a fresh approach to relations for a new age Florence Quinn and Suzanne Billet Coming Full Circle Veronica Mainetti "Today the Sorgente Group continues in this tradition by investing and now redeveloping important properties that have historical and architectur- al significance." The Sorgente Group Veronica Mainetti is a third generation real estate investment firms. buildings that will house retail space and real estate entrepreneur with deep roots in condo-lofts. the New York City real estate industry. Bringing the family's connection to the Chrysler Building full circle, Valter Mainet- The structure will be divided into a As the head of United States Operations ti invested in the Chrysler Building in 2005 limited collection of eight private full- for the Sorgente Group, one of the world's and the Flatiron Building in 2006. floor residences. The homes will have premier real estate investment firms spe- grand living rooms offering ample light cializing in properties of historic, architec- "As the Sorgente Group continues to grow, from the nearly floor to ceiling win- tural, and urban quality, Mainetti is spear- it is important for us to continue to adhere dows, wide-plank solid wood floors, and heading the company's new development to our founding principals in all of our fu- exposed brick. initiatives in the U.S. ture projects." Mainetti, the guiding force behind the de- This new division will focus on restoring "My great-grandfather, Luigi Binda, was a signs at 34 Greene Street, works to ensure landmark properties in major cities across true American success story. He came to that the restoration is meticulously and the globe, starting in New York City. America with no worldly possessions yet elegantly completed, fusing Italian design managed to start a company that would with American heritage. The Mainetti family has a long history in be instrumental in constructing some of real estate. the most beautiful buildings in the world," The newly opened sales gallery for 34 said Mainetti. Greene Street, located at 150 Thompson Mainetti's great-grandfather, Luigi Binda, Street, gives prospective buyers the feeling moved from Varsese, Italy to the United "Today the Sorgente Group continues in of being in their future home while high- States in the 1920s to start a small con- this tradition by investing and now rede- lighting the property's chic design. struction company. veloping important properties that have historical and architectural significance." The sales office features a model of the 34 Binda's company helped construct some of Greene Street kitchen designed by Schiffi- New York's most iconic properties includ- The latest extension of the Sorgente Group ni, Italy's premier cabinetry brand. Ili ing the world-renowned Chrysler Building will expand from investments in historic and the New York Stock Exchange. properties to developing and restoring Veronica Mainetti landmarked buildings. The Sorgente Group Almost a century later, Binda's grandson 34 Green Street Sales Office and Mainetti's father, Valter Mainetti, 34 Greene Street, the group's first resi- 150 Thompson Street founded the Sorgente Group, which dential development, is a 27,000 square Tel: 212-625-3406 quickly became one of the world's premier foot combination of two historic cast iron www.34greenestreet.com 56 MR R .