News:
Spotlight Content
Posted: November 25, 2025
Developing Westchester: City of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY The city of New Rochelle, one of New York’s fastest-growing cities, is redefining urban revitalization through innovation, inclusion, and strategic investment. With an 11,000-unit housing pipeline — nearly 20% affordable — New Rochelle’s success stems from proactive zoning reforms, streamlined approvals, and strong public-private partnerships. This “New Rochelle Model” enables rapid, equitable growth that meets community needs.
New Rochelle is ensuring this growth remains holistic by reinvesting revenue — over $36 million in value — from its housing success back into the community. The Vanguard Initiative is revitalizing the city center by supporting local businesses, upgrading storefronts, and enhancing beautification and accessibility to make downtown more inviting and walkable. As part of this effort, the city’s $2.25 million Retail Tenant Improvement Fund has already helped launch more than 50 local businesses, energizing commerce and creating a vibrant commercial and cultural hub.
Major infrastructure projects are also reshaping the city’s connectivity and quality of life. Pratt Landing will become a dynamic waterfront destination for recreation and culture, while the redesigned Transit Center will modernize regional commuter access, improve safety, and enhance mobility.
Together, these initiatives — spanning housing, business development, parks, and transportation — position New Rochelle as a national model of inclusive prosperity, urban resilience, and forward-thinking city planning.
MORE FROM Spotlight Content
Over half of Long Island towns vote to exceed the tax cap - Here’s how owners can respond - by Brad and Sean Cronin
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
.png)
.gif)
.jpg)
Columns and Thought Leadership
The strategy of co-op busting in commercial real estate - by Robert Khodadadian
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
How much power does the NYC mayor really have over real estate policy? - by Ron Cohen
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
Oldies but goodies: The value of long-term ownership in rent-stabilized assets - by Shallini Mehra
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
Properly serving a lien law Section 59 Demand - by Bret McCabe
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”.
.gif)