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NIMBYism threatens housing growth on the Upper East Side
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Housing our growing population is among New York City’s most pressing land use challenges. You would not know that though when examining the activity of
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Rental agents should seize their opportunity to be heard
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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.
Featured
Why the city should leave old rent control bill in the past
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Across the nation, the retail sector is undergoing a major transformation. The rise of internet shopping is disrupting traditional retail and changing
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Make your vote count. Register by October 14
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By REBNY President John Banks Growing up, my family and I would have a contest to see who could be the first to make it to the polls on Election Day.
Construction & Design
Tishman Speyer, Ingels bringing leaning tower, spiral to evolving NYC skyline
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New York City’s High Line, which recently completed its third and final phase in 2014, is on track for a dramatic vertical extension, courtesy of Tishman Speyer.
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Mayor’s DOB reforms are a wise investment for NYC
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Mayor de Blasio recently announced a major budget increase and sweeping reforms for the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) that will allow for a number
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Construction safety demands a data-driven approach
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By REBNY President John Banks  Improving safety must remain a priority on construction sites across New York City. There is nothing more important than
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Long-term impact of short-term rentals spells trouble for New York
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By REBNY President John Banks Last week, the New York State Legislature took an important step in providing the tools for better enforcement of illegal
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New York brokers in confident mood
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In a real estate market as fluid and complex as New York City’s, there is a simple way to get a good grasp of its current contours and future outlook
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New York’s energy infrastructure threatens long-term growth
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The natural gas moratorium recently imposed in Westchester County has generated a great deal of concern because it will slow the development pipeline and
Deals & Dealmakers
Real estate industry needs to work alongside new tech start-ups
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MetaProp NYC, in partnership with REBNY, recently released its 2016 Q2 Baseline Report as part of its newest publication, the Global Real Estate Tech Confidence Index.
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Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry
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New York City’s garment industry has been woven into the fabric of the city’s economy and provides thousands of jobs for our residents. However, the economic