Spotlights

NAIOP commits to energy efficiency in comm'l. dev.

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the leading trade association for developers, owners, investors and ot...

Understanding New York City issued violations and the steps to properly handle/remove them

In the real estate industry there are many different areas of information that an owner/ manager must be familiar with in order to successfu...

Protect your 1031 exchange money: Exercise caution when selecting a qualified intermediary

Most real estate investors take advantage of 1031 exchanges. While investors are familiar with the basics of a 1031 exchange, often little ...

Understanding the full effects of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

With the recent downturn in the economy, more purchasers of new construction, including those whose properties have already been completed, ...

Greenpoint's industrial revolution: Prices are rising due to changes in the industrial market

Shortly before the American Civil War, when shipbuilders and manufacturers dotted the East River waterfront, Greenpoint experienced its firs...

The Manhattan apartment market remains among the healthiest in the nation

By most measures, the Manhattan apartment market remains strong, with vacancy at large, market-rate properties running less than 3% and rent...

Metro N.Y.C. Retail stays steady despite nationwide slowdown: Times Sq., East Side, Harlem lead growth

New York City's economy is slowing, but it's still the place to be if you're a retailer, or an owner of retail property. The latest Beige B...

Building owners need to complete their Local Law 26 requirements to improve safety

In September it will be seven years since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, cit...

Henry Vargas is bringing beauty to Harlem through revitalizing and developing one property at a time

Henry Vargas, one of the youngest real estate moguls in the city, is not only CEO of Vargas Realty Group, LLC, but an innovative businessman...

Self-storage facilities: Know the law on delinquent rents and lien sales

All sports have various rules that are obscure and rarely employed during a game. However, knowledge and interpretation of such rules can b...