Aaron Short

Aaron Short is a Brooklyn-based journalist covering New York politics and policy. His work has been featured in Commercial Observer, Intelligencer, Business Insider, the New York Post, New York Daily News, Hell Gate, and City & State.

Art of an question mark made up of apartment buildings.
Residential · Policy
National

Federal Uncertainty Spells Trouble for Affordable Housing Groups

By Aaron Short
A newly built house with a sign in front of it that says "Sorry to Late Sold".
Residential · Investments & Sales
National

New York Seeks to Curb Private Equity’s Homebuying Power

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Dan Haroun and Max Heiden.
Industrial · Investments & Sales
National

Catalyst Investment’s Dan Haroun and Max Heiden Have Big Plans for IOS

By Aaron Short
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Mayor Eric Adams at a rally for his City of Yes proposal.
Residential · Development
New York City

New York’s City of Yes Has Carve-Outs That Deny Developers Density

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Kathy Hochul.
Residential · Policy
New York

New York’s Housing Crisis Isn’t Keeping Albany Up at Night This Year

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DCAS Commissioner Louis Molina in the New York City Council.
Office · Policy
New York City

NYC Leasing Controversy Exposes City’s Office Bloat, Alleged Conflicts of Interest

By Aaron Short
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The front of the Williamsburg Square Mall.
Retail · Development
New York City

Brooklyn’s New Williamsburg Square Mall Might Be Unique in the U.S.

By Aaron Short
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Andrew Cuomo.
Policy
New York City

Is Andrew Cuomo the Commercial Real Estate Industry’s Favorite for Mayor?

By Aaron Short
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A blue hard hat with the United States' presidential seal on it.
Development
National

On Housing Construction, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Diverge Dramatically

By Aaron Short
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Cartoon of a man in a suit holding a scale weighed down on each side with buildings.
Industry · Policy
New York City

A New York City Property Tax Overhaul? It Could Finally Happen.

By Aaron Short
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An illustration of a giant ape with a woman on his shoulder waving at a city skyline.
Residential · Investments & Sales
New York City

New Jersey Is Beating New York in Housing Production — By A Lot

By Aaron Short
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Collage of images of women of different races.
Industry · Development
New York City

Diversifying Architecture’s Ranks: First, the Time It Takes to Train

By Aaron Short
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The Los Angeles Coliseum.
Features
California

Can Los Angeles Handle Thousands of Visitors for the 2028 Olympics?

By Aaron Short
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Infrastructure · Development
New York City

Time for Some Traffic Problems in Manhattan

By Aaron Short
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Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul.
Development
New York City

New York City Developers, Officials Score Wins in Albany’s New Budget

By Aaron Short
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A car tailpipe
Policy
New York City

Honk If You Love Congestion Pricing

By Aaron Short
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Gov. Kathy Hochul in February 2024.
Residential · Development
New York City

To Solve New York’s Housing Crisis, Hochul Hands Off to Private Groups

By Aaron Short
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