Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

2022 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
My greatest achievement over the past 12 months was the finalization and announcement of my JV for special projects as well as winning exciting projects that are not set to begin
2022 Women in Construction: Irene Yim, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC

2022 Women in Construction: Irene Yim, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC

March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
We completed the historical restoration of Lawrence Middle School, which was commissioned by the federal Public Works Administration as part of the
Economic development and strategic planning - by Stacey Duncan

Economic development and strategic planning - by Stacey Duncan

February 22, 2022
As important as it is for economic development organizations to be the driver of new development, it is equally as important to pump the brakes and take stock in not only the
New York City property tax assessments - by Peter Blond

New York City property tax assessments - by Peter Blond

February 22, 2022
The January 18th release of the 2022/23 New York City real estate tax assessment roll provided property owners with a new-found layer of
A construction attorney discusses avoiding supply chain nightmares - by C. Jaye Berger

A construction attorney discusses avoiding supply chain nightmares - by C. Jaye Berger

February 22, 2022
As an attorney who handles construction matters, a lot of people ask me about how to avoid issues with the supply chain and completion. Some of it has to
Build Back Better and the real estate industry - by Sandy Klein

Build Back Better and the real estate industry - by Sandy Klein

February 22, 2022
After months of negotiations in November 2021 the “Build Back Better” Plan passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 220-213. The $2 billion
Concerning 1031 exchanges:  What should owners expect in 2022? - by Mike Packman

Concerning 1031 exchanges: What should owners expect in 2022? - by Mike Packman

February 22, 2022
Last September, owners of appreciated investment properties and those of us in the commercial real estate industry, collectively exhaled when the proposal to
New York’s “6th borough,” South Florida, is going through a modern-day renaissance - by Michael Zysman

New York’s “6th borough,” South Florida, is going through a modern-day renaissance - by Michae...

February 22, 2022
It is very difficult today to discuss New York real estate without discussing South Florida. Historically, South Florida has been an area where many New Yorkers have owned
Incorporating natural methods into our buildings - by Bill Gati

Incorporating natural methods into our buildings - by Bill Gati

February 22, 2022
It’s a new year, a new President, a new governor, and a new mayor, and we can expect a lot of changes in the city as it pertains to architecture and
Completion guaranties in ground leases, part II - by Dena Cohen

Completion guaranties in ground leases, part II - by Dena Cohen

February 22, 2022
Ground leases are considered to be secure source of passive income for land owners. What makes that income stream so secure is the fact that the tenant’s obligation to
Luxury retail is still alive despite COVID - by Joseph Aquino

Luxury retail is still alive despite COVID - by Joseph Aquino

February 22, 2022
Deals have quietly been getting done on Madison Ave. and—slowly—new stores have been opening. There’s been a bit of reshuffling of the deck too, seeing
A look forward to more normalcy in 2022 - by John Rynne

A look forward to more normalcy in 2022 - by John Rynne

February 22, 2022
In my last NYREJ article in November, I wrote about slightly rising overall capitalization rates indirectly driven by anticipated increased rates by the