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.

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks at NYS Affordable Housing Conference.
New York City

New York State Decides to Speed Up A Lot of Environmental Reviews

By Aaron Short
Rich Maroko.
Hospitality · Development
New York City

Rich Maroko Runs Perhaps the Most Powerful U.S. Union in the Hotel Trades Council

By Aaron Short
An illustration of soccer players waiting in a hotel lobby after a match.
Hospitality · Features
New York City

The World Cup in the New York Area Isn’t the Boon Hotels Had Hoped For

By Aaron Short
People attend a Tax The Rich political rally hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Residential · Development
New York City

In Albany, Taxes and Red Tape Seize Spotlight in Addressing Housing Crisis

By Aaron Short
An illustration of a frozen building in the middle of a city.
Residential · Leases
New York City

As Mamdani Moves Toward a Rent Freeze, New York’s Stabilized Building Owners Sweat

By Aaron Short
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at the 130th REBNY Annual.
Industry · Players
New York City

An Upbeat REBNY Annual Leans Into Bullish Takes on Commercial Real Estate

By Aaron Short
New York Assembly members stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in the Assembly Chamber.
Residential · Development
New York City

New York’s Real Estate Industry Would Like a Word With Lawmakers on 485x

By Aaron Short
An illustration of an insurance policy weighing down an office building.
Residential · Leases
New York City

New York Commercial Real Estate Owners Want Action on Skyrocketing Insurance Costs

By Aaron Short
Andrew Werner accepts the Architecture Team of the Year Award for KPF.
Industry · Leases
New York City

Conversions, AI, Refinancing Win Big at Commercial Observer’s Breakthrough Awards

By Aaron Short
An illustration of a house in ice cube.
Residential · Features
New York City

Zohran Mamdani and Housing Policy: A Developing Story …

By Aaron Short
Businessman walked to bridge to cross to house in the middle of gap. Real estate market investment Risk Concept Recession crisis, falling house prices and lending. isometric vector illustration.
Residential · Policy
National

States Get Creative to Bridge the Housing Gap as Feds Lean Into Tax Credits

By Aaron Short
The 8-foot bronze permanent sculpture called "The Garment Worker", created by Judith Weller, stands in the Garment District of Manhattan.
Residential · Leases
New York City

Manhattan’s Garment District Confronts Stark Challenge After Big Rezoning

By Aaron Short
Image of the headside of a dime against a street map of Dimes Square.
Retail
New York City

Manhattan’s Dimes Square Appears to Have Some Staying Power

By Aaron Short
Members of the Commercial Real Estate community gather at Lever House for Commercial Observer's annual Power Gala.
Industry · Players
New York City

Impact Front and Center at Commercial Observer’s Power Gala

By Aaron Short
Illustration of a small man looking at a big tax bill.
Residential · Policy
New York City

What New York’s Mayoral Contenders Intend to Do About Taxes

By Aaron Short
Aerial rendering of a revamped Lincoln Center.
Infrastructure · Development
New York City

Lincoln Center Park Redevelopment Welcomes the Neighborhood

By Aaron Short
Zohran Mamdani speaking to a crowd.
Office · Leases
New York City

New York City REITs Continue to Size Up Mamdani

By Aaron Short