Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Slate Property Group, Thorobird Companies and BACDYS secure financing for transit oriented affordable project at 570 Eldert Lane

Slate Property Group, Thorobird Companies and BACDYS secure financing for transit oriented affordabl...

December 23, 2025
Brooklyn, NY The joint venture of Slate Property Group, Thorobird Companies LLC and Bangladeshi American Community Development & Youth Services (BACDYS), made known the financial close of 570 Eldert Ln., a
Powering success through connection: The vision and impact of IREON

Powering success through connection: The vision and impact of IREON

December 23, 2025
As we close out another successful year at IREON, we’re proud to look back on a period defined by growth, collaboration, and meaningful business wins across our membership. This year, our members continued to show why IREON stands apart — through genuine relationships, active engagement, and unwavering support for one another.
Ariel Property Advisors arranges $7 million sale of 22,500 s/f development site

Ariel Property Advisors arranges $7 million sale of 22,500 s/f development site

December 22, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Ariel Property Advisors (Ariel) has arranged the $7,050,000 sale of 749 Van Sinderen Ave., a development site in the East New York neighborhood. The 22,500 s/f lot was rezoned lot was rezoned from M1-1 to C4-4L, resulting in 103,500 buildable s/f of mixed-use development potential.
Fried Frank supports Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial

Fried Frank supports Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial

December 22, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Fried Frank has commited as a lead donor to the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial, to be located in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The memorial, coordinated by the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Commission, will celebrate the life, legacy
Habitat, Duvernay + Brooks and Buffalo Municipal Housing close on 254-unit first phase redev. of Marine Drive Apts.

Habitat, Duvernay + Brooks and Buffalo Municipal Housing close on 254-unit first phase redev. of Mar...

December 18, 2025
Buffalo, NY The Habitat Company has closed on Marine Drive Apartments, officially setting in motion the redevelopment of the historic waterfront site. The project, undertaken by Habitat in partnership with Duvernay +
NYC’s Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice mobilizes climate action

NYC’s Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice mobilizes climate action

December 17, 2025
Manhattan, NY The Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) executive director Elijah Hutchinson, chief climate officer Rohit Aggarwala, and partner agencies listed key accomplishments
Legion Investment and Nahla Capital celebrate topping off of 1122 Madison Ave.

Legion Investment and Nahla Capital celebrate topping off of 1122 Madison Ave.

December 16, 2025
Manhattan, NY Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital celebrated the topping off of 1122 Madison Ave., the 26-residence condominium on the Upper East Side.
Related Cos. and Sterling Equities open housing lottery for Willets Point Commons

Related Cos. and Sterling Equities open housing lottery for Willets Point Commons

December 12, 2025
Queens, NY Queens Development Group (QDG) – a joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities – in partnership with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Eight things every new NYC apartment board  member should do in their first 100 days in office - by Yotam Cohen

Eight things every new NYC apartment board member should do in their first 100 days in office - by ...

December 9, 2025
Most people join their board because they care. They’re volunteering nights and weekends to make their building safer, smarter, and friendlier. Those first 100 days are when that fresh energy can do the most good. Homeowners spend more than 60% of their lives inside their buildings, so every early decision — good or bad — echoes through bedrooms, hallways, and common spaces.
The CRE content gap: Why owners and brokers need better digital narratives in 2026 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The CRE content gap: Why owners and brokers need better digital narratives in 2026 - by Kimberly Zar...

December 9, 2025
As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: deals aren’t won by who has the best asset; they’re won by who presents it best. Yet many owners, operators, and brokers are entering the new year with outdated photos, inconsistent branding, and limited digital presence. This
Freelance Isn’t Free Act fuels surge in lawsuits - part 2 - by Andrew Lieb

Freelance Isn’t Free Act fuels surge in lawsuits - part 2 - by Andrew Lieb

December 9, 2025
The Freelance Isn’t Free Act is rarely litigated in isolation in the complex dynamic between brokers and agents. Instead, it typically starts with a fight over money and takes off from there. Agents often also advance claims under the NYS/NYC Human Rights Law, which protects
New York retail’s comeback:  Rebuilt one deal at a time - by James Famularo

New York retail’s comeback: Rebuilt one deal at a time - by James Famularo

December 9, 2025
Retail doesn’t stand still, and in 2025, New York proved how quickly it can accelerate. After years of post-pandemic uncertainty, the city’s landscape rebounded with a surge few would have anticipated, as retailers, landlords, and entire corridors reentered the market