Navigating façade restoration in New York City: A building owner’s guide from a structural engineer’s perspective - by Yu Huang

In New York City, building façade restorations are more than just cosmetic upgrades; they are a necessary capital investment in protecting both the physical integrity of a property, and the safety of the people who live and work both in and around it. Under NYC Local Law 11, also known as the Façade Inspection

Why fire escape inspections & repairs deserve your immediate attention - by Joe DiPompeo

Fire escapes have long stood as symbols of safety, especially in densely built environments like New York City. Designed to offer a secondary means of egress during emergencies, these structures are critical to tenant safety and regulatory compliance. But while they are vital,

WELL Building Standards aim for healthier, happier, more productive workers, residents and students. - by Ken Osmun

For many years, building “green” has been at the forefront of construction, as savvy builders, designers and developers seek to construct and operate buildings that address environmental impact and conserve natural resources.

Christian Cultural Center, The Gotham Organization, and
Monadnock Development begin $270m 385-unit housing development

Brooklyn, NY According to governor Kathy Hochul, construction is underway at Innovative Urban Village Phase 1A, a 385-unit affordable housing development with commercial space for a fresh food grocery store in the East New York neighborhood. The $270 million project is part of the comprehensive redevelopment of the Christian Cultural Center’s campus. Under governor Hochul’s leadership,

Davis welcomes Kurd as managing director in NYC

Manhattan, NY The Davis Companies (Davis), has welcomed Andrew Kurd as managing director to lead the firm’s New York City office. Kurd will be a member of the firm’s investment committee and will focus on growing the firm’s investment platform throughout the region and across all of Davis’ multi-asset class investment strategy.

Professional Women in Construction scholarship program awards students earning a degree in AEC

Manhattan, NY The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) has named the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program, which recognizes six students pursuing a degree in the AEC industry. 

Caulfield of Kimco Realty recognized as 2025 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.

Denver, CO IREM NYC’s Stephanie Caulfield, CPM, ACoM, has been recognized as a 2025 Woman of Influence in the property manager/facility manager category at the 6^th annual GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference and Awards. Caulfield received the award at GlobeSt.’s conference

IREM NYC to host 7th annual Charity Clay Shoot October 10

New Paltz, NY IREM NYC is hosting it’s seventh annual Charity Clay Shoot on October 10, 2025 at Mid-Hudson Sporting Grounds and one of IREM’s valued industry partners, Niche Waterproofing, is this year’s event sponsor.

Fisher Brothers signs 35,000 s/f in
pre-built leases at 299 Park Ave.

Manhattan, NY Fisher Brothers, a fourth-generation real estate company that owns, manages and operates unique spaces across the country, has leased more than 35,000 s/f of pre-built office space at 299 Park Ave., across multiple transactions. Construction of five pre-built office spaces is

Optiver signs 23,038 s/f lease
at BXP’s 360 Park Ave. South

Manhattan, NY According to BXP, one of the largest publicly traded developers, owners, and managers of premier workplaces in the United States, leading global market maker Optiver has signed a lease for 23,038 s/f at 360 Park Ave. South. The firm will occupy the entire 12^th floor of the fully