Category: Spotlight Content

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 <br>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

Developing Brooklyn: One Sunset

Developing Brooklyn: One Sunset

May 27, 2025

Brooklyn, NY One Sunset, located at 201 East 25th St. in BK’s Sunset Park neighborhood is being brought to market by a partnership team consisting of BEB Capital (BEB), Ailanthus, and SK Development. The building is a 193,000 s/f, 14-story, 187-unit mixed-income housing and retail development,

NYC property owners: RPIE filing deadline is June 2 - non-compliance carries steep penalties - by Peter Blond

NYC property owners: RPIE filing deadline is June 2 - non-compliance carries steep penalties - by Pe...

May 13, 2025
If you’re a New York City real estate owner, the only thing more annoying than your allergies may be the legally mandatory RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense) filing that is due no later than June 2nd this year. The RPIE is required annually because NYC utilizes an income and expense approach to value when establishing annual assessments for tax class 2 & 4 parcels.
Essential considerations for evaluating 1031 exchange replacement properties - by Michael Packman

Essential considerations for evaluating 1031 exchange replacement properties - by Michael Packman

May 13, 2025
As a real estate investor seeking to optimize your portfolio, the 1031 exchange represents a powerful strategy that may allow you to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning to properties better aligned with your investment goals. Whether you’re aiming to scale your real estate holdings or reduce management responsibilities through ownership structures like Delaware Statutory Trusts
Public policy effects on real estate, part two - by John Rynne

Public policy effects on real estate, part two - by John Rynne

May 13, 2025
My January article was titled Public Policy Effects On Real Estate. Little did I know, within a few months that the tariff policy controversy would be so significant so quickly. Its effect on the stock market was significant but even more so on the bond market. Since April 1st the 10 year treasury increased by 48 basis points when I was writing this article. Everyone has some