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Itʼs a daunting task, but REBNY is committed to affordable home building
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Itʼs a daunting task, but REBNY is committed to affordable home building

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New York City’s need for new multi-family rental housing, particularly at below-market rents, is of paramount importance to the City’s continued success. We have an immediate need for rental housing for families and individuals across a range of income bands. That need is heightened when one accounts for the City’s...
Brodsky demonstrates art of true civic leadership
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Brodsky demonstrates art of true civic leadership

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By REBNY President John Banks This week is REBNY’s 120thAnnual Banquet, and will honor many of the real estate industry’s top performers and contributors. Among the award winners is Daniel Brodsky, Senior Managing Partner of the Brodsky Organization, who will be receiving The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award....
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REBNY to honor Ed Piccinich, a leader by example

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At REBNY’s 120th Banquet on January 21, Edward V. Piccinich will be receiving The George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award, an award presented to individuals of superior accomplishment in property management based on civic achievement, outstanding professionalism, and contributions to the real estate industry. Piccinich is an...
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REBNY honoree Steven Marvin represents the best in the real estate business

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REBNY’s 120th Annual Banquet is three short weeks away, and will be honoring some of the real estate industry’s top performers with some of the industry’s most sought-after awards. Among this year’s honorees is Steven H. Marvin, executive managing director and partner of Olmstead Properties. Mr. Marvin will be receiving...
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Savills Studley’s Bill Montana to be recognized for the qualities that count

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By John Banks, REBNY President REBNY’s Annual Banquet in January will be honoring some of the real estate industry’s top performers and most active contributors, and there are few who fit that description more than William (Bill) Montana, senior managing director of Savills Studley. This year, Bill will be receiving...
REBNY stalwart Jeffrey Levine a true humanitarian
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REBNY stalwart Jeffrey Levine a true humanitarian

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The Real Estate Board of New York’s 120th Annual Banquet is fast approaching, and will feature a special philanthropic award – the Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award, which recognizes a REBNY member’s meritorious service to the community. This year, this award will be presented to Jeffrey E. Levine, Chairman of...
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Retail rent dip is not a sign of weakness

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By John Banks, REBNY President REBNY recently released its Fall 2015 Manhattan Retail Report, which showed a slight softening in the asking rents of the borough’s premier corridors. Asking rents decreased in seven of the 17 surveyed corridors, although none of the decreases were more than six percent. In the...
REBNY working for members working for New York City
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REBNY working for members working for New York City

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New York City is home to over eight million people throughout more than 250 neighborhoods, and every year, our real estate market continues to attract buyers, sellers, renters and investors from all over the world. The Real Estate Board of New York consists of more than 17,000 members who play...
Real estate industry must be part of solution to end veteran homelessness
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Real estate industry must be part of solution to end veteran homelessness

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By John Banks, president, REBNY As Veterans Day approaches, consider that there are nearly 900 homeless veterans in New York City. In 2010, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness introduced a plan to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. The City has launched a program called “Mission Home”...
New Brooklyn retail report will help owners see the future
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New Brooklyn retail report will help owners see the future

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By John Banks, REBNY President Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with REBNY members to officially release our Inaugural Brooklyn Retail Report, which recognizes the industry’s ever-growing interest in Brooklyn and analyzes its continuing growth. At the La Defense café in MetroTech, we discussed the combined efforts of...