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RFR completes several renewals at 17 State St. office tower

Manhattan, NY RFR completed several large-scale renewals at 17 State St. as the firm reinforces its commitment to the asset with plans for a new amenity center and updates to the public plaza in a nod to the nearby green spaces of Battery Park. As RFR began

Wonder Bar leases at Woolworth Building

Manhattan, NY The Woolworth Building is adding another hospitality concept to its culinary lineup: Wonder Bar, an all-day café and natural wine bar, has signed a 1,114 s/f lease in the former five & dime space at 8 Park Place within the building

MCB Real Estate and Osiris Ventures acquire
$47.5 million site: plan Century Marketplace

Brooklyn, NY MCB Real Estate and Osiris Ventures joint venture has acquired the $47.5 million, 14-lot assemblage of 458 86th St., the site of the former Century 21 department store in Bay Ridge. The joint venture is set to transform the site

Filler Capital secures $78 million refinance
for Better Living Properties’ portfolio

Manhattan/Brooklyn, NY Filler Capital LLC has arranged a $78 million refinance for the Better Living Properties portfolio, a 204-unit collection of multifamily and mixed-use properties across Manhattan and Brooklyn, owned by Better Living principals

IIBEC Metro NY Chapter to present "Building Smarter with AI: Your One-Day Ticket to the Future of Construction"

Manhattan, NY The IIBEC Metro New York Chapter is hosting “Building Smarter with AI,” a one-day symposium an event for leaders driving the future of construction, on September 17, 2025. Picture a room packed with forward-thinking builders, suppliers, contractors, and innovators, all swapping stories

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP partner John Gordon featured in City & State's 2025 Long Island Trailblazers List

Uniondale, NY According to Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, John Gordon, a partner in the firm’s industrial development agency (IDA) benefits and government incentives practice group, was featured in City & State's 2025 Long

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP congratulates partners on their new and continuing Nassau County Bar Association Committee appointments

Uniondale, NY Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP congratulates the following attorneys on their recent Nassau County Bar Association Committee appointments: Lisa Casa, a partner in the firm’s Employment & Labor practice group, was appointed chair of the

More Than Maps: How the Right Surveyor Can Accelerate the Development Process

When it comes to land development, choosing the right surveyor is more than just checking a box—it’s a decision that can critically impact your project. For developers, the survey lays the groundwork for everything that follows, from accurate designs and permitting to keeping the overall

Capalbo joins Schroder & Strom, LLP as an associate attorney

Garden City, NY According to Schroder & Strom, LLP, Diana Capalbo has been admitted to the New York State Bar and has joined the firm as an associate attorney. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University and went on to receive

Nassimian of Highcap Group sells Astoria Queens site

Queens, NY Rodney Nassimian, director of investment sales at Highcap Group LLC, has completed the sale of 2 adjacent lots located at 27-28 & 27-30 21st Street in Astoria with additional air rights purchased from 27-24 21st Street. The two properties sold for $5.525