Argo RE assumes management of 430,000 s/f commercial condo

Manhattan, NY Argo Real Estate’s property management division has been retained to manage 62 West 47^th St., a commercial condominium in the Diamond District, between Fifth and Sixth Ave’s. The 430,000 s/f, circa 1926 Art Deco jewel has 16 floors

BGO RE and 1Sharpe Capital form partnership

Manhattan, NY 1Sharpe Capital, builder and innovator across the real estate and technology spectrum, and BGO, a global real estate investment management advisor, have formed a partnership focused on investing in build-to-rent, single family home communities in the U.S.

Avdoo & Partners Development launch sales and near completion at the Bergen

Brooklyn, NY Avdoo & Partners Development revealed their newest project in Boerum Hill. Bergen is set to launch sales in spring 2024. Avdoo tapped architecture studio Taller Frida Escobedo to conceptualize the project’s design.

Sladkus inducted to American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Manhattan, NY Co-founding partner of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP (SSRGA), Steven Sladkus, has accepted an invitation to become a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL).

Question of the Month: Does a recent sale impact property taxes? It all depends. - by David Wilkes

A recent, arm’s length sale is often considered a strong indicator of a property’s value. But a sale price can also mask considerations that went into a deal that would be unknown to an outsider, such as business motivations, financing terms, and retained interests.

For city’s construction, new ways to speed projects (while taming budgets) - by Tallal Bhutta

While many real estate experts admit it privately, few say it aloud: Project construction delivery in metro New York is often substandard. Our proud city seems to lack the integrated, foresightful focus on construction seen in many other parts of the country.

Greenpoint Landing holds ribbon cutting for 374-unit affordable housing

Brooklyn, NY Greenpoint Landing Associates, an affiliate of Park Tower Group, joined by city and elected officials, celebrated the most recent addition to its Greenpoint Landing master-planned development site, 35 Commercial St. The 22-story brick tower, located in Greenpoint,

AKRF hires Miranda as vice president for environmental assessment and remediation

Manhattan, NY AKRF has hired Jennifer Miranda as vice president for environmental site assessment and remediation in New York City. Miranda is an experienced project and program manager specializing in due diligence, remedial investigations, and construction management

PWC to host Design Build Panel

Manhattan, NY On April 30^th, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will be hosting their 2024 Design Build Panel at Brickworks Design Studio. Learn from panelists from the NYC Department of Design and Construction, Citnalta, Swinerton and Design Build Institute of America

IREM NYC’s annual celebration

Manhattan, NY IREM NYC held their annual dinner and awards on Thursday evening, March 6^th at 230 Fifth. For the third year in a row, this event was sold out! To make the evening even more special, the chapter celebrated their 70^th anniversary and IREM national president Libby Ekre