Opinion

On Tuesday, June 11 at 10am at City Hall, we have a one-time only opportunity to tell our City Council not to pass legislation that would cap certain rental broker fees.

A healthy and vibrant real estate environment in New York City depends on more than just policies specific to our industry. Underlying all new development

The approval of a neighborhood rezoning in Inwood and a tech hub in Union Square will help New York City continue to thrive for generations to come.

For all of us who remember the devastating attacks and the aftermath of September 11, 2001, last week’s opening of 3 World Trade Center is yet another

By Steven Spinola, president, Real Estate Board of New York The demand for housing in the five boroughs is strong, according to the Real Estate Board of

With a looming June 15 deadline, it’s now time to look closely at some of the proposed rent regulation reforms being discussed in Albany.

As retail rents in Manhattan continue to self-correct, REBNY’s bi-annual Manhattan Retail Report found a positive increase in deal-making between property

It is always a good idea to evaluate proposed legislation based on the facts at hand. While rhetoric about good intentions can be persuasive, looking at

By John H. Banks REBNY is committed to doing our part to help address the serious threat posed by climate change. Our members are proud to be at the forefront

Construction safety is back in the headlines. A few weeks ago, the New York City Council heard a bill that extends the deadline by which construction workers

There is perhaps no threat more urgent than climate change. That’s why we have fully supported the City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 40 percent by

By any measurement, Hudson Yards, the brand-new neighborhood on Manhattan’s Far West Side is an overwhelming victory for New York. The crowds flocking