Darcy Stacom, legendary New York City dealmaker and “Skyscraper Queen,” reflects on her 40-year career, $150B in sales, and launching StacomSilverstein.

Darcy Stacom, one of the most recognized names in commercial real estate, shares lessons from her remarkable 40+ year career. Known as New York City’s “Skyscraper Queen,” Darcy has closed over $150 billion in transactions, including the GM Building, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the record-breaking $5.4 billion sale of Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village.

Darcy reflects on her path from starting in the mailroom at Cushman & Wakefield to becoming Chairman of CBRE’s New York Capital Markets Group, where she consistently ranked in the firm’s top 1% of brokers. She discusses the challenges of forging ahead in a male-dominated industry, the importance of mentors, and the power of research and insight as her “secret sauce.”

[09:00] “You need mentors—and you can’t build those relationships on Zoom. It’s the little moments that matter.”

Now, as co-founder of StacomSilverstein, Darcy is charting a new chapter. She shares her perspective on the future of office, the role of conversions, and how capital stacks and buyer pools have shifted in today’s market. Beyond transactions, she speaks candidly about leadership lessons, owning mistakes, and why building authentic relationships is still the most valuable asset of all.

[27:00] “Sometimes the press helps, sometimes it hurts—but in the end, it’s about trust and getting the deal done.”

Whether you’re an investor, broker, or young professional, Darcy’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms.

Links

Darcy Stacom | LinkedIn
StacomSilverstein Website
Darcy Personal Website