What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2013?
In 1996 Liquiteria pioneered the original cold pressed juice in NYC. 17 years later, this lifestyle concept has taken over the country. With new ownership, Crown Design and Consulting has been the leader and driving force in qualifying five new leases, opening location 2 on 8th Ave. and location 3 in Union Sq. and currently designing the next roll out of retail locations, including a commissary kitchen. Working with Liquiteria's dynamic leadership team to take over the streets of NYC has made 2013 a vigorous year but it will be nothing comparatively as Crown works to roll out Liquiteria juice stores across the country.
When New York permanently adopted the 2% property tax cap more than a decade ago, many owners hoped it would finally end the relentless climb in tax bills. But in the last couple of years, that “cap” has started to look more like a speed bump. Property owners are seeing taxes increase even when an
Many attorneys operating within the construction space are familiar with the provisions of New York Lien Law, which allow for the discharge of a Mechanic’s Lien in the event the lienor does not commence an action to enforce following the service of a “Section 59 Demand”.
Active investors seeking rent-stabilized properties often gravitate toward buildings that have been held under long-term ownership — and for good reasons. These properties tend to be well-maintained, both physically and operationally, offering a level of stability
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
• Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
In New York City’s competitive real estate market, particularly in prime neighborhoods like Midtown Manhattan, investors are constantly seeking new ways to unlock property value. One such strategy — often overlooked but