RockFarmer Properties appoints Krantz head of capital markets

Douglaston, NY RockFarmer Properties, a fully integrated real estate development and investment firm, appointed David Krantz as the company's new head of capital markets. With over 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, Krantz brings a wealth of knowledge

ERG Commercial brokers $7.5m loan for Skyland Management

Manhattan, NY ERG Commercial Real Estate brokered a $7.5 million bridge loan to allow the borrower, Skyland Management, to refinance existing debt on three adjoining vacant lots. The consecutive lots, 120-124 Lexington Ave., totaling 4,647 s/f,

Appraisals supporting conservation easements are in the crosshairs of the IRS - by David Wilkes

Restrictions placed on the use of land or buildings for conservation purposes have for many years been driven in part by syndicated conservation easements, in which a pass-through business entity acquires real property on behalf of investors, makes a conservation contribution to a qualified organization,

Executive of the Month: Q&A with David E. Gross,
AIA, Executive Partner at GF55 Architects

David E. Gross, AIA, Executive Partner at GF55 Architects, inspires through his leadership, innovation, and dedication to design solutions. His legacy extends beyond the individual buildings that his firm has created – to the neighborhoods that have been shaped by GF55.

The Domain Companies to open The Shop at 420 Carroll in early 2025

Brooklyn, NY The Domain Companies’ development The Shop Workspace will open in early 2025 at 420 Carroll, a mixed-use, mixed-rate development that will bring 360 new homes to Gowanus following the 2021 rezoning. The Shop is a coworking community

SHVO closes $120 million in financing for Mandarin Oriental Residences

Manhattan, NY SHVO, a national real estate investment and development firm, has secured a $120 million first-mortgage inventory loan from The Northwind Group, for the remaining units at The Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Ave. Located at 685 Fifth Ave.

Olshan Properties and O’Connor Capital Partners officially open Parkchester Gardens

Bronx, NY Olshan Properties and O’Connor Capital Partners, in collaboration with New York City’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) celebrated the official opening of Parkchester Gardens,

Tempco Glass Fabrication hosts tour of 50,000 s/f facility

Queens, NY New York metro area glass processor Tempco Glass Fabrication opened its doors to area architects, specifiers, and building envelope specialists for tours of its 50,000 s/f facility. Several dozen design and construction professionals

New Empire Corp. and CORE Real Estate top out 50% leased Hendrix House

Manhattan, NY Since launching sales, Hendrix House, a boutique condominium designed for a modern luxury lifestyle, celebrated topping out and its 50% in contract milestones. Located at 250 East 25^th St. in the Kips Bay neighborhood, Hendrix House

CREtech selects 2024 RETAs winners and finalists

Manhattan, NY CREtech has selected the winners and finalists of the 11^th Annual 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs). These awards recognize the most innovative and transformative companies, leaders, and products in the real estate tech ecosystem.