Properly executed cost segregation studies have the potential for significant tax savings

Traditionally when an investor acquires a piece of real property the accountants determine the allocation between land and building and calc...

Upstate New York real estate market is stable for now: Values are holding their own

Upstate New York real estate values are holding their own in the recession. Properties below the threshold of $5-$10 million have been more ...

A lawyer discusses what co-op boards need to know about disputes with shareholders

Shareholders in co-ops often find themselves butting heads with the boards of directors of the co-op buildings they live in. Often these dis...

Economic activity in Newtown is encouraging with new possibilities for business growth

Recent economic activity in Newtown is encouraging and the Economic Development Com­mission and I are optimistic for business expansion i...

Reduce water waste while keeping profits afloat utilizing the GreenSmart Energy Reduction Program

"How do I achieve energy reduction without a lot of effort?" This is a leading question today among property owners. The clear-cut answer is...

Gotham's 200 West: Manhattan's most anticipated new rental building nearing completion

The neighborhood-defining 20-story glass tower that has been rising at 72nd St. and Broadway on the Southwest corner is now over 75% complet...

Forward-thinking landlords invest in tenants and properties

Although the upward trend of office vacancy is beginning to slow, many landlords are still feeling the pressure to take the first deal that ...

How Hydro Tech saved millions for a developer with the Brownfield Program

Saving money during the construction of a contaminated property does not have to be a fairy tale. The New York State Brownfield Program is d...

Information technology project management and implementation for corporate relocations

The technology component of a commercial relocation project is traditionally a complex coordination among several vendors. It's a timed danc...

Builders Group completes const. of 20-story bldg. at 15 East 26th St.

Builders Group has completed its involvement in the construction work on a 20-story Flatiron District building that has been converted from ...