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MNS to be approved leasing and marketing Agency for NYC HPD
Brooklyn, NY MNS, a comprehensive real estate company based in Williamsburg, has been selected by the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to be an approved agency that can handle the marketing, lottery, and lease-up of affordable housing under 421-a(16) tax exemption program and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs
REAL NY launches leasing at The KNOX - 110-unit luxury rental tower
Manhattan, NY REAL New York has launched leasing at The KNOX, a 36-story, 110-unit, full-service rental tower with a doorman located at 49 East 34th St. between Madison and Park Ave. The KNOX offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences set against views of the Empire State Building, East River and the city skyline.
MRI Software acquires NY-based Insurent
Manhattan, NY MRI Software has acquired New York City-based Insurent, a leading lease guarantor provider for renters, landlords, property owners and real estate brokers. Insurent helps a large segment of creditworthy renters qualify for and obtain an apartment by providing a lease guaranty and acting as the institutional guarantor on their lease.
Vista Skywall Systems furnish and install window façade at The Motto
Bronx, NY Vista Skywall Systems completed a major new luxury high-rise residential façade project. Vista supplied and installed an advanced window wall system and other fenestration products for the new 24-story Motto Apartments. Located at 2455 Third Ave. near the Harlem River, across from Manhattan, The Motto is situated in the Mott Haven neighborhood.
Executive of the Month: Sustainability meets innovation: How PoE is driving the future of smart building automation - by Akram Khalis
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology combines the delivery of electrical power and data communication through a single Ethernet cable, such as CAT5e or CAT6. This integration is highly efficient for building automation and networking, simplifying infrastructure by eliminating the need for multiple wires and power sources.
Greenbrook Partners restores 377 13th St. with 179 building violations
Brooklyn, NY Greenbrook Partners, a vertically integrated real estate investment manager headquartered in New York City, has completed the residential project located at 377 13th St. in Park Slope, and with it, the removal of 179 building violations.
Vornado Realty celebrates opening of Plaza33 with NYC Department of Transit
Manhattan, NY Vornado Realty Trust celebrated the complete transformation of a portion of West 33rd St. into the new Plaza33, a permanent pedestrian plaza in the Penn district with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 24. Developed through a public-private partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation, the 1/3-acre promenade
Avdoo & Partners secures approval for 60,000 s/f luxury residential development
Brooklyn, NY Avdoo & Partners Development’s plans for its luxury residential development at 110 Boerum Pl. have been approved by New York City’s Department of Buildings. Located in Cobble Hill, the six-story building will begin construction in early fall and offer a collection of condominium-homes designed by Brooklyn-based firm Brent Buck Architects.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative provides $5m for NYSERDA’s energy demonstration projects
New York, NY According to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), $5 million is now available for demonstration projects that co-locate solar siting and agricultural operations in New York State. Through the Environmental Research Program, this funding will support researchers, solar developers, farmers, non-profit organizations, and local governments
Hochul declares $21.5m available to lower emissions and sequester carbon
New York, NY According to governor Kathy Hochul, more than $8.5 million has been awarded for the development of innovative nature-based solutions to lower emissions and sequester carbon through round one of the Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge. In addition, more than $13 million is now available through round two of the challenge