Industry facing a legislative tsunami from City Council
A deluge of city council bills is targeting the New York City real estate industry and some of its biggest players In the past few
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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.
City okays Ravitch rent deal at Waterside Plaza
By Maria Rocha-Buschel The City Council has voted to approve an agreement that will protect long-time Waterside Plaza tenants against substantial rent increases as part
Borough president, City Council uncover deed restriction at Two Bridges
Opponents of a slew of new skyscrapers in the Two Bridges neighborhood have filed a lawsuit claiming at least one developer shouldnʼt be building there.
Leaders look to city for answer to conundrum that makes towers sky high
The Manhattan Delegation of the New York City Council, together with Borough President Gale Brewer, is calling on the City Planning Commission and the Department
New bill calls for more pay, training for construction workers
A new bill proposed in City Council aims to secure better pay for construction workers on projects receiving government subsidies. The bill, proposed by Council
City offers $1.8M to longtime businesses to help survive
The city’s Department of Small Business Services offered $1.8 million to help longstanding businesses adapt and grow in a modern economy. Twenty small businesses across
2019 marks new era for Garment District as rezoning unlocks development potential
The City Council has voted to change the fabric of the Garment District with a major rezoning plan. The council approved a rezoning that it
Amazon’s HQ2 comes under fire at City Council
The City Council interrogated Amazon about tax incentives, helipads and project oversight during their committee meeting. After Amazon selected both Long Island City and Arlington,
City piling on industry with flurry of new bills
A crush of new legislation at City Hall could reshape the way landlords do business and raise the stakes on procedures as minute as filing