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Newmark arranges $230 million refinancing for 520-524 Bdwy.

Manhattan, NY Newmark has arranged a $230 million refinancing on behalf of Northwood Investors for 520-524 Bdwy, a collection of two historic mixed-use properties located in SoHo. Newmark co-president, global debt and structured finance Jordan Roeschlaub and vice chairman Nick Scribani secured the financing from Barings, which was led by Jonathan Neff.

American Assn. of Automatic Door Manufacturers celebrates 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

New York, NY This month marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities have on the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945, first as a weeklong national observance. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers

Housing markets across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties in Q3 remained resilient with strong buyer demand and rising home prices

Rye Brook, NY The housing market in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties remained resilient in the third quarter of 2025, with strong buyer demand, rising home prices, and stable supply-demand ratios across most segments according to the Houlihan Lawrence Q3 Westchester, Putnam,

Lorimer Capital closes $51 million constructiion loan
for 126,500 s/f 29 Wythe Ave. development

Brooklyn, NY Lorimer Capital closed a $51 million construction loan secured by 29 Wythe Ave., a to-be constructed 126,500 s/f, four-story mixed-use development which will include retail, entertainment, hospitality and covered parking in Williamsburg. The project is being developed by Double U

ULI New York annual awards gala to be held on April 29, 2026

Manhattan, NY ULI New York will hold the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala, on April 29, 2026. Applications are now being accepted for the state’s leading awards program celebrating innovation, design, and community impact in real estate development.

How much power does the NYC mayor really have over real estate policy? - by Ron Cohen

The mayor of New York City holds significant influence over real estate policy — but not absolute legislative power. Here’s how it breaks down:

Formal Legislative Role

Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary

Shapiro and Kammerman join Rosenberg & Estis

Manhattan, NY Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. (R&E) has added attorneys Alexander Shapiro, as member, and Joseph Kammerman, as counsel, to further develop the firm’s general commercial litigation practice.

CREW Network benchmark study reveals reduction in gender pay gap and a rise in gender discrimination in commercial real estate

New York, NY Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network has released its fifth comprehensive benchmark study measuring progress for women over the last two decades, capturing critical industry-wide data and key workplace trends in commercial real estate.

The Feil Organization signs two leases totaling 25,500 s/f at 257 Park Ave. South

Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization signed two long-term leases totaling 25,500 s/f at 257 Park Ave. South. The two leases include: AngelList, a fintech company, will occupy the 18th floor, spanning 12,900 s/f.

The revamped holiday experience in now open at Christmas in America in Mt. Vernon

Mount Vernon, NY Christmas turned its showroom into a winter wonderland called Holiday Lane. For some, the ticket price became a deterrent even though 100% of the profits went to support three local nonprofit organizations. So, this year, the elves at American Christmas have turned their