Category: Owners Developers & Managers

The next Local Law 196 deadline is approaching: Here’s what you need to know to be prepared - by David Meade

The next Local Law 196 deadline is approaching: Here’s what you need to know to be prepared - by D...

January 7, 2020
December 1st marked the deadline for certain construction workers – namely those who work at jobsites that require a construction superintendent, site safety coordinator, or site safety manager—to have completed 30 hours of
Local Law 87 calls for a third party engineering firm to conduct on-site assessment and RCx - by Drew Ferraro

Local Law 87 calls for a third party engineering firm to conduct on-site assessment and RCx - by Dre...

January 7, 2020
Local Law 87 (LL87) is an extensive energy audit requirement that calls for a third party engineering firm to conduct an on-site assessment and retro-commissioning study (RCx). It cannot be done in house, and it’s much different than
What can an owner do to mitigate the possibility of injury to the public due to ice formation? - by Matthew Cronin

What can an owner do to mitigate the possibility of injury to the public due to ice formation? - by ...

January 7, 2020
As we enter the heart of winter in New York City, it is a good time to consider the potential dangers of ice accumulating and falling from the tall buildings that make up our city skyline. We’re already seeing some extremely cold temperatures, and
Brookfield and Convene open 73,000 s/f event venue at Brookfield Place

Brookfield and Convene open 73,000 s/f event venue at Brookfield Place

January 7, 2020
Manhattan, NY Brookfield Properties and Convene are opening a flagship event venue at Brookfield Place. Operated by Convene’s staff of hospitality professionals, the 73,000 s/f, multi-use venue for meetings and events will further
“Biophilic Design: The Architecture  of Life” – It’s a journey worth taking - by Steven Schleider

“Biophilic Design: The Architecture of Life” – It’s a journey worth taking - by Steven Schl...

January 7, 2020
We did not coin the headline of this article. It’s the title of a brilliant documentary about the relationship between the natural world and built environment; how deprivation from being around nature negatively affects us; and how being around nature is beneficial to our health, state of mind and productivity. 
Landsea Homes and DNA Development break ground on 12-story, mixed-use development at 540 Sixth Ave.

Landsea Homes and DNA Development break ground on 12-story, mixed-use development at 540 Sixth Ave.

January 7, 2020
Manhattan, NY Landsea Homes, in partnership with DNA Development, officially broke ground on their 12-story, mixed-use development at 540 Sixth Ave., at the northeast corner of 14th St. and 6th Ave.
Property of the Month: Ryan Soames Engineering delivers comprehensive MEP services for Hutong Restaurant renovation

Property of the Month: Ryan Soames Engineering delivers comprehensive MEP services for Hutong Restau...

January 7, 2020
Manhattan, NY Ryan Soames Engineering celebrated the completion of the Hutong Restaurant. The firm delivered comprehensive MEP engineering services on the 16,000 s/f space inside the Bloomberg Building at 731 Lexington Ave. The innovative engineering
Elms Realty to redevelop Long Island City property into Urban Yard, five-building complex with office and retail

Elms Realty to redevelop Long Island City property into Urban Yard, five-building complex with offic...

January 7, 2020
Queens, NY According to Newmark Knight Frank, (NKF) it has been retained to represent Elms Realty for Urban Yard in Long Island City, a large-scale redevelopment project. The first phase of the renovation will be 40-09 21st St., an 87,000 s/f
Asian Americans for Equality celebrates ground breaking for East Village Homes – $28.5 million

Asian Americans for Equality celebrates ground breaking for East Village Homes – $28.5 million

December 3, 2019
Manhattan, NY Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) was joined by city council members Carlina Rivera and Margaret Chin, officials with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and NYC Housing Development Corp.
Kemper System America introduces Kemperol 1K-LF Flashing system

Kemper System America introduces Kemperol 1K-LF Flashing system

December 3, 2019
West Seneca, NY Kemper System America, Inc. introduces Kemperol 1K-LF Flashing, designed for quick, durable roof repairs. Kemperol is a solvent-free, low-odor system that adheres to substrates without a primer, and is fully reinforced for
Howard Hughes Corp. tops out Tin Building, 53,000 s/f food hall

Howard Hughes Corp. tops out Tin Building, 53,000 s/f food hall

December 3, 2019
Manhattan, NY The Howard Hughes Corp. (HHC) celebrated the topping out of the Tin Building in the Seaport District at Pier 17. Attended by over 100 community partners, families and elected officials, the event included
Greater New York IREM donates to “You Gotta Believe”

Greater New York IREM donates to “You Gotta Believe”

December 3, 2019
New York, NY The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management is proud to be able to donate $12,617.88 from their October 14th sporting clay shoot to “You Gotta Believe.”