Design / Build

Finding the right doorman for the job: Explore your options when selecting your building's security

The importance of security in the minds of urban co-op and condo residents cannot be overestimated. While safety remains a primary concern f...

Something old, something new: Making the industry blue

No issue is more important currently than DOB's determination of applicability of the 1968 or the 2008 code for projects that are the disapp...

Cohen & Perfetto closes $5.375 million purchase

Cohen & Perfetto LLP, a Manhattan-based real estate law firm, recently closed the $5.375 million purchase of 1050 Atlantic Ave., on behalf o...

The U.S. Tax Court begins to clarify the burden of proof for valid tax deferments

When investment property is sold, capital gains taxes must generally be paid on any gain realized. With a §1031 Exchange, however, invest...

Keeping NYC buildings safe: Owners and property managers be aware of the ever-changing requirements

External factors, such as weather, oxidation and the natural deterioration of materials over time, can all exact a heavy toll on the buildin...

An attorney discusses litigating construction disputes: Part II

In my last article "An Attorney Discusses Litigating Construction Disputes: Part I," I discussed disputes with neighboring properties on con...

Why hire an engineer vs. working directly with an ESCO, contractor or vendor

Owners and property managers are working every day to maintain reliable, comfortable and cost efficient building operations. This includes p...

Necessity is the mother of invention: Problems can create opportunities for smart entrepreneurs

Does this sound familiar? A contractor fought to get the job. When he wrote up and submitted his bid, he kept his margins tight because he n...

Specialty buildings find success despite the low market

Office leasing in Manhattan trailed off in the first quarter of 2012, causing landlords to lose confidence and tenants to become overly caut...

Simone Development Companies to complete 15,195 s/f for AHRC

AHRC New York City will have a new home for one of its programs in the Bronx thanks to the efforts of Simone Development Companies. AHRC is ...