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2025 Manhattan retail report: Sustained market fundamentals, even as headwinds emerge

Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) released its H1 2025 Manhattan Retail Report, which examines activity along major retail corridors in the borough from January to June 2025. The latest biannual study noted steady leasing across the

Stavsky and Orlofsky of Stav Equities acquire 4-unit walkup for $1 million

Bronx, NY Amid rising investor interest in workforce housing, Jacob Stavsky and Max Orlofsky of Stav Equities LLC have acquired 1159 Manor Ave. — a four-unit, fully-occupied walkup located in the Soundview section of the city — for $1 million

Retail by Mona celebrates over 300 deals executed since 2020 founding by Singer and Cody

New York, NY Retail by MONA has reached a milestone, over 300 deals executed across all categories. MONA, co-founded by CEO, Brandon Singer and head of operations, Michael Cody, in 2020 was launched during the height of the pandemic at a time when retail

Turnbridge Equities acquires 103,000 s/f IOS site for $20 million

Queens, NY Turnbridge Equities has acquired a 103,000 s/f industrial outdoor storage (IOS) site at 20-25 130th St. in College Point for $20 million, according to Ryan Nelson, managing principal of Turnbridge Equities,

DOB and HPD put forth proposed rules for ancillary dwelling units

New York, NY Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Buildings (DOB), and the Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) has published new proposed agency rules needed to implement the ancillary dwelling unit (ADU) provisions of City of Yes

IREON new member profile: Richard Levychin

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Partner in charge of NYC office of Galleros Robinson CPAs.  Expansion and growth of firm both organically and through acquisitions. Looking to double the firm’s current size

The Feil Organization secures over 83,000 s/f in leasing at 570 Lexington Ave.

Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization has completed 83,673 s/f of leasing activity throughout 2025 at 570 Lexington Ave. Within the activity, new leases totaled 25,816 s/f, and renewals included 57,857 s/f.

Taxin joins CBRE as senior managing director

Manhattan, NY Michael Taxin has joined CBRE as a senior managing director, responsible for managing CBRE’s NYC retail business. Formerly, Taxin served as senior managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing the firm’s retail

Toss Securities and Copper.co sign leases totaling 14,000 s/f at Global Holdings’ Nomad Tower

Manhattan, NY Global Holdings signed leases with two fast-growing fintech companies at Nomad Tower. Combined, Toss Securities and Copper.co will occupy nearly 14,000 s/f of pre-built, move-in-ready spaces on the 25th floor. The 39-story office

OPEN Impact leases 33,000 s/f to BCNY at 565 Morris Ave.

Bronx, NY OPEN Impact Real Estate (OPEN) signed The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) to  a 25-year lease for the entire 33,000 s/f building at 565 Morris Ave. The property, previously occupied by Sheltering Arms as an early education center, will