James Prendamano





James Prendamano is a real estate broker, investor, business consultant, and podcaster. Over the past 20 years, James has done more than 1 billion dollar worth of real estate deals and has leased over 500 000 square feet of commercial real estate.
ABOUT JAMES
James Prendamano is the CEO for Casandra Properties, Staten Island's premier real estate firm. For over 20 years, with his trademark enthusiasm, creativity, and leadership James has shepherded the completion of transformative projects, including major initiatives reshaping Staten Island's commercial real estate landscape.
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In 2019, James received two appointments from Staten Island Borough President James Oddo and NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio to serve as a director on the NYC IDA board and to serve as a member on the Build NYC board.
James served as the exclusive leasing agent, marketing representative and development consultant for Empire Outlets (EO), New York City's only retail outlet. He was instrumental in ushering this immense project through New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Process. Some of the bigger deals he's inked at EO include Nike, Nordstrom Rack and H&M to Staten Island's north shore.
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James served as the developer's representative and consultant in the acquisition and planned development of URBY, Staten Island. The parcel, a former U.S. Navy Homeport site, was held by the New York Economic Development Corporation. James sold it for the city. He was instrumental in the planning, approvals, and leasing of URBY, which is the island's largest mixed-use project.
James served as the developer's representative and consultant in the acquisition and planned development of URBY, Staten Island. The parcel, a former U.S. Navy Homeport site, was held by the New York Economic Development Corporation. James sold it for the city. He was instrumental in the planning, approvals, and leasing of URBY, which is the island's largest mixed-use project.
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In 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 James was named one of Staten Island's 50 most influential people by "City & State". Casandra Properties was named one of New York City's top 10 boutique real estate firms by the "Commercial Observer" and won the "Top 31 Business Award" in 2017 by the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation.
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Over his career, James has closed countless residential units, mixed use buildings, retail and office leases. His expertise in project planning / design, large scale acquisition, ULURP approval consultation and retail leasing is unmatched.
His consulting clients include the biggest developers on the island, and his is the only name people use when recommending a strategic development partner.
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