Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Local Law 88/134 and occupied spaces: The clock is ticking for those who are required to comply - by George Crawford

Local Law 88/134 and occupied spaces: The clock is ticking for those who are required to comply - by...

October 2, 2018
Local Law 88 and Local Law 134 are upon us. And they need to be addressed.
AIANY president’s message: Architect|Activist - by Guy Geier

AIANY president’s message: Architect|Activist - by Guy Geier

October 2, 2018
Over the past few decades, as major changes came to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, the Bronx saw comparatively little new development. This has suddenly changed, due in large part to efforts by policymakers to make the Bronx a destination once again. 
Archtober names 2018 Building of the Day Tours, adds new family programming

Archtober names 2018 Building of the Day Tours, adds new family programming

October 2, 2018
New York, NY Archtober 2018 is coming! The Center for Architecture and over 60 partner organizations will be bringing you a jam-packed month of architecture and design activities.
Executive of the Month: Schwartz, principal of Fort Amsterdam Capital: Provides user-friendly bridge financing to owners

Executive of the Month: Schwartz, principal of Fort Amsterdam Capital: Provides user-friendly bridge...

September 4, 2018
New York, NY In 2015, David Schwartz launched Fort Amsterdam Capital (FAC) to become a lender of capital to his building owner peers. He is currently focused on connecting with local real estate owners in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx to supply bridge financing. Currently, he serves as principal of the company. He sat down with the New York Real Estate Journal for a question and answer session.
Utilizing sound masking in the office workplace: Noise cancellation or acoustic perfume? - by James Merrill

Utilizing sound masking in the office workplace: Noise cancellation or acoustic perfume? - by James ...

September 4, 2018
Sound masking is an effective tool for enhancing speech privacy and reducing distraction, but how does it work?
Local Law 88/134 compliance – Plan B: Move the project along without delay - by George Crawford

Local Law 88/134 compliance – Plan B: Move the project along without delay - by George Crawford

September 4, 2018
Plan B comes after Plan A. But before going any further, let’s step back and provide some context, so it will all make some sense.