The basic goals of a proper Internal Control System (ICS); Safeguard your assets

An Internal Control System (ICS) is necessary to the success of a company as it puts in place procedures to ensure that the organization ach...

The Garment District: Looking forward to a busy fall leasing season

Change is underway in the Garment District, the diverse neighborhood that encompasses 5th to 9th Aves. between 33rd and 42nd Sts. Much atten...

Vapor barriers: Engineering controls designed for safer living

A vapor barrier is an impermeable layer constructed beneath a building slab to prevent the migration of vapors from contaminated soil and/or...

Going "green" can save you green: Utilizing Variable Frequency Drives

Variable Frequency Drives became part of the real estate vernacular over two decades ago. It was first promoted as the "Next Big Thing" for ...

Department of City Planning (DCP) streamlines with BluePRint (the DCP Business Process Reform)

The Department of City Planning oversees the historically cumbersome process of evaluating land-use applications city-wide. The process is i...

An attorney discusses gearing up for major construction: Part 1

Most people living in a co-op or condominium building have no reason to have had experience with major construction projects. They may have ...

Unithree celebrates completion of $12 million improvement program at Parkhill Housing Complex in Staten Island

The Parkhill Affordable Housing Complex recently celebrated the completion of a $12 million improvement program with a ribbon-cutting at the...

The Association of Master Painters and Decorators of New York and District Council 9, IUPAT, AFL-CIO to host dinner dance to benefit the Deborah Hospital Foundation

The Association of Master Painters and Decorators of New York, Inc. will be hosting a fundraising dinner dance in conjunction with the Distr...

Executive of the Month: Khashy Eyn, founder & CEO of Platinum Properties: Among the most respected names in New York's real estate industry

As the founder and CEO of Platinum Properties, Khashy Eyn is among the most highly respected names in New York's esteemed real estate commun...

Moelis of L+M Developmentwins E&Y Entreprenuer of the Year 2012 Award

According to Ernst & Young LLP, Ron Moelis, CEO of L+M Development Partners received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award i...