Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Zara Realty bringing 218,000 s/f residential building to Queens

Zara Realty bringing 218,000 s/f residential building to Queens

December 1, 2020
Queens, NY A new residential development set to be built in the Jamaica neighborhood will create new affordable housing and bring significant investment into the community at a time when COVID-19 has continued to present severe economic challenges. Zara Realty’s new nine-story, 218,000 s/f residential building
Crystal Windows supplies sound reduction windows for 2044 Westchester Ave., Bronx

Crystal Windows supplies sound reduction windows for 2044 Westchester Ave., Bronx

December 1, 2020
strong>Bronx, NY A recently completed multifamily mixed-use project selected Crystal Window & Door System’s new AC85 Sound Reduction Window to control the location’s unwanted urban noise problem. Located at 2044 Westchester Ave., the 11-story Westchester Mews
Drone mapping in the real estate industry - by Seth Thompson

Drone mapping in the real estate industry - by Seth Thompson

December 1, 2020
Year to year, the evolution of computer technology can be staggering. In most cases, the advancements cause disruption—and opportunity—in every industry. In real estate, one such disruption is caused by
The Doe Fund receives 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Bronx multifamily development

The Doe Fund receives 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Bronx multifamily development

December 1, 2020
Bronx, NY The Doe Fund received 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for its new multifamily development, 4519 White Plains Rd. in the Wakefield neighborhood.
BOMA New York: The 2020 Journey from Adversity to Greatness

BOMA New York: The 2020 Journey from Adversity to Greatness

December 1, 2020
New York, NY We roared into 2020 after a record-breaking year of member programming, healthy occupancy levels, strong employment numbers, and unprecedented economic growth. As we planned for the inaugural Pinnacle Awards, expanded
Oxford Properties raises final beam for St. John’s Terminal dev. with Turner Construction, Google, COOKFOX Architects

Oxford Properties raises final beam for St. John’s Terminal dev. with Turner Construction, Google,...

December 1, 2020
Manhattan, NY Oxford Properties Group, joined by Turner Construction, Google, and COOKFOX Architects raised the final steel beam of the St. John’s Terminal development and raised thanks to the 500 person construction team that has seen the building top off on schedule despite the pandemic.
Optimize your facilities during the pandemic with a Zero Square Foot Master Plan - by Robert Reid

Optimize your facilities during the pandemic with a Zero Square Foot Master Plan - by Robert Reid

November 30, 2020
Like most of us, if you are a college or university administrator, you can say that 2020 was a bad year. Without even considering the coronavirus, you were facing challenges. Just before the year began, in
Schaefer and Hoekzema promoted to managing directors and co-presidents at Kemper System America, Inc. 

Schaefer and Hoekzema promoted to managing directors and co-presidents at Kemper System America, Inc...

November 17, 2020
West Seneca, NY Kemper System America has promoted Christian Schaefer and Joseph Hoekzema to managing directors and co-presidents, overseeing operations across Northern America, effective December 1st, 2020.
The Doe Fund receives affordable housing award for Villa House

The Doe Fund receives affordable housing award for Villa House

November 17, 2020
Bronx, NY The Doe Fund received a Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Affordable Housing Program award of $600,000 for Villa House, its latest affordable and supportive multifamily development.
Executive of the Month: Lilker, founder and president of Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers: An engineer with a vision

Executive of the Month: Lilker, founder and president of Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers: An ...

November 10, 2020
Demonstrating keen business sense and forward thinking, Bruce Lilker, P.E., has created a thriving engineering firm with staying power in New York City. Celebrating 30 years in business, Lilker and his eponymous company have contributed much to the city’s built environment and the building systems that run it. Founded as a mechanical, electrical and plumbing design firm, Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers has expanded its capabilities to include technology, lighting design and energy services, with offices in Manhattan, on Long Island and in the Washington, D.C. area.
DNA Development reaches 80% sold at 350 West 71st St. conversion

DNA Development reaches 80% sold at 350 West 71st St. conversion

November 3, 2020
Manhattan, NY According to DNA Development, 350 West 71st St., a conversion project that combines two historic pre-war buildings into one contemporary condominium, is 80% sold. With closings underway and residents living in the building, the
Why are you still using POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines for monitoring? - by Jared Kleinman

Why are you still using POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines for monitoring? - by Jared Kleinman...

November 3, 2020
If you still use POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines to communicate with your central station monitoring company, you are using outdated technology. In the before time (as my father likes to say) POTS lines were one of the most reliable means of transmitting an alarm signal. However,