Category: Owners Developers & Managers

What is the amenity that pays for itself? -  by Nick Esteves

What is the amenity that pays for itself? - by Nick Esteves

March 31, 2026
In today’s tight residential market, owners and developers need almost over-the-top amenities that attract tenants yet are financially and operationally efficient. As operating costs
NYC’s Commercial Harassment Law and tenant relocations - by Thomas Kearns

NYC’s Commercial Harassment Law and tenant relocations - by Thomas Kearns

March 31, 2026
New York City’s Commercial Harassment Law has been in effect for 10 years with few headline cases reported. The increase of conversions of office properties to residential may, however, cause an uptick in filed cases. While the definition of harassment in the code includes some obvious wrongs (using force or threats), another less obvious prohibited act is “commencing unnecessary construction”
Global Holdings and MAG Partners introduce collection of top floor homes at Anagram Turtle Bay

Global Holdings and MAG Partners introduce collection of top floor homes at Anagram Turtle Bay

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY Global Holdings in partnership with woman-owned real estate company MAG Partners, have released an exclusive and limited collection of top floor homes within luxury residential tower, Anagram Turtle Bay.  Designed to emphasize the light views from the upper floors of the 23-story rental building, the ‘Residences From The Top’ collection
Related Companies and Sterling Equities conclude The Willets Point Commons Housing Lottery

Related Companies and Sterling Equities conclude The Willets Point Commons Housing Lottery

March 31, 2026
Queens, NY Queens Development Group (QDG) – a joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities – in partnership with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) have concluded the affordable housing lottery for Willets Point Commons.
A stoic’s survival guide to New York’s energy rollercoaster - by Molly Dee-Ramasamy

A stoic’s survival guide to New York’s energy rollercoaster - by Molly Dee-Ramasamy

March 31, 2026
Becoming a mom of two in the last two years has taught me many things – like how to function on four hours of broken sleep and how to negotiate with a toddler who believes ketchup can, and should, be an entire meal. But more profoundly, entering my mom-era has made me view the world and my work in the New York energy and real estate sectors with new perspective; It’s hard to bring new humans
TransUnion signs 30,140 s/f at The Durst Organizations 1155 Ave. of The Americas

TransUnion signs 30,140 s/f at The Durst Organizations 1155 Ave. of The Americas

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY TransUnion, a global information and insights company, has signed a lease with The Durst Organization for the entire 30,140 s/f sixth floor at 1155 Ave. of the Americas to accommodate its New York-based associates, visiting executives and clients.
Marx Realty launches speakeasy at 10 Grand Central - 6,000 s/f

Marx Realty launches speakeasy at 10 Grand Central - 6,000 s/f

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY Marx Realty (MNPP) has entered a partnership with the downtown speakeasy Please Don’t Tell (PDT), to introduce Highball Ltd. at its 10 Grand Central office tower in Midtown. The new bar – grounded in the glamour of the era of Jazz Age New York and Art Deco skyscrapers
Co-ops and Condos United of NY launches  to establish advocacy for homeowners

Co-ops and Condos United of NY launches to establish advocacy for homeowners

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY A coalition of co-op and condo owners from across the five boroughs have formed Co-ops and Condos United of NY, a grassroots advocacy group charged with representing the interests of the more than one million New York homeowners who live in this type of housing.
$89.5 million penthouse sale at 1122  Madison Ave. breaks neighborhood record

$89.5 million penthouse sale at 1122 Madison Ave. breaks neighborhood record

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital has signed the penthouse at 1122 Madison Ave., a new condominium designed by Studio Sofield, into contract for the asking price of $89.5 million. The residence sets a new Upper East Side record, achieving the highest price
IREM NYC’s Annual Dinner & Awards honors leadership, innovation, and dedication

IREM NYC’s Annual Dinner & Awards honors leadership, innovation, and dedication

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY Congratulations to the award winners at IREM NYC’s Annual Dinner & Awards on March 5th at 230 FIFTH — Ken Greene, AKAM; Frank Socci, Jr., CPM, Daniel Gale, New York Property Management; Anjuli Lopez, ARM, C+C Property Management; Arjun Sharma, ACoM, Lincoln Properties; Robert Ferrara, CPM, The Ferrara Management Group; and Carlos Honorio, Honorio Designs.
What are the affordable requirements within Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning plan if building condominiums? - by Ron Cohen

What are the affordable requirements within Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning plan if building condom...

March 31, 2026
Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) does NOT give a condo exemption. It triggers Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) exactly the same as rental unless you intentionally choose the
BOMA New York honors 2025 Skyscrapers for Life Competition winners

BOMA New York honors 2025 Skyscrapers for Life Competition winners

March 31, 2026
Manhattan, NY The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York), the area’s federation of BOMA International, one of the world’s largest trade association, has recognized the winners of the 2025 Skyscrapers for Life Competition, the association’s annual blood donation campaign co-hosted with New York Blood Center (NYBC).