Category: Spotlight Content

Commercial property energy conservation measures and combined heat and power technology - by Nancy Colella

Commercial property energy conservation measures and combined heat and power technology - by Nancy C...

September 19, 2017
Commercial property owners are the true stakeholders toward making a difference to the future propensity of a sustainable lifestyle push on Long Island, for Long Island.
Be prepared for important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code beginning in October - by Peter Goldstein

Be prepared for important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code beginning in October - by Peter Go...

September 19, 2017
A number of important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code will be taking place within the next few months, some as early as October 1, 2017. Owners and managers must make the necessary adjustments to avoid violations and penalties if the changes aren’t made.
Overview of the commercial real estate market surrounding the JFK Airport area - by Joann Saul

Overview of the commercial real estate market surrounding the JFK Airport area - by Joann Saul

September 19, 2017
With virtually no significant vacant space returning, the JFK Airport Market continued to tighten through MY17.
Development in Willets Point neighborhood of Queens stalled because a parking lot is park land - by Rolfe Haas

Development in Willets Point neighborhood of Queens stalled because a parking lot is park land - by ...

September 19, 2017
Willets Point. It’s a relatively small project with only 5,500 planned housing units, a school, a megamall and community facilities on 70 acres, right next the CitiField, the Mets Stadium.
Real estate strategies for retail businesses  in a changing world: Leases vs. license - by Bernie Kennedy

Real estate strategies for retail businesses in a changing world: Leases vs. license - by Bernie Ke...

September 19, 2017
What will be the likely effect of this most recent threat to traditional retail stores, and how are retailers to respond?
Examining invisible urban pollution and  its effect on real estate value in New York City - by William Gati

Examining invisible urban pollution and its effect on real estate value in New York City - by Willi...

September 19, 2017
The real estate industry’s increased attention to invisible urban pollution can make important changes in residential and commercial environments.
Market value or price – When does market value stop and price takes over? - John Rynne

Market value or price – When does market value stop and price takes over? - John Rynne

September 19, 2017
At a recent seminar I attended, a discussion ensued about market value and price.
How Hurricane Harvey will affect insurance  premiums for property owners nationwide - by Izzy Green and Sol Eisenberg

How Hurricane Harvey will affect insurance premiums for property owners nationwide - by Izzy Green ...

September 19, 2017
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the state of Texas is facing catastrophic housing, auto and business losses. Hurricane Harvey has already forced more than 30,000 people into shelters.
Queens investment property prices edge up in 1H17, multifamily assets flourish in Flushing - by Daniel Wechsler and David Baruch

Queens investment property prices edge up in 1H17, multifamily assets flourish in Flushing - by Dani...

September 19, 2017
Queens real estate investors relished positive returns in the first half of 2017 as property prices appreciated despite a slowdown in sales activity.
The search for what to rent next continues and the possibilities appear limitless - by Ron Lanzo

The search for what to rent next continues and the possibilities appear limitless - by Ron Lanzo

September 19, 2017
Those of you who have followed my articles have come to know that I’m always on the lookout for what products and services to rent even when I’m not actually at work.
IRC Section 1031 exchanges: Three considerations for successful real estate investors - by Valeria Kozhich and Ashley Charen

IRC Section 1031 exchanges: Three considerations for successful real estate investors - by Valeria K...

September 19, 2017
The experience of owning and operating real estate in New York City has undergone major changes in recent decades.