Manhattan, NY ULI New York will hold the 10
th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala, on April 29, 2026. Applications are now being accepted for the state’s leading awards program celebrating innovation, design, and community impact in real estate development.
The mayor of New York City holds significant influence over real estate policy — but not absolute legislative power. Here’s how it breaks down:
Formal Legislative Role
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Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
Manhattan, NY Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. (R&E) has added attorneys Alexander Shapiro, as member, and Joseph Kammerman, as counsel, to further develop the firm’s general commercial litigation practice.
New York, NY Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network has released its fifth comprehensive benchmark study measuring progress for women over the last two decades, capturing critical industry-wide data and key workplace trends in commercial real estate.
Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization signed two long-term leases totaling 25,500 s/f at 257 Park Ave. South. The two leases include: AngelList, a fintech company, will occupy the 18
th floor, spanning 12,900 s/f.
Mount Vernon, NY Christmas turned its showroom into a winter wonderland called Holiday Lane. For some, the ticket price became a deterrent even though 100% of the profits went to support three local nonprofit organizations. So, this year, the elves at American Christmas have turned their
Brooklyn, NY JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $54.3 million sale of 970 Franklin Ave., a 289,957 buildable s/f development site. JLL arranged the sale on behalf of The Continuum Company and procured the buyer, Isaac Schwartz. The site is approved for the development of up to 355
Manhattan, NY Broad Street Development (BSD) signed a long-term lease with Luckin Coffee at 184 Thompson St., a 135-unit condominium building with 5,809 s/f of street-level retail fronting Bleecker St. This Greenwich Village outpost will be the fifth location for Luckin Coffee
Manhattan, NY Jack Resnick & Sons has finalized a five-year lease renewal and expansion with Seneca Insurance Company (Seneca) at One Seaport Plaza, Resnick’s office tower located at 199 Water St.
Manhattan, NY Beacon Communities has promoted Jennifer Steinberg to senior vice president, development. In this role, she will oversee the company’s housing development operations throughout New York state. She will also join the company’s senior leadership team and play
