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Albany rent reform must protect tenants and owners
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Albany rent reform must protect tenants and owners

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With a looming June 15 deadline, it’s now time to look closely at some of the proposed rent regulation reforms being discussed in Albany. Some legislators are proposing the elimination of programs, including Major Capital Improvements, Individual Apartment Improvements, Vacancy Allowances and preferential rent. REBNY, along with a coalition of...
Woulda, coulda, shoulda; Why Amazon shoulda picked Brooklyn
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Woulda, coulda, shoulda; Why Amazon shoulda picked Brooklyn

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Industry experts believe Amazon would have built its HQ2 in New York if it had opted for a different borough. “Brooklyn would have had much better cheerleaders than Long Island City did,” said Ofer Cohen, founder and CEO of brokerage, TerraCRG. “Williamsburg is the hub for millennials. If Amazon had...