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Record number of tenants struggling to pay their rent

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by REW1381
Due to the combination of stagnant income and rising rental rates, more and more people are struggling to pay for housing. According to a report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies entitled America’s Rental Housing: Expanding Options for Diverse and Growing Demand, the number of people who can...
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IN PICTURES: HFZ shows off Kapito Muller design at The Chatsworth

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by REW2677
In a collaboration with  domino magazine, The Chatsworth at 344 West 72nd Street commissioned Kapito Muller Interiors  to re-envision the interiors of “Residence 1008”, a four-bedroom home in the historic 1904 Upper West Side landmark being developed and restored by HFZ Capital Group.  Guests previewed the stylish residence while enjoying cocktails, hors...
William Raveisʼ vision of a real estate dynasty
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William Raveisʼ vision of a real estate dynasty

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by REW1491
William Raveis is propagating what he hopes to be a real estate dynasty. Raveis, the son of a small town contractor, currently runs a real estate firm that bears his name, and he expects its success to persist far beyond his retirement. “I have sons, all in their mid-30s, and...
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Collegiate Church gets landmarks okay for new UWS apartment development

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by REW1940
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission today unanimously approved plans for a new mid-rise residential development at 260 West 78th Street and 378 West End Avenue in the West End Collegiate Historic District on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Rick Cook of COOKFOX Architects and developed by the...
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IN PICTURES: Extell tops out 70 Charlton

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by REW8544
More than 75 guests gathered at Extell’s 70 Charlton Sales Gallery to celebrate the topping out of the building. Guests sipped wine from City Winery and snacked on gelato from Popbar, celebrating the local flavors of Hudson Square.
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IN PICTURES: Level Group welcome party for COO Michael Barbolla

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by REW1177
Level Group hosted a party at their office for their newly-appointed COO, Michael Barbolla. The former Rutenberg COO joined the brokerage this summer to run  day-to-day operations, external relations, and the mentoring of agents. He is also responsible for recruiting talent for the firm.  
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Leasing underway at Manhattan micro-units, Carmel Place

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by REW1412
New York City’s first micro-unit development, Carmel Place, has officially launched leasing. The build contains 55 units measuring between 260 and 360 s/f developed by Monadnock Development following a city-sponsored design competition to test out micro dwellings. According to the New York Times, 14 of the studios have been designated...
WHO’S NEWS: Residential appointments and promotions
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WHO’S NEWS: Residential appointments and promotions

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by REW3413
FirstService Residential announced that industry veterans John MacGowan and Marc Kaplan have joined the firm as managing directors of its Multifamily Rental Management Division. In addition to leading the growth of the company’s rental property management business, the duo will provide leadership and operational oversight of FirstService Residential’s current rental...
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Broker Peggy Dahans career goes from diamonds to deals

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by REW1334
Peggy Dahan is a lifer in real estate.  A broker with boutique firm Siderow Organization, she had an early start in the industry, stretching all the way back to when she occupied her mother’s womb. “We grew up in real estate. We’ve owned apartments in Manhattan since before I was...
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StreetEasy launches expert agent advertising program

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by REW1007
StreetEasy is set to launch new Neighborhood Experts advertising program for real estate agents. Launching in early December 2015, Neighborhood Experts aims to help home shoppers and sellers quickly connect with real estate agents who have experience buying and selling in a particular neighborhood, or group of neighborhoods. At launch,...