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New York’s 421-­a Affordable Housing Program is a great opportunity for developers/residents - by Heidi Burkhart

I have heard a lot of criticism of the 421-a affordable housing program, which some have deemed weak and “a giveaway to developers.” Many parties have emphasized how expensive the program will be instead of highlighting how expansive the opportunities and benefits of such a program will be for New York residents.  

Deadline for compliance with 3 RCNY §505-01/02 for apartment buildings is approaching - by Evan Lipstein

Evan Lipstein is the president and owner of Hyline Safety Company, Manhattan, N.Y. ...

PWC holds Architects & Engineers Event at Steelcase Showroom; Moderated by Woolard of Duane Morris and Fletcher of HOK

New York, NY PWC hosted its Architects & Engineers Event at Steelcase Showroom this year. The event included an hour of networking follo...

Resiliency in New York – Now and forward - by David Piscuskas

This October marks the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Regrettably, many New Yorkers and our fellow citizens throughout the region still experience the ramifications of that storm today, from delays in commutes to the continued displacement of families. Since Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, numerous initiatives have taken place in the building and design industries and at the Center for Architecture to assist with the city’s rebuilding policies and envision a more resilient New York and region. 

ACEC NY supports MOVE NY Faster. Safer. Fairer. - by Jay Simson

The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York supports the MOVE NY proposal. Designed to relieve congestion in New York City, this is a forward-looking plan that will produce an immediate economic benefit to the city, while supporting its projected long-term growth.

Rose of Jonathan Rose Cos. speaks at Greater N.Y. IREM’s September luncheon

New York, NY The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) held their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Septem...

BOMA NY launches new membership initiative

New York, NY The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York) has launched the association’s “15...

Executive of the Month: Mullen, CEO/founder of BMDC Construction: Applying best practices from lessons learned

New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal recently sat down with its executive of the month, Ben Mullen, CEO/founder of BMDC Constructio...

Company of the Month: AmTrust Title’s rise fueled by rapid service, quality underwriters and Fortune 500 parent company backing

New York, NY Recently, AmTrust Financial Services Inc., has put its brand, and its considerable financial strength, into title insurance. ...

The Doe Fund tops out Webster Green: A $29.5 million housing development; Architect is Magnusson Architecture and Planning; Galaxy Construction is the builder

Bronx, NY The Doe Fund has topped out Webster Green, an affordable and supportive housing development in the Bedford Park section. An Americ...