ABOUT US
"...I'm a practicing Architect who lives in, and loves NYC. I also have a passion for exquisite Real Estate. I have put my heart and soul into the design and decoration of this fine properties, and I hope that others can enjoy it as much as I do...." Joseph J Smerina, AIA, Principal, NYDesign Property Group
Joseph J Smerina, AIA
Brooklyn, NY native, Joseph J Smerina, AIA, has had a love for the Architecture and for the City of New York since childhood. Attending Brooklyn Technical High School and Pratt institute, he expanded his local Education by studying abroad in Europe.
Mr. Smerina, is a skilled artist and designer who trained with renowned architectural illustrator and children’s book author, Al Lorenz, during the creation of the book, “Illustrating Architecture”, before becoming the principal designer of New York Design Architects, LLP.
In addition to the day to day management of New York Design’s marketing and finances, Mr. Smerina acts as lead designer and project principal for several ongoing projects.
He is known for his problem solving capabilities, which he developed during his 20 years of work experience, in various roles including, Architect, Owner, Developer, and Contractor, on hundreds of projects of all sizes and complexities. He has worked on all sides of the table and understands that the needs of each team member must be met for a project to be successful.
Mr. Smerina is a member of the American Institute of Architects and possesses multiple licenses to practice Architectural in several States.
Giuseppe R. Anzalone, AIA
Born in a town outside Palermo, Sicily, Mr. Anzalone came to this country as a young boy. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Pratt Institute and later returned to Italy to complete his education in Rome.
In addition to Mr. Anzalone’s formal architectural training, his technical skills are on par with, and seamlessly mesh with that of the engineers that he coordinates with, making the process exceptionally fluid.
His past 20 years architectural experience in the aviation sector, and consulting on large scaled projects, has solidified his demanding standards in meeting time and cost constraints. A seasoned project manager, Mr. Anzalone currently acts as project principal on multiple active projects on a day to day basis in addition to the management of New York Design’s sizable staff.
Being the president of the American Institute Of Architects, Brooklyn Chapter, Mr. Anzalone, regularly interacts with city and state officials on a variety of issues concerning public policy and political issues. Mr. Anzalone sits on various committees, which, interacting with municipal agencies help shape the operating landscape of the NYC real estate market.