Ginsburg Development opens second phase of leasing at Admirals Cove development

Haverstraw, NY Building on the resounding success of the first phase of leasing at the Admirals Cove luxury development, Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) has opened the second phase of apartments at the waterfront community. Set on a peninsula with water on three sides and a private marina, the second phase of Admirals Cove features two four-story buildings with a total of 58 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

MHCM hires Wisniewski as project manager

Poughkeepsie, NY Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) has hired Kyle Wisniewski to its team of dedicated construction professionals as a project manager. In this role, Wisniewski is responsible for estimating job costs, subcontractor buyouts, scheduling and purchasing, and having a constant construction interface, leading to relationships with owners leaving them satisfied while ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.  

MAG Partners, Safanad and Penn South break ground on 200,000 s/f mixed-use project

Manhattan, NY MAG Partners broke ground on their 188-unit, mixed-use project at 335 Eighth Ave. in partnership with Penn South (also known as Mutual Redevelopment Houses, Inc.). Dignitaries including council member Erik Bottcher, helped to mark the occasion. Thirty percent of the new building’s units will be reserved for low- and middle-income residents under the Affordable NY Program.

TFC and Culture Lab unveil sculpture garden at Hunter's Point South

Queens, NY TF Cornerstone (TFC) and Culture Lab LIC hosted a grand reveal at the Hunter’s Point South waterfront of the new sculpture garden, situated between 5203 and 5241 Center Blvd. The three sculptures were created by New York artists Kenny Greenberg, Paul Maus and Erwin List Sanchez, who were selected through a 2022 open call for public outdoor sculptures. 

Joshua Rubin of PMA passes away on Oct. 12th

Manhattan, NY Joshua Rubin, an integral member of the New York healthcare and life sciences real estate development community and the vice president and New York City general manager of Project Management Advisors (PMA), passed away on Thursday, October 12^th after a valiant battle with cancer.

REBNY releases Multi-Family Foundation Plan Application Report for housing production target

Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) released its latest Multi-Family Foundation Plan Application Report, providing an analysis of residential foundation filings submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) through August 2023. Foundation filings are a good indicator of new units entering development as foundation work is among the first types of work for a construction project and an application for a foundation permit therefore indicates a project is likely to begin construction. 

Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. hires Oreskovic

Manhattan, NY Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. has appointed Sandra Oreskovic as director of human resources. Oreskovic’s responsibilities will include leading Skyline’s recruitment efforts, orienting new team members through the onboarding process, and supporting ongoing employee development and engagement. She will also be entrusted with reviewing and updating policies and practices to confirm they best serve the organization.

Vessel Technologies adds three to franchise sales team

Manhattan, NY Vessel Technologies, Inc. have added three experienced franchise development professionals to its team, expanding the multifamily housing sector’s first ever franchising opportunity to key housing-constrained East Coast markets. Vessel has hired Tom Sharpin as vice president of franchise sales, and Jonathan Buck and Scott Wolfe as franchise sales directors, to join head of franchising Gus Stamoutsos on the company’s franchise development team.

PWC welcomes new members at annual member meeting

Manhattan, NY On Wednesday, October 18, PWC New York held its annual member meeting at Brickworks Design Studio. Incoming president, Schillivia Baptiste, presented her vision for the upcoming year. We also welcomed four new board members: Raquel Diaz, Gia Mainiero, Laurie Stanziale and Marilisa Stigliano.

IREM NYC hosts fifth annual Clay Shoot charity event

New Paltz, NY IREM NYC’s Fifth Annual Clay Shoot was held on Friday, October 6^th at Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays. The charity event benefitted two organizations: SHAREing & CAREing, and GiGi’s Playhouse NYC. Over one hundred members and guests enjoyed breakfast, a full round of clay shooting with some competitive games, and a barbecue luncheon, followed by raffled and prizes.