City pressing on with shady skyscraper review
The Department of City Planning rejected a call to extend a review of a zoning loophoole thatinflates the height of properties using mechanical voids.
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One-time broker now breaking industryʼs technology deadlock
About a decade ago, Nick Romito, CEO of leasing and asset management platform VTS, saw an opportunity and acted.
HPD adds 250 buildings to list of targeted slumlords
Alternative Enforcement Program spotlights multi-family buildings whose owners have allowed them to fall into disrepair.
Sweetheart deal could spark retail revolution in Long Island City
A sweetheart deal could spark a retail rush to Long Island City, with or without Amazon, according to Robert Futterman, chair of NKF’s retail division.
Life sciences to flourish after death of HQ2 deal
After Amazon’s breakup with Long Island City, a life sciences center may be the rebound the neighborhood needs to get back on its feet.
Newark is back on Amazon playlist
Following the news that Amazon will withdraw its plans to build a new headquarters in Queens, nearby states are clamoring to capitalize on the spoils.
Industry facing a legislative tsunami from City Council
A deluge of more than 50 city council bills is targeting the New York City real estate industry and some of its biggest players.
REBNY opposes new council bill that punishes brokers
City Council Member Keith Powers recently introduced a convoluted piece of legislation that would have a significant negative impact on New York’s real estate industry. The Real Estate Board of New York strongly opposes this proposal. The legislation’s goal to make New York more affordable would instead punish hardworking middle-class...
Boy Scouts of America exits ESB for 22,000 s/f at Interchurch Center
Riverside Drive property was building for the exclsuive use of non profits.
REBNY moves to weed out listings rogues
The REBNY-run RLS will look to weed out bad listings by rolling out a compliance guidelines and fines for transgressors of rules and regs.