Mission Statement
The Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (CIREB) is a professional trade association which represents the common interests of its members who are engaged in all aspects of the commercial and industrial real estate business in New York's Capital Region and its extended Tech Valley.
CIREB enhances its member's ability to successfully conduct their individual businesses in a competent and ethical manner, promotes cooperation among its members through programs and networking, conducts and promotes educational programs to enhance a member's professional skills and promotes the public's right to own, use and transfer commercial property.
Our History
CIREB was formed by a group of local commercial real estate specialists in 1967. They created an organized system for sharing information on available properties and the real estate needs of interested parties. Our database of property listings offers an extensive pool of commercial and industrial real estate listings for sale and for lease to assist our members and their clients.
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
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”.
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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