What is the proper procedure to resolve issues arising out of a mistakenly issued permit? by Steven Glassberg

Steven Glassberg, Glassberg & Associates The New York City Department of Buildings makes mistakes all the time.  The Court of Appeals ...

The search for what to rent takes a break for now – Have you heard of RTA or KD furniture? by Ron Lanzo

Ron Lanzo, AFR Furniture For those of you that have followed this column you know that I’ve been on an endless journey to find new things...

Protect your profit margins: Controlling and reducing expenses for your properties by Chuck Hurchalla

Chuck Hurchalla, Evolution Energy Partners Property owners already know how costly it is to run a building and how those costs can eat i...

Live, work, and thrive in Broome County: The Southern Tier is bursting with opportunities! by Giovanna Bernardo

Giovanna Bernardo, The Agency, Broome County IDA/LDC When I started my college career at Binghamton University, I dreamed of finishing my d...

Cost segregation delivers big savings for real estate properties of all sizes by Eli Loebenberg

Eli Loebenberg, Madison SPECS, LLC Whether they own a modest multifamily property, mid-sized hotel or nursing home, or mammoth industrial f...

Exceptional real estate marketing creates an illusion that is greater than the sum of its parts by Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens, MSCO Great marketing is really about one thing: making people fall in love. In real estate, that means in your rental buildin...

The U.S. Dept. of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Geographic Targeting Order by Marc Israel

Marc Israel, MiT National Land Title Services It should come as no surprise to anyone that people from around the world like to invest thei...

Fall maintenance for your building: Don’t overlook air conditioners and bulkhead by Lori Ann Simon

With temperatures falling and leaves changing color and dropping, one knows winter is not far behind.  Implementing a building maintenance ...

NYC Housing Partnership Development sees growth through affordable unit project initiatives

Dan Martin, NYC Housing Partnership Development Corp. New York, NY The NYC Housing Partnership Development Corp. has achieved double digit ...

A New STAR is Born: The New York’s School Tax Relief program (STAR) Exemption by Christopher Byrnes and Joseph Packard

New York’s School Tax Relief program (STAR) was enacted by governor George Pataki in 1997 as a way of reducing the school tax burden of owner-occupied residential properties throughout the state. From inception, this program was implemented in the form of a tax exemption...