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Posted: March 26, 2026
NYREJ's 2026 Developing Queens Spotlight
The New York Real Estate Journal is proud to present our first ever, Developing Queens Spotlight, featuring recently completed and active projects across Queens, submitted by developers, general contractors, and construction managers. This section will also provide a high-visibility platform for Industrial and Economic Development Agencies, Business Development Investment Corporations, and village, town, city, and community organizations to promote their region as a prime destination for business growth. Trade organizations are also invited to share strategic initiatives, recent networking events, and market trends shaping commercial real estate and construction in Queens.
Below are the key dates and participation options for the Developing Queens Spotlight:
Editorial Deadline: Friday, May 8
Ad Material Deadline: Friday, May 15
Publication Date: Tuesday, May 26
Complimentary Opportunities
The following complimentary opportunities will be published online, with inclusion in the print+digital issue at the editor’s discretion, as space permits. Guaranteed placement in the print+digital issue is available with any of the Custom Features offered below.
Basic Project Feature Opportunity
200 words about the project; 1 image; project team highlight box. Contact Kristine Wolf at [email protected] to request a project profile Q&A.
EDC / IDA Opportunity
200 words about strategic plans, revitalization initiatives, available tax incentives, or transformative projects in your region; 1 image. Article will be published online with the author’s headshot, name, title, organization, and organization's location.
Trade Organization Opportunity
200 words about strategic initiatives, recent accomplishments, and/or market trends impacting the Long Island commercial building industry. Article will be published online with the author’s headshot, name, title, organization, and organization's location.
Custom Features
These layouts are designed to provide an opportunity to share additional editorial content, images, renderings, or other visual materials, with guaranteed placement in the print+digital issue, along with e-newsletter, and social media promotion to support your featured project.
Quarter Page Feature
200 words about the project, 1-2 supplementary photos, project team highlight box, company logo as space allows
Non-Member: $495 | Corporate Connect: $295
Half Page Feature
450-500 words about the project, 2-3 supplementary photos, project team highlight box, company logo as space allows
Non-Member: $695 | Corporate Connect: $495
Full Page Feature
750-800 words about the project, 3-4 supplementary photos, project team highlight box, company logo as space allows
Non-Member: $1,095 | Corporate Connect: $895
Centerspread Feature
Highlight your project with a premium two page centerspread feature in the May 26th print+digital issue. The exclusive placement includes 750-800 words detailing the project, up to 6 supplementary photos, company logo and project team highlight box, professionally designed in the centerspread of the issue for maximum visibility. Additional exposure includes placement on the NYREJ 5/26 NYREJ Cover and nyrej.com homepage, along with e-newsletter and social media promotion to extend reach and drive engagement.
Non-Member: $2,995 | Corporate Connect: $2,495
Ready to submit your project?
Contact Kristine Wolf at [email protected] to request a project profile Q&A
Custom Company Feature
Highlight your company with a 2-page editorial and advertising feature in the May 26 print+digital issue. This high visibility opportunity includes 750-800 words about your company, 3-4 supplementary photos, and adjacent full page advertisement. Your logo will be featured on the Developing Queens Spotlight Cover and nyrej.com
Non-Member: $1,995 | Corporate Connect: $1,295
Advertising Options
This spotlight also offer a targeted opportunity for project team members, subcontractors, building product manufacturers, and services providers to promote their products, services and capabilities to decision-makers in the design-build sector and align their brand with some of the region's most active projects.
Quarter Page Color
4.67 w x 5.77 h
Non member: $495 | Corporate Connect: $395
Half Page Color
9.5 w x 5.8 h
Non member: $895 | Corporate Connect: $795
Full Page Color
9.5 w x 12.375 h
Non member: $1,195 | Corporate Connect: $995
Developing Queens is new for 2026, but will have a similar format to our 2026 Developing Long Island Spotlight
For more information on complimentary and custom feature submission guidelines, advertising or becoming a Corporate Connect Member, please contact Kristine Wolf at [email protected] or your account manager.
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