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New “Pathways to Homeownership” program helps New York City gig workers qualify for first-time homebuyer mortgages

New “Pathways to Homeownership” program helps New York City gig workers qualify for first-time h...

January 27, 2026
New York, NY The New York City Housing Partnership has launched a major new program funded by a multi-year partnership with Airbnb to support gig workers and self-employed New Yorkers to qualify for mortgages to buy
IREON Insights:  First Choice Mechanical launches apprenticeship program

IREON Insights: First Choice Mechanical launches apprenticeship program

January 27, 2026
Rosedale, NY First Choice Mechanical, Inc., an HVAC construction company based in New York, has received approval by the U.S. Department of Labor to establish official apprenticeship programs in both the
Gowanus Marketplace and Hey Clay open at  Domain Companies’ 420 Carroll in Gowanus

Gowanus Marketplace and Hey Clay open at Domain Companies’ 420 Carroll in Gowanus

January 27, 2026
Brooklyn, NY According to The Domain Companies, Hey Clay, a pottery studio, and Gowanus Marketplace, a grocer, have opened at 420 Carroll, the first mixed-income building developed through the 2021 Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning. The two businesses offer a retail environment for residents and the Gowanus neighborhood. 
A “Simple” real property tax  appeal for a house went to  New York’s highest appellate court - by Jamie Alpern

A “Simple” real property tax appeal for a house went to New York’s highest appellate court -...

January 27, 2026
Real property tax assessment litigation in New York State [tax appeal, tax certiorari] is a nuanced and complex process that must comport with the requirements of state statute, court rules and case law precedent. Consequently, the state legislature took pity on home owners by creating a residential tax appeal forum known as Small Claims Assessment Review
Rudin to launch $100m capital improvements  and leasing program at 32 Avenue of the Americas

Rudin to launch $100m capital improvements and leasing program at 32 Avenue of the Americas

January 27, 2026
Manhattan, NY Rudin a full-service real estate organization and one of New York City’s largest private owners, operators and developers of first-class real estate, has signed an extension of up to four years on its $425 million CMBS loan backed by 32 Avenue of the Americas.
Realterm acquires 6,800 s/f industrial outdoor storage facility

Realterm acquires 6,800 s/f industrial outdoor storage facility

January 27, 2026
Babylon, NY Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, announced today the acquisition of 1013 Long Island Ave., a fully-leased industrial outdoor storage facility located in Deer Park.
42BELOW emerges as Midtown’s “Eat, Live, Play Corridor” for new restaurants

42BELOW emerges as Midtown’s “Eat, Live, Play Corridor” for new restaurants

January 27, 2026
Manhattan, NY A stretch of Midtown is evolving into a new destination and round-the-clock “Eat, Live, Play Corridor” linking several adjoining neighborhoods that stretch from Eighth Ave. east to Bdwy./6th Ave., and from 42nd St. down toward the low-30s.
Not So Fast! Why The Mamdani Administration Cannot Simply Seize Buildings From “Bad Landlords” - by Polovetsky

Not So Fast! Why The Mamdani Administration Cannot Simply Seize Buildings From “Bad Landlords” -...

January 27, 2026
In April 2025, then-candidate Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly stated that New York City “will use every single tool at our disposal, including seizing buildings from slumlords, to ensure that each and every
Doorway to foodservice efficiency: How automatic doors help restaurants stay competitive in today’s market

Doorway to foodservice efficiency: How automatic doors help restaurants stay competitive in today’...

January 23, 2026
New York, NY Delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub have changed the restaurant business forever. They increase sales but also squeeze margins with commissions ranging from 15-30%. Meanwhile, a
One Sunset launches leasing with design by dencityworks | architecture and Alchemy Studio

One Sunset launches leasing with design by dencityworks | architecture and Alchemy Studio

January 20, 2026
Brooklyn, NY The partnership team of Ailanthus, BEB Capital, and SK Development, has launched leasing at One Sunset, a 193,000 s/f, 14-story, 187-unit housing and retail development located at 201 25th St. in Greenwood Heights / Sunset Park neighborhood.
Statement from Peale, CEO & executive director, Center for NYC Neighborhoods; and Brown, president & CEO, Empire Justice Center; on governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address

Statement from Peale, CEO & executive director, Center for NYC Neighborhoods; and Brown, president &...

January 14, 2026
We appreciate governor Hochul’s focus on tackling rising home insurance costs and the real pressures New Yorkers face in affording and keeping their homes in her State of the State address.
Vanderbilt University expands with new NYC campus

Vanderbilt University expands with new NYC campus

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY Vanderbilt University marked a defining moment in its 150-year history with the official establishment of its first campus outside of Nashville: Vanderbilt University–New York City. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood,