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Safety First: Brokers share tips on how they protect themselves from crime

REW April 6, 2018 April 6, 2018

by REWApril 6, 2018April 6, 20181256

Most brokers would emphatically say yes, and that the business isn’t any less safe than any other industry. But that doesn’t mean real estate brokers don’t make efforts to perserve their safety on the job.

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ConEd offering to pay drivers, landlords to amp up electric car usage

REW April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018

by REWApril 4, 2018April 4, 20182080

Utility giant offers off-peak charging discounts to make electric car ownership a reality for more apartment building residents and provide a next-level amenity for building owners

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Cuomo declares state of emergency at NYCHA

REW April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018

by REWApril 4, 2018April 4, 20181010

Governor orders independent monitor be appointed to oversee and expedite urgent repairs to crumbling housing stock

Deals & Dealmakers Featured

Stock exchange IEX leases 45,000 s/f at 3 WTC

REW April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018

by REWApril 4, 2018April 4, 20182213

Next generation stock exchange joins tenant roster at soon-to-open Silverstein skyscraper

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Developers court buyers during March Madness

REW March 30, 2018 March 30, 2018

by REWMarch 30, 2018March 30, 20182095

Around the country, brackets are broken and hoop dreams have been dashed, but as the madness of college basketball’s postseason marches on, the NCAA isn’t the only one capitalizing on the excitement. Luxury housing developers throughout the city have used this year’s tournament — a particularly chaotic showcase that saw...

Construction & Design Featured

CODE BREAKERS: Illegal rentals, safety hazards and more February DOB violations

REW March 29, 2018 March 29, 2018

by REWMarch 29, 2018March 29, 20181179

The New York City Department of Buildings released its monthly enforcement bulletin for February 2018, highlighting the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.

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Window boss Steve Chen always sees glass half full

REW March 29, 2018 March 29, 2018

by REWMarch 29, 2018March 29, 20181231

Since high school, Steve Chen has been on the manufacturing floor of one of the last remaining factories in New York City. Despite being the son of Crystal Window and Door System’s founder, Thomas Chen, the junior Chen has been tasked with everything from sweeping the factory floors, delivering and...

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Brookfield purchase of GGP a win-win, say experts

REW March 28, 2018 March 28, 2018

by REWMarch 28, 2018March 28, 20181523

Despite discount diving for GGP, Brookfield's purchase of mall REIT is a sign of confidence in the changing mall sector

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India, Nigeria, Vietnam among nation’s nudging their way into US real estate investment

REW March 28, 2018 March 28, 2018

by REWMarch 28, 2018March 28, 20182167

With the US seeing less investment from the world’s wealthiest countries, some see an opportunity to explore new pools of funding in far-flung places.

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Willets gets on point: City’s attention on Queens neighborhood draws developers

REW March 23, 2018 March 23, 2018

by REWMarch 23, 2018March 23, 20184422

With an expected redevelopment backed by the city, Willets Point is expected to entice the real estate industry with its waterfront properties and suburban vibe. But even with the incoming interest, those familiar with the neighborhood feel there are still crucial steps before the neighborhood pops.