Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Sky Equity Group tops out 260 East 72nd St.; sales by Douglas Elliman

Sky Equity Group tops out 260 East 72nd St.; sales by Douglas Elliman

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY Sky Equity Group, the New York City-based real estate development firm founded by Simon Dushinsky, has topped out 260 East 72nd St., marking a significant milestone for the firm. As Sky Equity Group’s first condominium in the city
Legion Investment Group and EJS Group unveil The Greenwich Spire

Legion Investment Group and EJS Group unveil The Greenwich Spire

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY Legion Investment Group and EJS Group revealed KPF as the architect with interior design by Leroy Street Studio for their upcoming luxury boutique condominium, The Greenwich Spire. Located at 11 West 13th St., just off Fifth Ave.
Soloviev Group reveals amenity spaces at 9 West 57th

Soloviev Group reveals amenity spaces at 9 West 57th

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY Soloviev Group has revealed imagery of the amenity space and disclosed that the flagship building, 9 West 57th St., is nearing full occupancy, underscoring demand for premier, Class A office space.
Slate Property Group and RiseBoro close on acquisition and construction financing

Slate Property Group and RiseBoro close on acquisition and construction financing

July 28, 2026
Brooklyn, NY Slate Property Group, a private New York City-based owner, operator, developer, and lender, and RiseBoro Community Partnership, a non-profit affordable housing developer and social services provider, have closed on acquisition and construction financing of 178 Montrose Ave.
Hempstead IDA approves three leases at Green Acres Mall

Hempstead IDA approves three leases at Green Acres Mall

July 28, 2026
Hempstead, NY Fred Parola, chief executive of the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (IDA), has approved three new leases at Green Acres Mall and its adjacent Green Acres Common in Valley Stream, both IDA projects.  >The new leases, which include a tire store on an outparcel and an apparel retailer and optical shop
IREM NYC’s Summer of Service volunteers work with Friends in Need Foundation, Inc.

IREM NYC’s Summer of Service volunteers work with Friends in Need Foundation, Inc.

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY A summer rainstorm didn’t deter IREM chapter’s Summer of Service volunteers. IREM worked with Friends in Need distributing food to the less fortunate in Tompkins Square Park in New York City.
IREM NYC to host eighth annual  Sporting Clays Fundraiser October 9, 2026

IREM NYC to host eighth annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser October 9, 2026

July 28, 2026
New Paltz, NY IREM NYC is excited to reveal the plans of their eighth annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser on October 9, 2026 at Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays. This much-anticipated event brings together property managers and real estate professionals for a day of camaraderie, competition, and charitable giving —
Real estate tax challenges: More about value, less about taxes - by Robert Renda and Christopher Terrell

Real estate tax challenges: More about value, less about taxes - by Robert Renda and Christopher Ter...

July 28, 2026
In New York state, especially on Long Island, real estate taxes are often among the largest costs associated with owning commercial real estate. Consequently, it is common for commercial property owners to
Clear Investment Group expands Washington, D.C. portfolio with acquisition of Woodland Estates

Clear Investment Group expands Washington, D.C. portfolio with acquisition of Woodland Estates

July 22, 2026
Washington, DC Clear Investment Group acquired Woodland Estates, a 300-unit multifamily community in Southeast Washington, D.C. The acquisition marks the firm’s second investment in the Washington metropolitan area, bringing
New York’s SEQRA Reforms:  key changes and open questions - by Richard Leland

New York’s SEQRA Reforms: key changes and open questions - by Richard Leland

July 22, 2026
In legislation signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on May 26, 2026, the Legislature enacted significant reforms of the 50-year-old New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The principal purpose of these reforms is to encourage housing development by shortening the approval process.
Commonfund relocates New York City office to 825 Third Avenue

Commonfund relocates New York City office to 825 Third Avenue

July 21, 2026
Manhattan, NY Commonfund, an independent asset management firm serving institutional investors, has signed a lease to relocate its office from Park Ave. to the entire 22nd floor of 825 Third Ave., encompassing 11,816 s/f.
One Domino Square’s Penthouse 1B breaks North Brooklyn record with $7.75 million sale

One Domino Square’s Penthouse 1B breaks North Brooklyn record with $7.75 million sale

July 21, 2026
Brooklyn, NY Two Trees Management Co., a Brooklyn-based, family-owned real estate development firm, today announced that Penthouse 1B at One Domino Square is in contract for $7.75 million. This home is both the largest and most expensive in the building,