Category: Thought Leadership

New York City’s Commercial Harassment Law has been in effect for 10 years with few headline cases reported. The increase of conversions of office properties to residential may, however, cause an uptick in filed cases. While the definition of harassment in the code includes some obvious wrongs (using force or threats), another less obvious prohibited act is “commencing unnecessary construction”

Becoming a mom of two in the last two years has taught me many things – like how to function on four hours of broken sleep and how to negotiate with a toddler who believes ketchup can, and should, be an entire meal. But more profoundly, entering my mom-era has made me view the world and my work in the New York energy and real estate sectors with new perspective; It’s hard to bring new humans

In New York City, rodent control isn’t seasonal — it’s constant. Property managers and building owners are navigating increased scrutiny, stricter enforcement, and growing tenant expectations when it comes to sanitation and pest management. While much of the focus tends to be on extermination and compliance measures, one of the most overlooked contributors to rodent activity is far more basic: how waste is contained.

This Women’s History Month feels especially meaningful as I begin my tenure as BOMA New York’s second female chair, at a time when commercial real estate is evolving in real time. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how far women have come in our industry — and to focus on what still needs to change. 

Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) does NOT give a condo exemption. It triggers Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) exactly the same as rental unless you intentionally choose the

The current ASTM E1527-21 standard went live on February of 2024 and just reached its second anniversary in the marketplace. Since real estate transactions have been less robust with higher interest rates slowing activity, many may not have noticed.

Successfully challenging an assessment is never as simple as pointing to general market trends. The subtleties within Long Island’s submarkets play an enormous role in determining value, and those differences must be analyzed and presented when pursuing a tax reduction.

The New York State Commercial Association of Realtor’s Board of Governors held their first meeting of the year on February 10, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza-Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. Past president John Lavelle (Hudson Valley) installed the officers and governors. 2026 officers are as follows: president, Mercedes Brien, RAC, First VP, Carolyn Vinci, WNY, Second VP, Andrew Mangini, Greater Capital

Entire books have been written about the art of negotiating. Since you have not shared any of the details of your situation, let me share with you the most important strategies that have helped me negotiate advantageous

Both landlords and tenants are scrutinizing each other when it comes to their leases. Shopping center landlords today are looking at potential retail tenants on a case-by-case basis. Sure, they want to fill their space, but ho

Challenges exist despite advantages: Quality-of-life, strategic access to the New York metro economy, and demand for industrial, multifamily, healthcare, and retail assets. The Hudson Valley commercial real estate market stands at

Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed revisions to New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) represent a targeted effort to expedite housing production and respond to the State’s housing shortage.