John Banks – Commercial Observer

James Whelan took over as REBNY president last year in the wake of a major defeat for the real estate industry.

Features · Politics & Real Estate

REBNY 2020: The Long Road Ahead

By The Editors

James Whelan has been president of the powerful Real Estate Board of New York for about six-months and is facing a tough political climate.

Players · Politics & Real Estate

James Whelan Talks Leading REBNY Through Turbulent Times

By Nicholas Rizzi

John Banks, the president of the Real Estate Board of New York, is stepping down next month to spend more time with his family.

John Banks Steps Down as REBNY President

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

William Rudin, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, John Banks and Rob Speyer (January 2017).

Real Estate Leaders React to Rent Reform Blow

By Chava Gourarie

Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Real Estate Groups to File Lawsuit If Rent Reform Passes

By Chava Gourarie

One Bryant Park was considered one of the city's most efficient skyscrapers when it was finished in 2009. New city legislation will force its owners, the Durst Organization, to figure out how to dramatically reduce their energy usage or face a $2.5 million annual fine.

Design + Construction · Construction

How a New Law Promises to Make NYC’s Greenest Buildings Obsolete

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

Cuomo, de Blasio, Fred and Tom Elghanayan get their comeuppance from Jeff Bezos.

The Bezos Factor: Who Fell a Few Rungs Thanks to Amazon

By Max Gross

Jeff Bezos' Amazon canceled plans to build a campus in Long Island City, Queens.

Amazon to New York City: Drop Dead

By Nicholas Rizzi

Rick Chandler, NYC DOB Commissioner

Design + Construction · Construction

Rick Chandler Steps Down After Five Years as DOB Head

By Chava Gourarie

Bill Rudin

What the Biggest Names in Real Estate Said at REBNY [Video]

By The Editors

COUP D’ELLIMAN: Howard Lorber fired the first shot when he stormed out of a REBNY meeting last year claiming the organization favored commercial interests and landlords over residential.

Frustrated With Attention Lavished on CRE, REBNY’s Top Resi Brokers Forge New Path

By Lauren Elkies Schram

REBNY Takes on Real Estate’s Diversity Problem

By Chava Gourarie

Robert Knakal of JLL.

My Yearly Valentine to REBNY

By Robert Knakal

John Banks, the president of the Real Estate Board of New York, is stepping down next month to spend more time with his family.

Banks Shot: Talking Everything REBNY With Its President, John Banks

By Nicholas Rizzi

LONG ISLAND CITY TEA PARTY: Queens elected officials like Assemblyman Ron Kim (left), Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (middle) and State Sen. Michael Gianaris have been working to dump the Amazon deal.

The Loyal Opposition to Amazon’s Long Island City Deal

By Nicholas Rizzi

Faith Hope Consolo.

‘Queen of Retail’ Faith Hope Consolo Dies Suddenly at 73

By Lauren Elkies Schram

The City Council has been considering a bill supporters hope will keep small businesses from shuttering but opponents feel is a form of rent control.

Leases · Features

Survival Mode: City Council Mulls Law to Overhaul Commercial Lease Renewals

By Nicholas Rizzi