Category: Construction Design & Engineering

LL147 will redefine “Major Buildings,”  introducing site safety requirements - by Alejandra Sepulveda

LL147 will redefine “Major Buildings,” introducing site safety requirements - by Alejandra Sepu...

November 26, 2024
An upcoming change to the definition of “major buildings” will have major ramifications for thousands of New York City properties by the end of the year. The current NYC building code defines major buildings as “an existing or proposed building 10 or more stories or 125 ft. or more in
ZG Capital Partners and Spectorgroup renovate historic 836 Broadway building

ZG Capital Partners and Spectorgroup renovate historic 836 Broadway building

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY A fusion of historic architecture and modern design is featured in the newly renovated building at 836 Bdwy. by ZG Capital Partners. Designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch in 1876, the store-and-loft building was built on the site of President Theodoore Roosevelt’s great-great uncle’s home, and
AECOM Tishman tops out The Moinian Group’s <br>7 Platt St. at 37-stories - 250,000 s/f

AECOM Tishman tops out The Moinian Group’s
7 Platt St. at 37-stories - 250,000 s/f

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY The Moinian Group celebrated the topping out of 7 Platt St., a 37-story, 250-unit luxury residential development located in the FiDi. The project’s construction efforts are being carried out by AECOM Tishman and final completion is expected in Q1 of 2026.
Staged To Sell Home joins Industry City at Sunset Park in 23,856 s/f lease

Staged To Sell Home joins Industry City at Sunset Park in 23,856 s/f lease

November 26, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Industry City, the 35-acre mixed-use complex comprising sixteen waterfront buildings in Sunset Park, with Staged To Sell Home, an interior decoration and home staging firm, arranged a seven-year deal for a 23,856 s/f space in Building 22, which will serve as its office as well as a showroom for inventory
Kriss Capital closes on $205 million construction loan for 26 East 35th condominium development

Kriss Capital closes on $205 million construction loan for 26 East 35th condominium development

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Kriss Capital has closed on a construction loan for the 26 East 35th, a ground-up condominium development at the intersections of NoMad, Midtown South and Murray Hill. A 30-month construction loan, totaling $205 million, comprised of a $180 million senior loa
Cohen & Perfetto LLP partners named to 2024 Super Lawyers of New York list

Cohen & Perfetto LLP partners named to 2024 Super Lawyers of New York list

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Louis Perfetto, managing partner of the real estate law firm of Cohen & Perfetto LLP has been named to the 2024 edition of New York Super Lawyers for the eighteenth consecutive year. In addition, Matia Nikolovienis, partner of the firm has been named to the 2024 edition of New York Super Lawyers for
AmTrust Title Insurance Company welcomes Rodriguez as SVP agency division

AmTrust Title Insurance Company welcomes Rodriguez as SVP agency division

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY AmTrust Title Insurance Company (AmTrust Title), a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial, Inc., has expanded its agency division with multiple new hires. Joining as senior vice president, agency area sales manager, and leading the team of new hires, is industry veteran, Carlos Rodriguez, Esq.
ESD opens $9 million biotech incubator - Harlem Biospace @ Mink

ESD opens $9 million biotech incubator - Harlem Biospace @ Mink

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Empire State Development (ESD) has opened Harlem Biospace @ Mink, a new graduation incubator in Innovation Triangle West Harlem’s Factory District. Located in the restored Mink Building at 1361 Amsterdam Ave., this $9 million facility expands New York’s life sciences infrastructure by bridging a critical gap
S3 provides $24.5 million loan for construction of ground-up development

S3 provides $24.5 million loan for construction of ground-up development

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY S3 originated a $24.5 million construction loan for the ground-up development of a luxury condominium project located on the Upper East Side. The project will feature 16 high-end condominium units and amenities.
Crystal Window launches new vinyl sliding patio door

Crystal Window launches new vinyl sliding patio door

November 26, 2024
Queens, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems, the award-winning national manufacturer, recently introduced its new Series 1600 vinyl sliding patio door. The new door offers notable advancements over previous Crystal vinyl sliding door models, including superior thermal and structural performance as well as three- and four-panel
Sutton Tower lists $65 million penthouse; design by Thomas Juul-Hansen

Sutton Tower lists $65 million penthouse; design by Thomas Juul-Hansen

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Sutton Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings on the east side waterfront, has listed a $65 million duplex penthouse. Penthouse 80 has the highest-elevation and largest new development condo listed this year on the city’s east side waterfront, and sits inside one of the first skyscrapers in the world by
Westchester Children’s Association hosts community stakeholders to address youth mental health at annual advocacy breakfast

Westchester Children’s Association hosts community stakeholders to address youth mental health at ...

November 26, 2024
White Plains, NY Each fall, the Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) gathers stakeholders to discuss major issues affecting children. This past October 22, more than 130 people, including elected officials state senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, state senator Shelley Mayor, assemblyman Steve Otis, county legislators