What was the best thing that happened to you or your firm in 2014?
With new leadership and a comprehensive strategy for expansion, Friedland Realty Advisors, formerly NAI Friedland - a full-service commercial real estate firm with a 40-year pedigree - announced its rebranding and the introduction of our new president and CEO Ayall Schanzer in 2014.
Under Schanzer's leadership, Friedland has refreshed its brand, debuting a new name, logo, and website. The firm has enhanced operating efficiencies, deepening its relationship with its stakeholders. Friedland has upgraded technology assets to better showcase its properties and aid tenants, investors and communities. Friedland Realty Advisors is actively recruiting top talent to aid in the expansion of the company.
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
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
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”.