Kate Goodman, ATCO

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2013 Owners MagazineFavorite charity? 

KiDS of NYU.

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Real estate prediction for 2014? 

The 57th Street corridor will be the hottest esplanade in the city.

Where in New York is there still untapped potential for real estate development? 

Harlem.

Who will become New York City’s next mayor?  

Bill de Blasio.

What real estate policy should New York’s next mayor make a priority?   

Take apart and rebuild the building department so that it is efficient.

What qualities do you look for in an agent representing your buildings? 

Honesty, integrity and hard-working.

What is one aspect of your business you wish you had more time for? 

Exploring new neighborhoods for investment.

Greatest fear: 

Another 9/11.

If approved, the Midtown East rezoning initiative will: 

Spur development.

In the film version of your life, which actor would portray you? 

Kate Winslet.

Foreign real estate market you’d most like to invest in: 

Ireland.

Is broadband connectivity in New York City a priority at your buildings? 

Yes.

What should happen with Madison Square Garden and Penn Station? 

It should become the best train station in the world.

What New York City building should be torn down? 

Madison Square Garden.