Héctor Figueroa: Remembering A Life Lived for Others
REBNY chiarman Bill Rudin and president James Whelan pay personal tribute to late union leaders
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Historic day for New York City’s residential agents
Residential brokers in historic show of force to stop city capping their commissions
Rental agents should seize their opportunity to be heard
On Tuesday, June 11 at 10am at City Hall, we have a one-time only opportunity to tell our City Council not to pass legislation that would cap certain rental broker fees. Last week, a new version of the legislation was unveiled, and we remain concerned with the updated bill language....
Rental agents should seize their opportunity to be heard
Banks tell agents that have a one-time only opportunity to tell City Council not to pass legislation that would cap certain rental broker fees.
Albany rent reform must protect tenants and owners
With a looming June 15 deadline, it’s now time to look closely at some of the proposed rent regulation reforms being discussed in Albany. Some legislators are proposing the elimination of programs, including Major Capital Improvements, Individual Apartment Improvements, Vacancy Allowances and preferential rent. REBNY, along with a coalition of...
Why capping broker fees will do more harm than good
It is always a good idea to evaluate proposed legislation based on the facts at hand. While rhetoric about good intentions can be persuasive, looking at the real impacts of a bill is crucial before formally advancing any new policies. That is why we are continuing to voice opposition to...
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...
Is New York City Actually Banning Glass Buildings?
By John H. Banks REBNY is committed to doing our part to help address the serious threat posed by climate change. Our members are proud to be at the forefront of utilizing new approaches and technology to reduce carbon emissions at large buildings across the city. In fact, our Sustainability...
Construction safety needs to be done right
Construction safety is back in the headlines. A few weeks ago, the New York City Council heard a bill that extends the deadline by which construction workers would need to complete 30 hours of approved training by June 1, 2019 to continue working on projects of five stories or more....
City Council leading New York down wrong road on climate change
There is perhaps no threat more urgent than climate change. That’s why we have fully supported the City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. With its vote later this week, the City Council will take New York City and its future down...