Spotlights

Maintaining confidence in your building's reputation by keeping amenities in top performance

A tenant who rents space in your building expects all of its amenities to be in top operational performance: revolving doors, elevators, HVA...

Schmitt joins Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

Kevin Schmitt, PE, has joined environmental due diligence firm Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. as technical director - Building Scienc...

Springing into security: Assessing facility security plans that go in effect with warmer weather

With real spring finally here you may be assessing facility security plans that go into effect with warmer weather and increased area foot t...

Mold know-how: Controlling its growth by controlling the moisture

Mold spores are everywhere and cannot be completely removed from residences, but by following common sense and utilizing proper mold know-ho...

Time is running out: Why you should start gifting now

Properly preserving your assets is something that most Americans would like to think they are doing well; or, are trusting the right people ...

Upper West Side: Past, present, and future of one of the greatest neighborhoods in all of New York City

The Upper West Side, one of the greatest neighborhoods in all of New York City (in my humble opinion), was founded in 1609 by Henry Hudson o...

Project of the Month: Briarwood Organization celebrates 100th anniversary with ground breaking of 24,000 s/f Briarwood Plaza II

Highlighting a century of progress, the Briarwood Organization continues to innovate New York City's commercial and residential real estate ...

PEP Real Estate retained to exclusively represent five properties

According to PEP Real Estate, it has been hired to exclusively represent the following properties: * 76 Wooster St.: 1st floor and basement ...

So what have you rented lately? Renting offers consumers a great way to try before you buy

For those of you who've read my most recent article regarding renting, you know I'm always looking for something new that can be rented. Whi...

Impact of elimination of New York City rent regulation on multifamily property values

Manhattan south of 96th St. The elimination of rent regulation would have a tremendously positive effect on multifamily market values in the...