REBNY 2018 – Commercial Observer

Video: Real Estate Pros Weigh in on Critical Issues at REBNY Gala

By The Editors

From left: Gene Boniberger, Elizabeth Stribling, Rob Speyer, John Banks, Joanne Podell, Richard LeFrak and Ron Lo Russo.

Optimism Abounds at REBNY’s 2018 Prom

By Liam La Guerre

Robert Knakal of JLL.

I Heart REBNY. Here’s Why.

By Robert Knakal

Stat of the Week: 410 BPS

By Richard Persichetti

Mayor Bill de Blasio's commitment to affordable housing development has been warmly received by city developers and real estate interests.

Features · Policy

On the Home Front: The Mayor and REBNY’s Unlikely Alliance on Affordable Housing

By Aaron Short

Union organizer Ray Rogers' anti-REBNY campaign has labeled the real estate industry lobby as "billionaire bullies."

Features · Industry

Labor vs Lobbyists: A Look at the ‘Campaign to Stop REBNY Bullies’

By Rey Mashayekhi

John Banks.

Features · Legal

Friend of the Court: REBNY Is Not Afraid to Dip Its Toes in Legal Matters

By Lauren Elkies Schram

Bill de Blasio.

Leases · Features

Rent Asunder: City Council Tears Up Tax Bills on Thousands of Small Business Leases

By Matt Grossman

William Rudin in his office.

Features · Players

Incoming REBNY Chairman Bill Rudin on Affordable Housing, Minority Outreach and More

By Max Gross

New York City's growing population and affordable housing crisis mean REBNY will have to start prioritizing housing growth and transit in the outer boroughs.

Features · Industry

What Issues Should REBNY Be Fighting For?

By Rebecca Baird-Remba

Rob Speyer.

Features · Industry

Rob Speyer’s Greatest Hits as REBNY Chairman

By Liam La Guerre

REBNY's annual gala will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Features · Industry

REBNY 2018: Thrills and Frills

By The Editors

The first book of minutes from Governor's Meetings of the the New York State Real Estate Board dates back to the late 1890's.

Features · Industry

A First Look at REBNY’s Historical Archives, Now at LaGuardia Community College

By Rey Mashayekhi

Rob Speyer, left, and REBNY President John Banks.

Design + Construction · Industry

REBNY Celebrates Tax Break Renewal and Rezonings as Its 2017 Victories

By Rebecca Baird-Remba