Big Dig boss starts own firm
The Pierson Advisory Group, founded by former Parsons Brinckerhoff president and CEO George J. Pierson, has launched. The focus of the firm is to advise … Continued
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Lower Manhattan reaching new heights as developments take shape
By Holly Dutton Lower Manhattan leasing has surged to highs not seen since pre-recession days in 2006, while employment rates reached 2003 levels. That’s according … Continued
Report: Sustainable buildings make for happy tenants
DTZ, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has completed research revealing a link between tenant satisfaction and sustainability efforts in buildings. DTZ vice president, Sustainability Services Allison Porter and DTZ Economist Rebecca Rockey evaluated responses to Kingsley Associates’ tenant surveys–the industry standard in measuring tenant satisfaction–relative to common sustainability certifications. The study examined …
Nominations in for Deal of the Year
New York City commercial real estate’s most prestigious competition, to claim the Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) prize for the top commercial real … Continued
Planning leader looking to change history
By Konrad Putzier Last summer, Purnima Kapur left Brooklyn behind and moved her office to the Department of City Planning’s headquarters in Lower Manhattan. As the agency’s new executive director, she now oversees its 300 employees and operations across the entire city. But New York’s largest borough still has a special importance to her. “I …
NEW DEVELOPMENT: City Island launches sales at new resi development, 51 Jay St. in DUMBO opens sales gallery
● Greystone City Island sales launch McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty has officially launched sales for On the Sound, a new waterfront residential development located on City Island. Developed by Greystone and designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects, On the Sound includes 43 townhome-style condominiums situated within a private gated community. Spread across five waterfront acres at …
Law firm launches non-profit practice
Duval & Stachenfeld LLP announced the launch of its Strategic Non-Profit Practice Group. The group will combine the expertise of the Firm’s Non-Profit Group – … Continued
Taking the leap: A first-timer jumps into the buying game in New York City
By Dan Orlando In 1985, at the age of 22, my parents began both their marriage and their first mortgage. Their North Jersey, single-family starter … Continued
City investment in affordable housing off to slow start under de Blasio
The de Blasio administration has invested $400 million in affordable housing since the beginning of 2014, according to New York City’s commissioner of housing development … Continued
Simone Development Companies selected to purchase, develop former OMH site in the Bronx
Simone Development Companies has submitted the winning bid to acquire and develop a 33-acre site at 1500 Waters Place in the Bronx, adjacent to their … Continued