New York state energy policy: Cart before the horse? - by John Rynne

I’ve always been fascinated with energy sources that were non fossil fuels. I grew up less than 14 miles from the hydro electric power plants in and near Niagara Falls. When I was young boy I thought that there must be a way to harness the sun’s energy. I

The value of single tenant net lease in an inflationary environment - by Michael Packman

Despite rising interest rates and an inflationary environment, the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Consumer spending is fueling GDP growth, and jobless rates, while still climbing, are by historical standards low and reflective of a labor

Any increase to assessed values to commercial properties will hamper the likelihood of securing new or better tenants - by Peter Blond

The New York City Department of Finance published the 2023/24 real estate tax assessment roll on January 17^th. Per the city’s press release, the aggregate taxable assessed value of all properties increased by a relatively modest 4.4%. Considering the

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February 2023 Contributing Authors Spotlight

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January 2023 Commercial Real Estate Guide, Legal Services: Schroder & Strom

Founded in 2000, Schroder & Strom has built an unparalleled reputation and a team of 11 attorneys with well over 150 years of combined expertise in the area of real estate tax law.

January 2023 Commercial Real Estate Guide, Environmental Consulting: Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.

Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns.

January 2023 Commercial Real Estate Guide, Roof Raising: E-Z Riser Roof Raising

E-Z Riser raises the existing roof of any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements. This patented expansion process has revolutionized commercial real estate since 1972.

January 2023 Commercial Real Estate Guide, Elevator Services: Champion Elevator Corp.

You may see Champion Elevator vans or their uniformed employees during your New York travels. Champion services just shy of 6,000 elevators every month and has just completed one of the worlds largest elevator modernizations which consisted of 179 elevators.

January 2023 Commercial Real Estate Guide, Property Management: NYC Apartment Management

NYC Apartment Management reflects principal Adam Kapner’s ten years of experience managing properties in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Kapner founded NYC Apartment Management in 2013. It was a natural transition from his prior property management career.

2022 Year in Review: Moujan Vahdat, Elmo Realty Co.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2022? November marked the 30-year milestone of our corporate mandate for alleviating the homeless crisis in NYC.