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Real estate industry needs to work alongside new tech start-ups

REW July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016

by REWJuly 13, 2016July 13, 20164089

MetaProp NYC, in partnership with REBNY, recently released its 2016 Q2 Baseline Report as part of its newest publication, the Global Real Estate Tech Confidence Index. This report complements existing industry data sources and provides an in-depth look at the minds of the global real estate innovation community’s key stakeholders....

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New York takes giant leap forward with new landmarks legislation

REW June 15, 2016 June 15, 2016

by REWJune 15, 2016June 15, 20162140

New York City Council recently passed legislation that will, at long last, bring greater predictability and transparency to the City’s process for designating new landmarks. With the passage of Intro. 775-A, there will now be a reasonable timeline for the process of designating new landmarks. When signed into law by...

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When it comes to crane brains, New York cant go back to the old ways

REW May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016

by REWMay 25, 2016May 25, 20161493

Ensuring the safety of construction workers and members of the public needs to be of paramount importance, particularly as the pace and scale of development increases throughout New York City. This priority is probably most pronounced when it comes to the operation and maintenance of construction cranes. As the recent...

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John Banks: Celebrate the leading ladies of real estate

REW May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016

by REWMay 11, 2016May 11, 20163057

Through the leadership of women in the real estate industry, New York City has benefited from some of the most impressive transactions and significant developments in the past few decades than in the entirety of our city’s history. In the wake of Real Estate Weekly & EisnerAmper’s fourth annual Women’s...

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Mayor’s office should stick to original plan for cutting emissions

REW April 27, 2016 April 27, 2016

by REWApril 27, 2016April 27, 20161075

On Earth Day last week, the Mayor’s office published a progress report on its efforts to reduce New York City’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80 percent by the year 2050. Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of the city’s total GHG emissions comes from buildings. The rest comes from transportation (21 percent)...

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Council’s gas safety bills important, but need improvement

REW April 22, 2016 April 22, 2016

by REWApril 22, 2016April 22, 20161086

The New York City Council recently introduced a series of bills to promote gas safety. The bills would institute an inspection schedule for gas piping systems, provide an amnesty program for non-compliant systems, and require natural gas detectors in residential buildings. They also address many other areas of gas regulation...

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Success of pivotal housing plans hinges on program like 421a

REW April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016

by REWApril 6, 2016April 6, 20161435

By REBNY President John Banks In last week’s column, I explained the significance of the City Council’s vote to approve Mayor de Blasio’s affordable housing plan – particularly, the Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIH) aspect of the plan. The second tenet of the plan, Zoning for Quality and Affordability (ZQA), is...

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Inclusionary housing programs crucial, but work better with 421a

REW March 30, 2016 March 30, 2016

by REWMarch 30, 2016March 30, 20162128

By REBNY President John Banks The US Census Bureau announced last week that New York City’s population has grown to its largest size in recorded history – with 8,550,405 people living in the five boroughs as of last summer. New York City’s continued population growth (coupled with record job growth)...

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Banks: Oculus vital link for growing NYC workforce

REW March 16, 2016 March 16, 2016

by REWMarch 16, 2016March 16, 20161022

Commuters and visitors to Lower Manhattan have recently begun to experience the many benefits offered by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s new World Trade Center Transportation Hub. The Oculus, designed by renowned neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, officially opened last week, marks the end of a series...

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Brooklyn real estate market recognized for its strength

REW February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016

by REWFebruary 3, 2016February 3, 20161057

Recently, REBNY has started becoming even more actively involved in the real estate landscapes of the outer boroughs. With Brooklyn seeing more and more growth, our focus has been to not only help nurture that expansion, but to also find new and exciting ways for our members to learn about...