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
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Industry holds its breath for impact of new state taxes
The new state budget that Governor Andrew Cuomo just passed may not include the controversial pied-a-terre tax, but a new “progressive mansion tax” is in
Update on the New York State budget agreement
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature just adopted the Fiscal Year 2020 (April 2019 through March 2020) budget. The spending plan for
Hudson Yards creating opportunities for all New Yorkers
By any measurement, Hudson Yards, the brand-new neighborhood on Manhattan’s Far West Side is an overwhelming victory for New York. The crowds flocking there to
REBNY warns mansion tax could cause more harm than good
REBNY leader John Banks is railing against a so-called Pied a Terre tax he says will hurt New York City. “We are deeply concerned that
REBNY WATCH: Pied a Terre Tax Would Tear Apart NYC’s Economy
You’ve probably heard that Albany lawmakers are considering a dangerous proposal to institute a tax on homes worth $5 million or more. The tax would
New York must plan for inevitable downturn
As New York City’s budget process gets underway, one top fiscal watchdog group has cautioned that steps are needed to plan for our immediate future.
Amazon backs out of LIC plans, blames political opposition
The tech giant Amazon announced this morning that it will no longer build its HQ2 campus at Long Island City due to overwhelming local opposition.
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
REPORT: Bronx prices rising in adjusting residential market
The average sales price of a home in New York City during the fourth quarter of 2018 was $938,000, a two percent increase from the