Rahimpour joins SGA as principal and head of NY architecture department

Manhattan, NY Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, joined SGA as principal and head of the New York architecture department. In his new role, Rahimpour hopes to drive SGA’s growth in New York by advancing digital innovation and contextual design, further establishing the firm as a leader in shaping the future of the built environment.

City of Yonkers with Mulford Corp. and The Community Builders breaks ground on Willow at The Ridgeway

Yonkers, NY In a historic milestone that was 15 years in the making, officials from the City of Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal joined with the Mulford Corporation, The Community Builders (TCB) and Yonkers Housing Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for Willow at The Ridgeway.

EP Engineering provides MEP services for affordable housing development

Bronx, NY EP Engineering has served an integral role in the design and engineering of River Commons, a groundbreaking 17-story mixed-use development located at 1225 Gerard Ave. Developed by L+M Development Partners, Type A Projects and designed by Bernheimer Architecture, the 375,000 s/f project is redefining sustainable urban living by integrating affordable housing, healthcare, and advanced geothermal infrastructure.

AIA New York hosts 158th annual meeting and elects 2026 leadership

Manhattan, NY On June 18^th AIA New York (AIANY) hosted its 158^th annual meeting, where members gathered to elect 2026 leadership and celebrated the achievements of 2025 and its award recipients. The meeting also served as a moment to reflect on committee programs and initiatives of the last year, with a spotlight on 2025 AIANY president Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA’s presidential theme, “See You IRL: Designing for Public Life”.

2025 Women in CRE: Mindy Bergman, Meridian Capital Group

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in this field requires strong organization, persistence, and responsiveness. Organization enables me to manage complex loan files and refinance deals with precision. Persistence keeps transactions moving despite obstacles, while responsiveness

2025 Women in CRE: Kimberly Hartnett, AmTrust Title Insurance Company

If you could change one thing about the CRE industry, what would it be and why? Within the next decade, 40% of the industry workforce will reach retirement age, yet we face a significant gap in attracting and retaining talent. We need more women, and greater diversity overall, in decision-making roles.

Crystal Window & Door debuts artist
exhibition at Queens headquarters

Queens, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems has an art exhibit on display at its corporate headquarters. Original design statues created by Taiwanese artist and sculptor Shih Pao Lin, representing the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake,

Do you need to be worried about
this next wave of tariffs? - by Kerrick Wille

Ahhh… August. A time for barbecues, ballgames, and beers by the pool. The relaxed pace of summer couldn’t come soon enough for real estate professionals after a year of hard-earned progress. But hold on — this August is shaping up to be anything but relaxing. Just as the real estate

Vista Skywall completes façade
installation at 336 Douglass St.

Brooklyn, NY Vista Skywall Systems, a New York commercial fenestration and façade installation firm, completed the façade for a new high-rise residential project located on Douglass St. on the corner of Fourth Ave. Vista supplied and installed the glass window wall system

Octagon Finance supports 66,000 s/f
renovation with $8.95 million loan

Manhattan, NY The Apollo Theater, a cultural beacon and historic landmark in Harlem since 1914, is undergoing a transformative $64 million rehabilitation aimed at preserving its legacy while preparing the venue for the future. The 66,000 s/f project will modernize the