On Thursday, July 28 from 12pm - 1pm, the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) in conjunction with will Harbor Research , Inc . (HRI) will host a free webinar to provide information on t heir 2022 Landmark Research Pr…
On June 28th, NYC-based development and construction management firm New Empire Corp announced a new condominium development in Woodside, Queens. Located at 58-01 Queens Boulevard, the $16.2 million, 19,000 square-foot corner development si…
In an ideal world, every New York City building owner, manager, condominium association, and co-op board issued a Safe with a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) notice for exterior defects during their previous Facade Inspection and Sa…
According to an item featured this week on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com , the former home of legendary actress Greta Garbo is back on the market. Regarded as one of the great actresses of all time, Swedish-born Garbo got her start in si…
Last week we looked at the trend toward rebranding existing residential properties, the reasons why a co-op or condo community might decide to rebrand, and the potential effect of such a decision on property marketability and value. This we…
Amid the pressure of an overheated real estate market and possible looming recession, some co-op and condo properties are looking to stand out in today’s landscape. One strategy some are embracing is rebranding; casting a new light on who t…
The World Property Journal reports that the costs to comply with regulations imposed by all levels of government account for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs nationally. The National Association of Home Builders (…
Last week, the New York State Senate did not take up renewal or replacement of the 421a tax abatement that is set to expire on June 15, 2022, leaving the fate of the program—and new residential building in the city—in limbo. Currently kno…
Brokers have a standard modus operandi when selling apartments: Depersonalize the property, stage it, and disappear. Take down family photos, stow the artwork, clear out excess furniture and the clutter of everyday life. And most importantl…
On Friday, May 20 32BJ SEIU building workers - a group that includes doorpersons, superintendents, resident managers, handypersons, concierges, and porters in the city's residential and commercial buildings - voted overwhelmingly to ratify …