Spotlights

Developing Brooklyn: Brooklyn Technical High School

Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Technical High School, recognized as the largest high school in the United States, is undergoing a critical exterior restoration project. The scope of work includes significant structural and roofing repairs aimed at preserving the historic integrity of the facility while maintaining the highest safety standards for all stakeholders.

Developing Brooklyn: One Domino Square

Brooklyn, NY Designed inside and out by renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf of Selldorf Architects, the pearlescent building features an iridescent porcelain façade that reflects the waterfront and natural light throughout the day, creating a dynamic, ever-changing presence on the New York City skyline

Developing Brooklyn: One Sunset

Brooklyn, NY One Sunset, located at 201 East 25th St. in BK’s Sunset Park neighborhood is being brought to market by a partnership team consisting of BEB Capital (BEB), Ailanthus, and SK Development. The building is a 193,000 s/f, 14-story, 187-unit mixed-income housing and retail development,

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NYC property owners: RPIE filing deadline is June 2 - non-compliance carries steep penalties - by Peter Blond

If you’re a New York City real estate owner, the only thing more annoying than your allergies may be the legally mandatory RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense) filing that is due no later than June 2nd this year. The RPIE is required annually because NYC utilizes an income and expense approach to value when establishing annual assessments for tax class 2 & 4 parcels.

Essential considerations for evaluating 1031 exchange replacement properties - by Michael Packman

As a real estate investor seeking to optimize your portfolio, the 1031 exchange represents a powerful strategy that may allow you to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning to properties better aligned with your investment goals. Whether you’re aiming to scale your real estate holdings or reduce management responsibilities through ownership structures like Delaware Statutory Trusts

Public policy effects on real estate, part two - by John Rynne

My January article was titled Public Policy Effects On Real Estate. Little did I know, within a few months that the tariff policy controversy would be so significant so quickly. Its effect on the stock market was significant but even more so on the bond market. Since April 1st the 10 year treasury increased by 48 basis points when I was writing this article. Everyone has some

The Southern Tier is wired for growth. It’s time to plug in - by Stacey Duncan

For decades, the Southern Tier has wrestled with economic decline. Since 2000, Binghamton has lost 6,500 manufacturing jobs — a staggering 37% reduction — as losses also piled up down the road in Elmira (19% decrease) and Ithaca (25% loss). What’s more alarming is witnessing local pride fade under the weight of

Queens and Brooklyn lead the surge in small-scale multifamily development - by William Gati

At Architecture Studio, we are committed to designing structures that meet the evolving needs of our communities. Our work is driven by a progressive design vision that seamlessly integrates form and function while aligning with the latest housing initiatives to provide the most appropriate, efficient, and responsive housing solutions. Our firm is responding to the city’s housing

Qualified Opportunity Zones: Where are they now? - by Sandy Klein

To be eligible for the unique tax benefits associated with making a QOZ investment, on or before Dec. 31, 2026, a taxpayer must first realize eligible capital gain on a sale to an unrelated party. The taxpayer then has 180 days – potentially from three different starting points, depending on whether the gains were realized directly or indirectly (see below) – to invest cash equity