Front Section

Message from the president of
REBNY - by James Whelan

It’s heartening to consider the progress New York City’s commercial market has made since the COVID pandemic. Heading into 2026, New York City’s office market is leading the way nationally in many metrics. This July, New York City became the first major market

Forte completes SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology’s $188.5 million Joyce F. Brown Academic Bldg.

Manhattan, NY Forte Construction Corp. worked with the Dormitory Authority for The State of New York (DASNY) to complete the building of the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building at the State of New York (SUNY) Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea.

Cronheim Hotel Capital secures $18 million for Residence Inn Middletown

Middletown, NY Cronheim Hotel Capital (CHC) has secured an $18 million permanent loan for the Residence Inn Middletown Goshen. The five-year fixed-rate loan is interest only for the full term. The hotel opened in 2020 and is located near numerous corporate demand drivers.

Avison Young brings office portion
of 416 West 13th St. to 100%

Manhattan, NY Avison Young has leased 62,364 s/f across eight leases at 416 West 13th St., bringing the office portion of the 144,000 s/f neoclassical Meatpacking District building to 100% occupancy. The lease-up was achieved in six months, a notable

What is the most cost-effective upgrade a building can make to improve property value and resident satisfaction? - by Nick Esteves

In today’s competitive real estate environment, owners, boards, and property managers are increasingly focused on identifying upgrades that improve property value while delivering meaningful benefits to residents. Rising operating costs, limited capital budgets, and heightened

Phillips of Largo Real Estate arranges $10.975 million permanent first mortgage

East Amherst, NY Jack Phillips of Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc. arranged a $10.975 million permanent first mortgage to finance the acquisition of a 34,094 s/f single-tenant medical office building.

Brown to take the helm at Hudson Valley iCampus

Pearl River, NY Greg Brown has been hired as vice president and director to oversee all aspects of the Hudson Valley iCampus’  (HViC) day-to-day operations, development and growth.

The CRE content gap: Why owners and brokers need better digital narratives in 2026 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: deals aren’t won by who has the best asset; they’re won by who presents it best. Yet many owners, operators, and brokers are entering the new year with outdated photos, inconsistent branding, and limited digital presence. This

C&W supports Callen-Lorde healthcare expansion

Bronx, NY Cushman & Wakefield facilitated a new lease for the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. Callen-Lorde, a global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare, signed a 17,207 s/f lease at 555 Bergen Ave. to open a larger healthcare facility in the borough,

Polsinelli and Curcio of Compass arrange 22,000 s/f Urban Umbrella lease

Paterson, NJ Adelaide Polsinelli, vice chairman of Compass along with senior executive director, Lauren Curcio, also of Compass, have leased 22,000 s/f of industrial warehouse space to Urban Umbrella.