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Colliers marketing Corn Exchange space

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by REW Staff533
Following completion of a major redevelopment and repositioning, the Corn Exchange Building has been brought to market for lease by Colliers International. The landmarked property from Harlem-based owner/developer Artimus — located at 81-85 East 125th Street and Park Avenue — is one of the most architecturally distinct structures in the...
PLAs should save city millions, create opportunities
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PLAs should save city millions, create opportunities

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by REW832
A new deal on project labor agreements will save the City over $347 million and create opportunities for women and minority firms to get a bigger share of major construction projects. Mayor Bill de Blasio, Counsel to Mayor and M/WBE Director Maya Wiley, Contract Services Director Lisette Camilo, Senior Advisor...
Architects now younger and more diverse
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Architects now younger and more diverse

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by REW976
Along with improved diversity, data from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) shows that aspiring architects are testing earlier and finishing the path to licensure sooner. The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), at its 2015 Annual Business Meeting, shared highlights from the new NCARB by the...
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DONE DEALS: Allison gets to the heart of the deal

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by REW647
Even open heart surgery couldn’t stop Douglas Elliman agent Allison Dubuisson closing a deal. The Gilad Azaria Team member had been working with a young couple and their growing family to sell their Perry Street one bedroom for several months when she received an offer — just as her mom...
Winick tapped to market prime corner spot in East Williamsburg
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Winick tapped to market prime corner spot in East Williamsburg

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by REW825
Winick Realty Group announced the availability of a newly-constructed corner retail space in the heart of East Williamsburg. Diana D. Boutross, Jordan Kaplan and Maxwell Podolsky are exclusively marketing the retail at 66 Ainslie Street on behalf of Slate Property Group. “The neighborhood of East Williamsburg is booming with new...
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Hamilton Heights drawing savvy real estate investors

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by REW Staff605
A $35.5 million sale is reflective of the growing investor interest in Hamilton Heights, according to brokers. GFI Realty Services hanlded the sale of the two-building multi-family portfolio — a 94-unit mixed-use apartment building at 580 St. Nicholas Avenue and a 35-unit walkup at 106-108 Convent Avenue. Managing director of...
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Brooklyn Public Library project moves forward

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by REW Staff
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) announced that the Brooklyn Heights Library redevelopment has moved forward into the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). “We’ve taken … Continued
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Advertising Association signs 40,000 s/f Kaufman lease

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by REW Staff528
The ANA (Association of National Advertisers) has renewed its 22,951 s/f lease at 708 Third Avenue, aka The Commerce Building, and expanded by 17,865 s/f. Savills Studley, the commercial real estate services firm, advised the association. Executive vice president Daniel Horowitz and executive managing director Jeffrey Peck worked with the...
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Multifamily investors believe affordable is key word, even when it comes to luxury

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by REW1823
James Nelson of Cushman & Wakefield sat down with Arik Lifshitz, from DSA Property Group, David Shorenstein, from Silver Shore Properties, and Danny Fishman from GAIA ,to discuss their current projects, their business strategy and pricing in the city. James Nelson: Please tell us a little bit about your company...
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RETAIL ROUNDUP: Breitling makes Madison move; Barclay Rex lights up on Pearl Street

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by REW1182
● CBRE GROUP, INC. Breitling makes Madison move CBRE Group, Inc. represented Steinberg & Pokoik, owner of 575 Madison Avenue, in a 12-year, three-level flagship retail lease with Swiss watchmaker Breitling. The independent brand will relocate from its current storefront at 5 East 57th Street. CBRE Retail’s Amira Yunis, along with...