Forth releases “Charge at Home” - EV access initiative for multifamily housing

New York, NY Forth has launched “Charge at Home”, an initiative designed to increase access to electric vehicle (EV) charging at multifamily properties nationwide. “Charge at Home” provides residential property stakeholders with the resources and expertise needed to prepare for the future of

GFP, Metro Loft and Rockwood Capital convert 25 Water St.

Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate in partnership with Metro Loft along with Rockwood Capital have launched leasing for SoMA, a new luxury rental tower signifying the largest completed office-to-residential conversion in the country to date. Located at 25 Water St. and standing 32 stories in height, the property, the former home of

COOKFOX Architects designs MAG Partners’ 25-story Ruby building

Manhattan, NY COOKFOX Architects completed Ruby, a 25-story mixed-use building at 243 West 28^th St. The midblock building was developed by MAG Partners, a woman-owned, WBE-certified, urban real estate company. It is the firm’s first completed NYC project.

Sci joins STO Building Group as SVP of Facilities Construction Services team

Manhattan, NY Corporate office construction expert Michael Sci has joined the STO Building Group to lead the company’s Facilities Construction Services (FSC) team. As senior vice president of FCS, Sci will guide a team that helps corporate real estate teams across the globe manage their post-occupancy construction projects more

International Code Council to debut annual building safety month in May 2025

New York, NY The month-long educational campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment, begins May 1, 2025. This year’s theme, “Game On!” motivates people to get in the game and take part in learning about and practicing

New York Building Congress launches 2025 Policy Agenda

Manhattan, NY With New York City at a pivotal moment for infrastructure and development, the New York Building Congress unveiled its 2025 Policy Agenda, outlining a vision for tackling some of the city, state and region’s most pressing challenges in infrastructure, housing, transportation, energy production, climate

Douglaston Development and Levine Builders begin work on 277-unit housing development

Bronx, NY Douglaston Development and its general contracting and construction management affiliate, Levine Builders, commenced construction on 2868 Webster Ave., a 12-story, 277-unit affordable multifamily housing development

KINGS Capital Construction and KL Masters Construction break ground on 146 Westchester Ave.

Port Chester, NY A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for 146 Westchester Ave. This event celebrated the launch of the first 12-story building in the area — a development that will bring 223 residential rental units, ground-level retail spaces

Reidy Contracting Group completes the Empire State building’s amenity space

Manhattan, NY Reidy Contracting Group (RCG), a general contracting and construction management firm, has completed a premier amenity space in the Empire State Building. This amenity center fulfills its owner Empire State Realty Trust’s commitment to deliver a dynamic environment

Kostow Greenwood Architects grows with
consolidation of Mitchell Kurtz Architects

Manhattan, NY Michael Kostow, founding principal, Lena Dau-Ping Fan, principal and Gary Li, principal, all three being equity owners of KGA (Kostow Greenwood Architects), are consolidating Mitchell Kurtz Architects with KGA. Mitchell Kurtz will join KGA