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Property of the Month: FilBen Group, RSF, M&T Bank, JF Nolan, McAlpine and H2M celebrate opening of $54m Braemar Living at Montebello

Montebello, NY Owner/developer FilBen Group, equity partner RSF Partners, lender M&T Bank, political leaders, project manager JF Nolan & Associates, contractor McAlpine Contracting and designer H2M Architects + Engineers celebrated the grand opening of Braemar

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking

City Tavern and Table opens at Durst’s 57 WEST

Manhattan, NY According to The Durst Organization, City Tavern and Table has opened at 57 WEST. The 6,864 s/f restaurant — located at the base of the Bjarke Ingels-designed VIA 57 WEST on West 57th St. between 11th and 12th Aves.

Question of the month: What are the most cost-effective upgrades a building can make to improve property value and resident satisfaction? - by Nick Esteves

In a market where square footage is a bonus and closets and storage spaces are tight, secure on-site storage is no longer a luxury amenity — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re managing a rental property, sitting on a co-op board, or overseeing a condo association, one

Platinum Commercial leases 15,600 s/f at 155 Fifth Ave.

Manhattan, NY Since launching its new commercial arm earlier this year, Platinum Commercial, part of the family-owned boutique brokerage Platinum Properties, has leased the remaining floors at 155 Fifth Ave., the historic six-story commercial building known as The Scribner Building located in The Flatiron

Zenith IOS welcomes Baker as vice president, investments

Manhattan, NY Zenith IOS has appointed James Baker as vice president, investments. Baker will help lead a team dedicated to sourcing and executing acquisitions across multiple geographic markets, including the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, further strengthening Zenith’s position as an IOS platform.

Bradford Allen and New Castle Hotels celebrate reopening of Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead

Riverhead, NY Bradford Allen with management partner New Castle Hotels & Resorts, celebrated the grand reopening of the Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead following an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation. The 114-key hotel at 2038 Old Country Rd. is at the gateway to the North and South Forks of Long

Jack Resnick & Sons welcomes Pearson VUE to 255 Greenwich St.

Manhattan, NY Jack Resnick & Sons negotiated a new 10-year, 11,716 s/f office lease with Pearson VUE, Inc. at 255 Greenwich St., Resnick’s 14-story office building in the Financial District. Founded in 1994, Pearson VUE is an information technology services firm. The company will occupy a

Pietro’s Ristorante signs 5,022 s/f lease at Stellar’s Midtown East property

Manhattan, NY Stellar Management and Lee & Associates NYC have finalized a lease agreement to bring Pietro’s Ristorante (Pietro’s), the Italian-style steakhouse that has been a New York City staple since 1984, to 890 Second Ave. Pietro’s will occupy 3,564 s/f of ground-

The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation donates $27,750 to 12 Hudson Valley charities and non-profits

White Plains, NY The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation (HGRF), the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, (HGAR) donated a total $27,750 to 12 charities and non-profit organizations throughout the Hudson Valley during the first quarter of 2025.