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REBNY annual event to be at Waldorf Astoria NY - Jan. 22, 2026

Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), will hold its 130th annual event on January 22, 2026, at the Waldorf Astoria New York. The venue recently underwent a $2 billion restoration.

The Goldie Initiative expansion continues with record-breaking 2025026 Goldie Scholar Cohort

Chicago, IL The Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing women to advance as leaders in commercial real estate by providing financial and professional support, recently announced scholarship winners for

JLL brokers 7 leases for 39,522 s/f at 1330 Ave. of the Americas

Manhattan, NY JLL leased 39,522 s/f of office space in a series of transactions at 1330 Avenue of the Americas, a 525,000 s/f Midtown tower owned by a joint venture of Creed Equities, Hakimian Capital, CH Capital Group and Nassimi Realty.

Wright joins North Bridge ESG LLC as managing director

New York, NY David Wright has joined North Bridge ESG LLC as managing director. Wright will play a pivotal role in advancing North Bridge’s commercial real estate financing platform, bringing deep industry expertise to guide market expansion and support

Manhattan retail leasing: Strong demand, sharper deals - by James Famularo

The Manhattan retail landscape is undergoing a noticeable shift. Over the past year, leasing activity has accelerated, availability is tightening, and rents are showing signs of renewed strength. What’s emerging is a market defined by speed, competition, and a greater

IIBEC Metro NY chapter to present “Building Smarter with AI” symposium on Sept. 17

Manhattan, NY The IIBEC Metro New York Chapter is hosting “Building Smarter with AI,” a one-day symposium event for leaders driving the future of construction, on September 17. Picture a room packed with forward-thinking builders, suppliers, contractors, and innovators, all swapping stories about how AI

Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranges $115 million construction financing for 38-story mixed-use condo tower

Queens, NY Arrow Real Estate Advisors arranged $115 million in construction financing for the development of a 38-story, 269,000 s/f mixed-use condominium tower at 24-02 Queens Plaza South in Long Island City. The financing was secured on behalf of Montperia Group and

Galo of RTL leases 2,482 s/f to FER at Tishman Speyer’s Jackson Park

Queens, NY RTL represented restaurant FER in securing its third location in Long Island City. Located in Tishman Speyer’s Jackson Park at 28-10 Jackson Ave., the fast-growing restaurant group offers diners noodle dishes and other authentic tastes of southwest

Rabina signs first office tenants at 520 Fifth Ave. totaling 29,000 s/f

Manhattan, NY According to Rabina, the first office leases have been signed at 520 Fifth Ave., the tallest mixed-use building on Fifth Ave. With occupancy slated for this Fall, the 1,002-ft.-tall tower has signed three office leases totaling 29,000 s/f, with multiple

CBRE secures $330 million for Buckingham Cos. multi-family portfolio

New York, NY CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team secured $330 million financing for a seven-property, 2,381-unit multifamily portfolio in five states on behalf of a multifamily fund sponsored by Buckingham Companies. The portfolio includes