Skirting the issues could cost Soho its retail crown
Investment sales broker Adelaide Polsinelli on why she thinks it's time for Soho to get a makeover
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Real estate leads way educating brokers in energy efficiency
With climate change continuing to threaten the future of our city and its built environment, New York City’s real estate community is furthering its work to ensure the city and state remain leaders in sustainability efforts. That’s why the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has partnered with the...
NYC gas moratorium will exacerbate affordable housing crisis
New York City is set to face yet another obstacle to solving its ever-growing affordable housing crisis—a natural gas moratorium. At a critical time when we need to be maximizing our production of affordable housing, news that affordable housing developers will be subject to a moratorium is unacceptable. Elected officials...
Charter Revision can open new doors for affordable housing
The ongoing review of the New York City Charter is an opportunity to make smart changes to our Land Use process and make it easier to deliver affordable housing to a city in desperate need. With nearly half of all New York City households rent burdened, the Commission should consider...
Modular construction could be key to affordable housing challenges
New York State Association for Affordable Housing is encouraged by the Department of Housing and Preservation’s (HPD) recent announcement to advance an affordable housing modular construction program.
REBNY WATCH: Pied a Terre Tax Would Tear Apart NYC’s Economy
REBNY has come out to vehemently oppose a "pied a terre" tax that they say would adversely affect construction and the job market.
New York must plan for inevitable downturn
John Banks outlines why now is the time to pay close attention to the experts who are calling for smart budget prescriptions
Why sorry won’t cut it in CRE workplace
Investment sales powerhouse Adelaide Polsinelli issues a call to arms on behalf of gender equality as the world celebrates International Women's Day
Gas moratorium deals blow to affordable home building
Westchester County, like many other areas of New York State, is facing a housing crisis, with more than half of the county’s renters rent burdened.
Time and space running out for Harlem churches
Josh Lipton asks whether curches are getting their fair share of the economics when they decide to sell their buildings.