Anybody have any hookups at CBRE? I am interested in leasing a property they manage but nobody seems to know who is in charge.
There is a great corner property that I live near that CBRE manages. All attempts that I have made have ended up a dead end. Having spoken to dozens of people, they all pass the buck &amp; I haven't gotten anywhere. 
 
I want to try again this year and until someone at CBRE tells me exactly why I can't have this space I am going to be a pain in the ass over there.
 
Do any of you guys have any hookups over at CBRE? Is there any other way to approach this?
[{"id": "cngha4a", "text": "CBRE has thousands of agents and is an international firm.  You may want to be just a touch more specific.  \n\nAs a side note welcome to the reason everyone in brokerage hates CBRE!  I bet their client is very pleased with how they are dealing with a potential tenant for their space.", "replies": [{"id": "cnghhdk", "text": "Sorry for the omission, I am in NYC &amp; the property I am interested in is an old Mobil Station located on Metropolitan Ave &amp; Fresh Pond Road. \n \nAlthough I am sure nobody needs the money, I am trying to make an improvement to my area, create a few jobs &amp; give back a little.", "replies": [{"id": "cnghpru", "text": "Look up who owns the property (or who is listed as an officer in the LLC) and contact them.  You can get this info from the auditor's site and the secretary of state site.  ", "replies": [{"id": "cngif3n", "text": "Auditor's site?", "replies": [{"id": "cngisn1", "text": "google 'my county' auditor.  you will be able to put an address in and see who owns it.  If it is an LLC, google 'ny secretary of state'.  I've never looked at NY's site but there should be some records search there to lookup the LLC and see their filings.  On those there will be a list of officers somewhere and contacts.  \n\nGoogle around on the names or other information and you should find a phone number or other way to correspond.", "replies": [{"id": "cnglwkw", "text": "Great tips, thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}, {"id": "cngiylq", "text": "As a side note consider retaining a CRE agent to represent you.  Generally speaking they will cut through this bullshit for you, and even when people are disorganized as shit or trying to pocket listings they aren't going to screw up their relationship with other well established brokers who are bringing a client ;)  \n\nedit:  this assumes that space is worth enough to get someone to rep you, I have no idea\n", "replies": [{"id": "cnglyfh", "text": "Thats a great idea too. How much does a commercial agent make? I only do residential.", "replies": [{"id": "cngww7a", "text": "They are paid only out of funds due to the seller *normally*\n\nYou could contact a boutique firm and just ask them the info on the property. Just because its listed by CBRE doesn't mean that ANY and likely ALL other commercial agents have access to the information on the property. This is the whole point of listing the property on the local MLS exchange/loopnet/costar. I'm pretty sure you can take a look at Loopnet yourself too, FYI. Shoot me a PM if you need more info.", "replies": [], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cngj440", "text": "Try reaching out to anyone in the LIC office. If you go to cbre.com, use the people finder and search everyone under NYC - outerboroughs", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cngotp4", "text": "Look at this article, it might kill your search.\nhttp://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/blighted-area-metropolitan-ave-fresh-pond-intersection-green-site-article-1.432864\nEDIT: owned by Long Island Railroad/MTA supposed to become green space. Additional info: http://www.junipercivic.com/juniperberryarticle.asp?nid=1437\n\nAll sourced from just googling the cross streets.", "replies": [{"id": "cngrxeh", "text": "Yeah I am aware of that, the little shack has been bulldozed &amp; it has been paved &amp; improved. I am interested in the site across the street which is still very much a gas station &amp; CBRE manages it.\n \nMy google fu is strong. But thanks anyway.\n \nNow if only I knew who to talk to at the LIRR, that new space they completed a few months ago would make an awesome outdoor cafe.", "replies": [{"id": "cngtwzl", "text": "what do you mean by Cbre manages the property? Its a gas station and operating i assume.  Cbre runs the station for the owner? Or is it being actively marketed for sale or lease? ", "replies": [{"id": "cngwuqc", "text": "Its abandoned, has been for quite some time. CBRE has a contact sign on a wall I could read from the street. It isn't being marketed. I am just nosey and pushy.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "cngwslx", "text": "Do you have costar?  PM me the address, and I can see if there's anything available on that.", "replies": [{"id": "cngx5cy", "text": "I have not been able to get an address, probably why I have had such bum luck. The standing structure is boarded up tight, plus weeds.", "replies": [{"id": "cnh06a1", "text": "Use the property appraiser to get an address. There is probably a map feature where you can zoom to that exact location and get information on the parcel. Also check loopnet, which is owned by CoStar. ", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cngsyij", "text": "I work there, in Manhattan. PM me and I can try to help you out if I have more information with respect to what you need, where you are, &amp;c.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cnh0x3p", "text": "I worked for CBRE for ten years. Marketing, then property mgmt. (Chicago) It's unfortunate everyone has such a bad view of them, my experience was awesome. It's salespeople that can be dicks, and you get that everywhere. This property is probably listed by a broker who has a ton of listings and it's just not a priority. Maybe try finding out who the recorded owner is and going through it that way. You're not getting passed around because they are inept. You're purposely being ignored because the broker doesn't think you are a serious lead which equals no money for them. When you work on straight commission you have to make decisions like this sometimes....it sucks though. In a better world everyone would get fair treatment.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cnxle34", "text": "If there is a CBRE sign at the property it should have a contact number and name of who to call.", "replies": [{"id": "cnxos6w", "text": "I caught some workers at the site a few days ago, turns out the cbre sign is old as fuck and the city actually owns this lot.", "replies": [{"id": "cnybff5", "text": "Not surprising. At that point it's up to the city to remove the sign. They clearly don't see it as a priority. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]