Category: Spotlight Content

Did that just happen? Rent regulations in New York City - by Baruch Edelkopf and Evan Kaminer

Did that just happen? Rent regulations in New York City - by Baruch Edelkopf and Evan Kaminer

August 20, 2019
As the June 15th deadline loomed, the real estate industry awoke June 12th to an early surprise—more anti-business regulations in New York. Tenant groups are declaring victory over the industry, though these laws will prove to be inherently anti-tenant. The
TPA 2019 will immediately affect residential and commercial landlords and tenants - by Stephen Lasser

TPA 2019 will immediately affect residential and commercial landlords and tenants - by Stephen Lasse...

August 20, 2019
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and Statewide Housing Security Protection Act of 2019 (collectively the TPA 2019) were signed into law by governor Cuomo on June 14th, and all landlords and tenants in New York will be affected by its
What’s trending right now in the office furniture industry? - by Ron Lanzo

What’s trending right now in the office furniture industry? - by Ron Lanzo

August 20, 2019
We’ve seen a lot of trends come and go within the office furniture industry over the years, and this past year, 2019 has been no exception! For some time now, one of the biggest new trends include lower panel heights. They’ve continued to shrink to
Let’s keep a good thing going: Congress urged to save the EB-5 Program - by Debbie Klis

Let’s keep a good thing going: Congress urged to save the EB-5 Program - by Debbie Klis

August 20, 2019
The November 21st, 2019 effective date of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) new EB-5 program modernization rule is approaching fast. The new rule will increase the minimum investment amount per investor to $900,000 for projects in a
In New York and across the U.S., the age of the smart city is now - by Robert Bianco

In New York and across the U.S., the age of the smart city is now - by Robert Bianco

August 20, 2019
Recently, a major American newspaper with a worldwide readership published an opinion piece about smart city infrastructure written by a professor of civil engineering. In short, the engineer’s perspective was that smart cities will be expensive, “exceedingly complex to
Give Broome County a look, so you too can #thrivenow through economic development - by Stacey Duncan

Give Broome County a look, so you too can #thrivenow through economic development - by Stacey Duncan...

August 20, 2019
Successful economic development is more than just an idea for a start-up. It’s more than the desire to revitalize a downtown area, or the countless contracts, permits, and applications that go into seeing a project from start to finish. While these are all components to
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty takes a “Ninja Selling” approach to real estate

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty takes a “Ninja Selling” approach to real estate

August 20, 2019
Cold Spring Harbor, NY Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, (Sotheby’s) one of the nation’s leading realtors, is sold on the “Ninja Selling” approach to
Gotta have art! The new plus in design A+D - by Cindy Farkas Glanzrock

Gotta have art! The new plus in design A+D - by Cindy Farkas Glanzrock

August 20, 2019
Art and architecture are no longer considered to be independent of one another or optional for a developer. Visionary developers now bring architects and artists together early in the design process rather than using art as a decorative afterthought. Art creates value in
Across the U.S., commercial real estate financing opportunities are abound as rates head lower - by Eli Weisblum and Remi Mandell

Across the U.S., commercial real estate financing opportunities are abound as rates head lower - by ...

August 20, 2019
The U.S. economy is in its 10th year of expansion, the longest in history, but its pace has decelerated in recent months due to slowing global growth and the impact of tariffs. For the Federal Reserve, these developments have been a bane, but they are a boon for
August Spotlight: What's Trending in today's commercial real estate market?

August Spotlight: What's Trending in today's commercial real estate market?

August 20, 2019
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal has published its monthly spotlight, What's Trending, on August 20th. This spotlight sheds light on some of the current trending ideas and issues as they pertain to the commercial real estate industry.
Cignature Realty: A leader in multifamily and mixed-use apartment building sales in Manhattan

Cignature Realty: A leader in multifamily and mixed-use apartment building sales in Manhattan

July 30, 2019
Featured Company: Cignature Realty Manhattan, NY Cignature Realty’s mission is to provide unparalleled deal execution for a broad range of real estate investors, from single-property owners to institutional and private equity investors…
TRITEC focuses on building communities: It’s time to take stock and do a mid-year review

TRITEC focuses on building communities: It’s time to take stock and do a mid-year review

July 30, 2019
Featured Company: TRITEC Ronkonkoma, NY TRITEC focuses on building communities, and with so many developments and projects underway, it is time to take stock and do a mid-year review…