Real Estate Board of New York – Commercial Observer

A broker networking event hosted at 632 Broadway in September 2020.

Leases · Industry

NYC Broker Confidence Hits Pandemic High, REBNY Finds

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

Sandeep Mathrani

Sunday Summary: Employees Gear Up to Return to Office as CEOs Put Foot-in-Mouths

By The Editors

Real Estate's diversity problem.

Diversity and Inclusion · Industry

REBNY Creates Dedicated Diversity Department

By Celia Young

A construction worker wearing a mask sits on the street near a "COVID-19 info" digital display on May 28, 2020 in New York City.

Design + Construction · Construction

New Construction Projects Off to Slowest Start in a Decade: REBNY

By Celia Young

Rent Freeze

Politics & Real Estate · Rent Control

NYC Board May Freeze Rents Again for Rent-Stabilized Apartments

By Celia Young

Scott Stringer, Andrew Yang, Eric Adams

New York City’s Building Emissions Law Awaits Next Mayor’s Muscle

By Aaron Short

Mr. Carbon Emissions

Can Blockchain-Based Carbon Trading Save NYC Real Estate From Steep Fines?

By Patrick Sisson

Park 79 Hotel

Mayoral Candidates Want to Convert a Tundra of Empty Offices, Hotels Into Housing

By Aaron Short

Robert Reffkin

Compass Files Antitrust Suit Against REBNY

By Nicholas Rizzi

Leases · Retail

Why Gucci Is Keeping Its Flagship in Trump Tower

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

The outside of a store on a busy city street, and the outside has a sign that says "Home Depot."

Good Retail, Surging Sales Market and Co-Living Making a Comeback

By The Editors

A skyline at sunset with several tall buildings.

New York City Real Estate Sales Surge in January

By Andrew Coen

An illustration of two men moving around shells, with money coming out.

Sales · Commercial

New Law to Curb Money Laundering Has Real Estate Concerned

By David M. Levitt

Unfreezing REBNY.

Sunday Summary: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like REBNY

By The Editors

A skyline at sunset with several tall buildings.

Features · Industry

REBNY’s Fellowship Program Highlights Challenges Surrounding Diversity

By Chava Gourarie

Coronavirus vaccine

COVID Vaccines a Real Shot in the Arm for NYC Brokers: Survey

By Nicholas Rizzi

Schmoozing during a global pandemic.

Finance · Leases

Commercial Real Estate Brokers Talk Networking Tactics During COVID

By Cathy Cunningham

Two men pulling a rope from either side.

Analysis · Features

Split Ticket: New York Politicians and Real Estate at Odds

By Aaron Short