of the most successful developments in Tribeca. Despite the doubts of some, the Franklin Tower achieved its goal of redefining the boundaries of the Tribeca residential district. The project was quickly followed by other notable arrivals in the immediate area including the Tribeca Grand Hotel. As with other RAL developments, the levels of finish and attention to detail are unparalleled in the luxury housing market. The building remains one of the most desirable addresses in Manhattan, with a list of owners that includes several international celebrities.

This property in Miami Beach was substantially complete when the institutional lender gained control. With sales stalled and no one overseeing the day to day operations, RAL was tapped to provide a comprehensive solution. Drawing on expertise in all areas of development, management and operations, the RAL team has established systems and protocol to deal with all major aspects of the project. Sales were lead by RAL's team, including construction of model apartments, sales offices, and sales reception area. In addition, RAL oversaw an array of site improvements deemed necessary to establish the property as an important player in Miami's competitive resort field. A sales team was selected and managed by RAL to capitalize on the local real estate market as well as the New York/Metro market, both important sources of potential buyers for South Florida.

Resort management and operations were headed up by the RAL team. Our management division took on the task of coordinating the various interests on site, including the hotel management, being provided by the flags corporate entity, Condominium home owner associations, and condo-hotel owners. Expertise in recruiting, management, and procedural systemization proved invaluable for this property.

Sales and Marketing were directed by yet another arm of the RAL organization. Working in conjunction with lenders, sales group, and strategic marketing entities, as well as public relations and the Canyon Ranch corporate staff, a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy were developed.

RAL provided onsite representation for this project in order to supervise the various fronts of operation, and to provide guidance and direction for the day to day operational and sales efforts.

RAL was brought to this project by the controlling lender. Prior to their involvement, the property was troubled by construction issues, budget overruns, and a series of postponements in the construction schedule. RAL was brought in to take over the construction and development efforts in order to get the project back on track. On site construction supervision was established, as well as a complement of monitoring and procedural standards. The complexities of operating in an alpine environment, and the nuances of small town politics were all areas of experience that the company was able to call upon in the management of this project. Under RAL, the construction team underwent dramatic changes in order to accelerate the schedule, conform to budgets, and provide the high level of construction quality The Four Seasons brand has come to signify. Additionally, RAL's professional experience in architecture and engineering has facilitated an easy flow of documentation and information between the project's design team and construction staff, while our experience in hotel procurements and installations have greatly aided communications between ownership and the operators. RAL has established a long term on-site staff, overseeing and controlling many aspects of the development.

Set at an elevation 9,545 feet above sea level, in one of the most beautiful ski areas in the world, the Inn at Lost Creek is consistently rated among the premier resort properties in the country. Aside from being recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a "Reader's Choice: Top 100 Hotels in the World" the Inn has also been a Departures magazine "Reader's Favorite" and "One of the West's Best Small Inns" according to Sunset magazine. The boutique hotel is located in the Mountain Village of Telluride, Colorado. It is a 55,000 square foot mixed use property consisting of 32 luxury hotel residences, 16,000 square feet of retail space, and 31 underground parking spaces. Developed and operated by RAL, the Inn has been one of the most well received properties in the exclusive resort community of Telluride.

The project team worked to meet the challenge of combining the comforts of contemporary, luxury accommodations with the aesthetics of an alpine village. Creative planning and use of materials and building systems has resulted in a truly premier resort and a unique interpretation of the mountain luxury experience.

RAL was hired by the primary lender as a construction consultant for this prominent, twelve-story, 100,000 square foot, mixed-use property in the heart of Manhattan's Union Square. The property, which consists of 36 high-end residential condominiums, prime retail space (including HSBC, Lululemon and Sketchers) and a community facility, had fallen critically behind schedule and over budget before RAL joined the team. Acting as a liaison between the developer, the lender, and the lender's financial servicing agent, RAL provided daily site inspections, construction oversight, contract administration, requisitions reviews, budget analysis to ensure that the project was progressing in a manner that was consistent and acceptable to the lender, subsequent loan modifications, and ultimate completion of the project.

RAL completely renovated The New Yorker, a rental building on Third Avenue, converting it into an exclusive doorman condominium in the heart of the Upper East Side. Unique floor-through residences offer one to four bedroom layouts in an intimate setting with just one or two apartments per floor. The full floor units with private elevator landing offer a rare combination of privacy and an abundance of flexible space.

Convenient to Central Park, renowned museums, and notable boutiques and restaurants, this 17-story, 32-residence condo project provides luxury lifestyle in a boutique condominium building. The apartments feature great light and open views from oversized windows with hardwood floors throughout. Building work was performed on vacant apartments and common areas in a staged process in order to avoid disruption to existing tenants and provide timely delivery of individual units.

RAL was called upon by the primary lender of this 18-story boutique hotel in the heart of New York's Soho district to oversee the completion and start up of the project. Due to some early setbacks, the project was behind schedule and over budget when RAL began work. In order to get things back on track, RAL companies was engaged to provide site inspection and construction reporting services, as well as budget analysis and programming expertise.

As agent for the lender, RAL provided weekly reporting on construction progress and scheduling, as well as facilitated communications between field operations and the financial institution. In addition, monthly requisitions were reviewed and analyzed, with reporting geared toward maintaining an aggressive schedule within the allocated budget for completion of the project. The RAL team was also responsible for monitoring Department of Buildings issues, including permit status, violation resolution, and sign offs. The transition from construction to operation was also facilitated by RAL, drawing on the team's experience in hospitality, from start up through operations.

