REBNY Watch
As the dust settles following Amazon’s decision not to build a corporate campus in Long Island City, it’s time to look ahead and remember that New York
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
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.
Across the nation, the retail sector is undergoing a major transformation. The rise of internet shopping is disrupting traditional retail and changing
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.
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
By REBNY President John Banks Improving safety must remain a priority on construction sites across New York City. There is nothing more important than
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
The natural gas moratorium recently imposed in Westchester County has generated a great deal of concern because it will slow the development pipeline and
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
By Steven Spinola New York has always been a city of water, and now there’s an important initiative to establish and promote best practices at the water’s edge.
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











