What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2012?
We are very optimistic about the future of commercial real estate here in N.Y.C. The influx of technology firms and growth in this sector will help drive the real estate market as these start ups and growing technology companies seek out office space in all parts of the city.
In Harlem, more national retail chains like DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) and Burlington Coat Factory are expected to open their doors along 125th St., with two new hotels (one on the Victoria Theater site) and another on 125th between 2nd and 3rd Aves. where a 98,000 s/f retail, office and residential project will continue to move forward and bring residents, tenants and more visitors to Harlem.
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
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
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”.
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
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