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Why fire escape inspections & repairs deserve your immediate attention - by Joe DiPompeo

Why fire escape inspections & repairs deserve your immediate attention - by Joe DiPompeo

August 12, 2025

Fire escapes have long stood as symbols of safety, especially in densely built environments like New York City. Designed to offer a secondary means of egress during emergencies, these structures are critical to tenant safety and regulatory compliance. But while they are vital,

WELL Building Standards aim for healthier, happier, more productive workers, residents and students. - by Ken Osmun

WELL Building Standards aim for healthier, happier, more productive workers, residents and students....

August 12, 2025

For many years, building “green” has been at the forefront of construction, as savvy builders, designers and developers seek to construct and operate buildings that address environmental impact and conserve natural resources.

Christian Cultural Center, The  Gotham Organization, and <br>Monadnock Development begin $270m 385-unit housing development

Christian Cultural Center, The Gotham Organization, and
Monadnock Development begin $270m 385-u...

August 12, 2025

Brooklyn, NY According to governor Kathy Hochul, construction is underway at Innovative Urban Village Phase 1A, a 385-unit affordable housing development with commercial space for a fresh food grocery store in the East New York neighborhood. The $270 million project is part of the comprehensive redevelopment of the Christian Cultural Center’s campus. Under governor Hochul’s leadership,

Davis welcomes Kurd as managing director in NYC

Davis welcomes Kurd as managing director in NYC

August 12, 2025

Manhattan, NY The Davis Companies (Davis), has welcomed Andrew Kurd as managing director to lead the firm’s New York City office. Kurd will be a member of the firm’s investment committee and will focus on growing the firm’s investment platform throughout the region and across all of Davis’ multi-asset class investment strategy.

Professional Women in Construction scholarship program awards  students earning a degree in AEC

Professional Women in Construction scholarship program awards students earning a degree in AEC

August 12, 2025

Manhattan, NY The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) has named the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program, which recognizes six students pursuing a degree in the AEC industry. 

Caulfield of Kimco Realty recognized as 2025 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.

Caulfield of Kimco Realty recognized as 2025 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.

August 12, 2025

Denver, CO IREM NYC’s Stephanie Caulfield, CPM, ACoM, has been recognized as a 2025 Woman of Influence in the property manager/facility manager category at the 6th annual GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference and Awards. Caulfield received the award at GlobeSt.’s conference

IREM NYC to host 7th annual  Charity Clay Shoot October 10

IREM NYC to host 7th annual Charity Clay Shoot October 10

August 12, 2025

New Paltz, NY IREM NYC is hosting it’s seventh annual Charity Clay Shoot on October 10, 2025 at Mid-Hudson Sporting Grounds and one of IREM’s valued industry partners, Niche Waterproofing, is this year’s event sponsor.

Fisher Brothers signs 35,000 s/f in <br>pre-built leases at 299 Park Ave.

Fisher Brothers signs 35,000 s/f in
pre-built leases at 299 Park Ave.

July 8, 2025

Manhattan, NY Fisher Brothers, a fourth-generation real estate company that owns, manages and operates unique spaces across the country, has leased more than 35,000 s/f of pre-built office space at 299 Park Ave., across multiple transactions. Construction of five pre-built office spaces is

Optiver signs 23,038 s/f lease <br>at BXP’s 360 Park Ave. South

Optiver signs 23,038 s/f lease
at BXP’s 360 Park Ave. South

July 8, 2025

Manhattan, NY According to BXP, one of the largest publicly traded developers, owners, and managers of premier workplaces in the United States, leading global market maker Optiver has signed a lease for 23,038 s/f at 360 Park Ave. South. The firm will occupy the entire 12th floor of the fully

Global Holdings signs Queen One <br>to 29,718 s/f lease at 25 Kent

Global Holdings signs Queen One
to 29,718 s/f lease at 25 Kent

July 8, 2025

Brooklyn, NY According to Global Holdings, the international real estate development and investment firm led by chairman and founder Eyal Ofer, Queen One – the latest venture by founders Maricor Resente and renowned entrepreneur Ryan Urban – signed a 10-year, 29,718 s/f lease

L+M Companies forms strategic partnership with Sixth Street

L+M Companies forms strategic partnership with Sixth Street

July 8, 2025

Manhattan, NY L+M Companies, one of the country’s leading affordable and mixed-income housing developers, formed a strategic partnership and significant investment from Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. The partnership will support L+M’s 40-year track record of industry leading development and preservation work in New York

Chung of Yale University named 2025 Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship winner

Chung of Yale University named 2025 Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship winner

July 8, 2025

New York, NY Hoffmann’s scholarship committee named Christopher Chung, a second-year student in the Master of Architecture program at the Yale University School of Architecture, as this year’s recipient of the Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship.  Chung stood out for his passion for rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings, as well as his detailed drawings that illustrate the attention he devotes to historic architecture.