Veronica Grecu
Veronica Grecu is a senior creative writer and researcher for RentCafe. With more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, she covers a variety of topics in residential and commercial real estate, including trends and industry news. Previously, she was involved in producing content for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and Yardi Matrix. Veronica’s academic background includes a B.A. in Applied Modern Languages and an M.A. in Advertising and PR.
Harlem’s Crumbling Renaissance Ballroom to Be Replaced by 134-Unit Residential Building
In just a couple of years one of Harlem’s long-vacant and derelict properties, the Harlem Renaissance Ballroom and Casino that sits at the corner of West 138th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, will become history.
Leasing Starts at Hines’ 200-Unit Luxury Rental Community in Waltham
One year and a half after construction started at its first residential project in the Boston area, Hines has officially launched leasing operations at Currents on the Charles
Shinola Expands Operations in Detroit with 2,000 Sq. Ft. Watch Dial Factory
As Detroit struggles to emerge from bankruptcy, locally-based manufacturers and retailers such as Shinola are joining deep-pocketed investors inthe city’s revitalization efforts.
Work Is Under Way at King of Prussia Mall’s $150M Expansion Project
Philadelphia’s largest shopping venue and the second largest retail center in the United States, the King of Prussia Mall, is about to get even larger as construction crews began preparing the site for a major expansion project.
Market Snapshot: Steady Economy, Solid Gains in Employment = Positive Outlook on Boston’s RE Market
Improving employment trends and a positive outlook of the local economy make Boston one of the most stable markets in the nation, according to recent research data published by Marcus & Millichap.
New York City’s Iconic Payphones to Become Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Last year more than two dozen solar powered charging stations were installed in various public parks across New York. What if the city took connectivity to another level?
BRA Approves 94-Unit Multifamily Project at 135 Bremen Street
For decades East Boston was known as a gritty, underdeveloped area in the city’s Innovation District. But as new developments started accommodating a wave of businesses in the area, Eastie turned into a promising neighborhood for real estate developers and investors.
Keystone NAP Reinvents Former Fairless Works Steel Mill into Advanced Data Center
Once a buzzing steel mill that employed thousands of people, the former Fairless Works located on the bank of the Delaware River in Bucks County will be replaced by an advanced data center that is expected to cater to the technology needs of the Northeast’s growing business environment.
Harlem’s Abandoned P.S. 186 Coming Back to Life as $48.6 Million Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Building
A development team is breathing new life into the dilapidated Public Scholl 186 building, one of Harlem’s architectural beauties that has been sitting vacant for nearly four decades.
Boston’s Castle Square Apartments, Shattuck International House Awarded ENERGY STAR Certification
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor In order to highlight Boston’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and green building, two affordable housing communities in the city were listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) among the first multifamily housing properties in the nation to earn new ENERGY STAR multifamily certification for superior energy performance. The 17 […]