Kathryn Hess Asaro
Associate
New York
kasaro@goulstonstorrs.com+1 212 878 5038Kathryn Hess Asaro
Associate, New York
kasaro@goulstonstorrs.com+1 212 878 5038Related Expertise
When completing commercial real estate transactions, clients appreciate Kathryn (Katie) Asaro’s pragmatic advice. Counseling developers, operators, owners, investors, and purchasers of commercial real estate, Katie negotiates, manages, and closes acquisitions, dispositions, debt financing, and joint ventures nationally.
Katie’s clients own and operate multiple asset types in varied industries, including retail, multifamily, industrial, life sciences, hospitality, and more. Across all of her work, clients appreciate her thorough and collaborative approach to efficiently closing transactions.
When representing investors and sponsors, Katie handles joint venture equity finance arrangements. Borrowers seek her help to close permanent financing and construction loans, including mortgage and mezzanine financing.
Also an experienced dirt lawyer, Katie works on acquisitions and development, including de-malling and ground-up projects. These complex deals often involve site development agreements and reciprocal easement agreements among multiple parties.
A Commitment to Pro Bono Services
In addition to her work with real estate clients, Katie provides pro bono support to Human Rights First, a nonprofit promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law. Through this important initiative, Katie advises immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. She provides counsel and support as they navigate the complicated processes of applying for shelter and achieving the full range of entitlements allowed by law.
Related Representative Matters
Nasser Freres in securing a $245 million construction loan for The Greyson, a 622-unit, 28-story mixed-use tower at 23 Cottage Street, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Multifamily developer in connection with joint venture, preferred equity, acquisitions, financing, and other commercial real estate investments.
Big box retailer in connection with ground-up development. Assisted client with negotiating purchase and sales, reciprocal easement agreements, and site development agreements, among other contractual needs.
Developer in obtaining construction financing for life science projects in multiple states.
Atlas Capital Group, LLC in the acquisition and financing of 15 Park Row, a 31 story, 335-unit apartment building with ground-floor commercial space in New York City. The building was completed in 1899 and until 1908 it was New York City’s tallest building and the tallest office building in the world.
Major, national shopping center owner in connection with diligence for the proposed redevelopment of many of its shopping centers in its portfolio.
Real estate investment company in connection with the refinancing of a portfolio of 10 multi-family housing communities located in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Real estate investment fund in connection with the acquisition and financing of office and multifamily properties throughout the United States.
Leading real estate investment company in the acquisition and financing of a multifamily property in North Carolina.
Accolades
- New York Metro Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2020 - 2024
Admissions
- New York
Education
Northeastern University School of Law ( J.D. , 2017 )
Boston University ( B.A. , summa cum laude , 2011 )