Moynihan Train Hall: a Tribute to Penn Station
Growing up in New York, I never understood the fascination with Penn Station. The name itself had a ring of
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Real Estate
Gravesend’s Beginning is Full of Surprises
Brooklyn’s history is full of surprises. Did you know that what we call Gravesend in the southern part of Brooklyn
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Judge Favors Homeowner Over Buildings Authority Over Airbnb Rental
In a 12-page decision, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron sided with a disabled Brooklyn man over his renting his
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One Brooklyn Landlord Forgiving Rent from His Tenants
Brooklyn landlord Mario Salerno posted the following notice on all 18 of his residential apartment buildings: “Due to the recent
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Fairstead Expanding Affordable Housing Across New York City
Good news for the housing market in Brooklyn and Manhattan: Fairstead, a real estate firm focused on preserving New York City’s
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Keeping it Local: Gregory Williamson on NY Real Estate
Over the past several years there is a trend in various New York City neighborhoods that has had the eye
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East New York Development Under Review
The New York City Planning Commission is looking into developing a 2.4 million-square-foot urban living complex close to the East
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New Sign Welcomes Everyone to Brooklyn
Brooklyn has a new sign welcoming visitors and guests alike Displaying the word “Welcome” in 15-foot-high bright red letters, the
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The Popularity of REITs is a Long-term Trend
There are two main ways to diversify a real estate investment portfolio, either with a real estate fund, or with
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Downtown Brooklyn Getting Taller
Until 2010 the Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower, with its iconic illuminated clock, at 512-feet-tall, was the tallest building in all
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