Spotlights

Vibrant real estate markets come with an array of rewards, but beware of risks by John Torvi

John Torvi, Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency The vibrant real estate market in New York and many other parts of the country means that rea...

The search for what to rent next continues; there seems no limit to what you can rent! by Ron Lanzo

Ron Lanzo, AFR Furniture To those of you who’ve followed my columns here in the New York Real Estate Journal, you know I’m always looki...

Question of the Month: What is the least expensive way to transfer environmental liability for uncontrollable exposures? by Howard Tollin

Howard Tollin, SterlingRisk Environmental Services There are many environmental laws in place to control exposure to toxic chemicals. Howev...

Changing logistics in an omni-channel world: How we’re squeezing more out of tight urban spaces by Fred Schmidt

Fred Schmidt, Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates The consumers evolving behavior with regard to mobile technology and online shopping ha...

NY Real Property Law section 339-z: Examining exceptions regarding chronological order of liens by Steven Glassberg

Steven Glassberg, Glassberg & Associates Typically, in New York,  priority of liens is determined by the chronological order in which ...

The rise of the office condominium market: Significant savings, tax exemptions and control by Michael Rudder

Michael Rudder, Rudder Property Group New York City office rents have climbed to record highs in recent years and average rental rates have...

Noise management should be considered in every aspect of design and development by William Gati

William Gati, Architecture Studio As available development sites are becoming harder to find, builders are choosing locations in noisy area...

Emerging confilicts between goals of landmarks preservation and development by Dan Flanigan

Dan Flanigan, Polsinelli Several areas of serious conflict between the mutually desirable goals of landmarks preservation and new developme...

Examining costs associated with green energy properties: Hype or a necessity? by John Rynne

John Rynne, Rynne, Murphy & Associates, Inc. As long as I’ve been appraising, there has been energy efficiency consciousness. It bega...

Multifamily sales and development of investment properties in the Bronx surge by Esti Broyde

Esti Broyde, Roey Realty The aggressive purchase of investment properties as well as development continues into 2016 where investors are fi...