REBNY Watch
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
Deals & Dealmakers
De Blasio: Rent freeze ‘an act of fairness’
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Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is currently facing a federal corruption probe, was quick to take advantage of some good news, cashing in on the political capital
Construction & Design
Construction death toll continues to rise despite year of safety reviews
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The number of construction workers killed on the job in 2017 hit nine this week, after a worker died at a job site in Chelsea on Monday.
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.
Deals & Dealmakers
REBNY, unions remain “far apart” on 421a deal
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Almost four months after the expiration of the 421a tax break, real estate representatives and labor unions are starting to forego civility, trading barbs
Deals & Dealmakers
Construction workers, officials rally for safety bills
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More than 200 construction workers from various trades, along with union officials, labor leaders and supporters rallied in Lower Manhattan this morning
Featured
REBNY optimistic about city’s way forward
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By John Banks, REBNY president Last year was a another successful one for New York City, which continues to enjoy a booming economy, record job growth
REBNY Watch
Banks: New Amazon headquarters is a win for New York City
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Amazon’s decision to move to Long Island City validates New York City as a global leader in creativity, innovation and economic power. It represents the
REBNY Watch
REBNY to Honor Chuck Schumer for Excellence in Public Service
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On January 18, 2018, at REBNY’s 122 nd Annual Banquet at the New York Hilton Midtown, we will honor United States Senator Chuck Schumer with the prestigious John E.
Featured
REBNY joins coalition against retail rent regulations
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The Real Estate Board of New York has joined a coalition battling a city proposal to introduce commercial rent regulation. The full city council is set
Deals & Dealmakers
Banks: Politicians making housing crisis worse
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The president of the city’s biggest real estate lobby has criticized politicians and NIMBYism, saying the efforts to stall development are keeping much-needed
REBNY Watch
Construction safety bill falls short on real solutions
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Despite concerns raised by many groups, the City Council has passed Intro 1447-C, otherwise known as the construction safety bill. The Real Estate Board