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.
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How building energy consumption changes throughout the year
By Michael Tobias PE, LEED AP, CEM, principal, New York Engineers Buildings represent 39 percent of energy consumption in the USA, considering both electricity and
New York remains a thriving tech hub
As the dust settles following Amazon’s decision not to build a corporate campus in Long Island City, it’s time to look ahead and remember that
Time and space running out for Harlem churches
By Josh Lipton, co-founder, Invictus Property Advisors The Book of Zephaniah reminds us that “god is in our midst, a mighty one who will rejoice
MWBEs play vital role in affordable housing
Last weekend, the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators (NYSABPRL) highlighted the various contributions of Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
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.
New compliance regulations are good for business & consumers
We recently announced a new Clean Data initiative that will reinforce the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Listing Service (RLS) as the trusted
Construction industry push for diversity a good start, but more resources needed
By Clark Peña, director of advocacy, Construction Workforce Project A recently announced diversity initiative by the Associated General Contractors of America is an encouraging step
REBNY WATCH: Why New York Needs An Accurate Census Count
By John H. Banks The task of fairly and accurately accounting for each person residing in the United States is the bedrock of sound and
BOMA NY braced for busy year with lawmakers
By Daniel Avery, director of legislative affairs, BOMA NY Last year, BOMA NY turned 51. The influential group has aged well, considering its vital role