This unique and forward-thinking new planned community in Colorado Springs is based upon the principals of the new urbanist movement. When completed, residents will have a variety of housing choices, as well as the conveniences of a well-planned and growth-managed environment. Working with the ideals of sustainability, pedestrian access and controlled growth, RAL has enlisted the aid of some of the nations most distinguished design and planning organizations to ensure that Spring Creek will stand alone as an exemplary community, and a model for future growth.

Located on the Greenwich River, in the suburbs of New York City, the once prosperous town of Port Chester is experiencing a renaissance, and RAL is at the epicenter of its revitalization. The Brookchester Court development offers modern one, two and three bedroom apartments, in a serene environment convenient to local shopping and the commuter rail station. Designed with the ideal of garden apartments in mind, this project also incorporates conveniences normally associated only with larger residential complexes, such as underground parking garages, handicapped accessibility to all floors, and beautifully landscaped common recreation areas for its residents.

For this boutique hotel in New York's trendy Nolita neighborhood, the RAL team was brought in to monitor the construction of the project by the lending institution. The 47-room, 13-story concrete structure was behind schedule when the lender called upon RAL to begin monthly progress reviews and reporting. The project is located within a historic district in Manhattan, and was therefore subject to stringent guidelines and approval reviews for the proposed façade. RAL worked in conjunction with the lender to both clarify the proposed budget and establish a new budget for the project going forward. Hospitality expertise became essential in projecting costs associated with procuring a noteworthy operations team and projecting anticipated costs associated with start up and operations.

RAL provided detailed budgeting services to the lender, including forensic review of project to date and projected costs. The projections included the construction hard costs and furnishing and fixturing, as well as managerial fees and costs to establish a top rate hotel that would be able to thrive in its highly competitive neighborhood.

This unique traditional neighborhood development occupies 58 acres of Downtown Colorado Springs. Planned as a mixed use multi phased development, the project aims to revitalize the area in a way that encourages pedestrian access, green space, pedestrian activity, and a return to a vital downtown lifestyle. The project also incorporates the latest in technology. Planned as a sustainable neighborhood development, the project includes such considerations as geothermal energy sources and energy reclamation programs.

When the primary lender for this ambitious Williamsburg mixed-use project was unable to maintain control over project costs and construction timeline, RAL was called upon to help get the project back on track. Consisting of 2 mid-rise residential towers, a city block of townhouses, and several large retail spaces, the project was seriously over budget and behind schedule. RAL performed a thorough series of site inspections and document reviews, including contract status, permit status, and conformance evaluations. The team's extensive experience in residential multi-family development was indispensable in evaluating the project and providing the client with the information needed to make informed decisions regarding the dispensation of the asset.

• Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY
  (1.2 million sq.ft renovation/addition)
• Courtyard, Great Neck, NY
  ( 23,000 sq.ft )
• Gateway Plaza, Patchogue, NY
  ( 250,000 sq.ft )
• Harbourview Shoppes, Roslyn, NY
  ( 30,000 sq.ft )
• Sunrise Promenade, Massapequa, NY
  ( 180,000 sq.ft )
• Playtogs Plaza, Middletown, NY
  ( 110,000 sq.ft )
• Swan Nursery Commons, East Patchogue, NY
  (95,000 sq.ft )
• Delco Plaza, Port Washington, NY
  ( 65,000 sq.ft )
• Delco Plaza, Hicksville, NY
  ( 150,000 sq.ft )
• Delco Plaza, Plainview, NY
  ( 23,000 sq.ft )
• Old Roslyn Square, Roslyn, NY
  ( 70,000 sq.ft )
• Long Beach Plaza, Long Beach, NY
  ( 120,000 sq.ft )
• County Seat Plaza, Riverhead , NY
  ( 85,000 sq.ft. )
• Meadows Plaza, Carmel , NY
  ( 80,000 sq.ft. )
• Metro Mall, Middle Village , NY
• Christiana Center, Newark, DE
• South River Condominiums, Annapolis, MD
• Twin Ponds at Woodbridge, Howell, NJ
• Park Ridge, Roslyn, NY
• Polo Club, Old Westbury, NY
• The Point, Kings Point, NY
• Gracefield, North Hills, NY
• Avery Run at Marlboro
• The Gables, Hewlett, NY
• Subdivision, Winthrop Estate, Old Westbury, NY
• WHR Housing, White Plains, NY
• The Plaza Towers, Dallas, Texas
• Dustin Hoffman Residence, Manhattan, NY
• Marvin Hamlisch Residence, Kings Point, West Hampton Beach, NY
• Sands Residence, Cedar Grove, NJ
• La Rossa Residence, Fire Island, NY
• Waldbaum Residence, Old Westbury, NY
• Waldbaum Residence, Roslyn, NY
• Johnson Residence, Deal, NJ
• Indursky Residence, West Hampton, NY
• Goldman Residence, Sands Point, NY
• Malinsky Residence, Lattingtown, NY
• Frohlich Residence, Rock Rim Ponds, Pound Ridge, NY
• Pollack Residence, Armonk, NY
• Mariah Carey Residence, New York, NY
• Joel Residence, Easthampton, NY
• Branch Shopping
• Rocky Point Shopping Center, Happauge, NY
• Westbury Plaza
• Massapequa Shopping Center
• Finast Supermarkets
• Waldbaums Supermarkets
• Foodmart Supermarkets
• A&P Supermarkets
• Sav-A-Center Prototypes
• Food Emporium
• King Kullen Supermarkets
• Grand Union Supermarkets
• Warehouse Foods
• Taylors Supermarkets
• Key Food
• Pathmark Supermarkets
• Adams Super Food Stores
• Stop $amp; Shop Prototypes
• U.S. Athletics
• Marshalls
• Service Merchandise
• Courtesy Drugs
• CVS
• The Sports Authority
• Gettysburg Festival Center