Category: Spotlight Content

Question of the month: What are the most cost-effective upgrades a building can make to improve property value and resident satisfaction? - by Nick Esteves

Question of the month: What are the most cost-effective upgrades a building can make to improve prop...

June 10, 2025
In a market where square footage is a bonus and closets and storage spaces are tight, secure on-site storage is no longer a luxury amenity — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re managing a rental property, sitting on a co-op board, or overseeing a condo association, one
Tariffs and property taxes on Long Island - by Brad and Sean Cronin

Tariffs and property taxes on Long Island - by Brad and Sean Cronin

June 10, 2025
Tariffs have far-reaching implications beyond international trade. On Long Island, the imposition of tariffs on imported materials has begun to ripple through the commercial real estate sector, influencing costs, property values, and, consequently, property taxes.
Developing Brooklyn: Brooklyn <br>Navy Yard STEAM Center Expansion

Developing Brooklyn: Brooklyn
Navy Yard STEAM Center Expansion

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Continuing its longstanding collaboration with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the architecture and design firm Spacesmith’s expansion of the Brooklyn STEAM Center in Building 77 creates diverse spaces for learning, socializing and administration.
Developing Brooklyn:<br> Columbia Street Commons

Developing Brooklyn:
Columbia Street Commons

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Columbia Street Commons, which will bring 371 units of much-needed 100% affordable and supportive housing to Red Hook, is one of the largest deals closed with NYC HPD in 2024. The project is the first of a three-phase, 661-unit development, which will be the first large-scale
Developing Brooklyn:<br> Bergen

Developing Brooklyn:
Bergen

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Designed by Taller Frida Escobedo, with master planning by DXA Studio, residential interiors by Workstead, and landscape design by DXA Studio and Patrick Cullina, Bergen balances the line of standing out and blending in: introducing a fresh new architectural gem to Brooklyn while honoring
Developing Brooklyn: <br>Clarkson Estates

Developing Brooklyn:
Clarkson Estates

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Currently under construction in Flatbush, Clarkson Estates is a 328-unit, permanently affordable housing development by CAMBA Housing Ventures. The nine-story building, designed by architects CetraRuddy, topped out in April and when completed will also
Developing Brooklyn: <br>Maxwell Downtown Brooklyn

Developing Brooklyn:
Maxwell Downtown Brooklyn

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Developed by Triangle Equities and The Michaels Organization, Maxwell Downtown Brooklyn is a 40-story, class-A, mixed-use residential high-rise tower downtown, ideally situated at 111 Willoughby St. across the street from the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station amid a slew
Developing Brooklyn: Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center

Developing Brooklyn: Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY The new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center is a landmark community project rising in the heart of East Flatbush that will serve as a welcoming neighborhood hub for local residents and families. Led by Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Studio Gang, in coordination with NYC Department of Design & Construction
Developing Brooklyn: The Riverie

Developing Brooklyn: The Riverie

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Developed by Lendlease, The Riverie is an all-electric residential development along the Greenpoint waterfront. The project will comprise 834 residential rental units, 30% of which (251 units) have been designated as affordable housing under the Affordable New York Housing Program.
Developing Brooklyn: <br>Brooklyn Paramount Theater

Developing Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Paramount Theater

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY In the 1920s, the Brooklyn Paramount Theater stood as a beacon of artistic expression, hosting groundbreaking performances by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, The Supremes, and many others. This historic French Baroque revival theatre, nestled at the intersection of Flatbush
Developing Brooklyn: Brooklyn Technical High School

Developing Brooklyn: Brooklyn Technical High School

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Technical High School, recognized as the largest high school in the United States, is undergoing a critical exterior restoration project. The scope of work includes significant structural and roofing repairs aimed at preserving the historic integrity of the facility while maintaining the highest safety standards for all stakeholders.
Developing Brooklyn: One Domino Square

Developing Brooklyn: One Domino Square

May 27, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Designed inside and out by renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf of Selldorf Architects, the pearlescent building features an iridescent porcelain façade that reflects the waterfront and natural light throughout the day, creating a dynamic, ever-changing presence on the New York City skyline