Mayor Bill de Blasio
Downtown Brooklyn’s Tallest Tower Opens
The project is the first of its kind to rise in the neighborhood since a 2004 rezoning.
New York City Will Invest $1B in Life Sciences
The plan doubles a previous $500 million commitment to make the city a leader in the industry.
Top 5 Cities for RevPAR Drop in Home-Sharing
Airbnb and Vrbo renters have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s a breakdown of the cities with the highest decline in revenue, based on AirDNA data.
New Energy Conservation Code Passes in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio approved the 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code to combat global warming.
Sizing Up New York City’s Far-Reaching Climate Bill
Real estate investors, developers and advisers are assessing the legislation, which is being praised for its boldness and criticized for focusing on large and medium-sized properties.
JP Morgan Chase Plans Manhattan Trophy Tower
The 2.5 million-square-foot building would rise 70 to 75 stories on the current site of JPMC’s headquarters at 270 Park Ave., and is the first such project in its neighborhood to be announced since New York City approved a landmark rezoning last summer.
New York—A Matter of Life and Science
New York received its invitation to join the biotech cluster club – the guest list also includes San Francisco, Boston and San Diego. However, Transwestern’s newest report reveals if the city has what it takes to be a full-time member.
Plans Unveiled for $250M Tech Hub in Manhattan’s Union Square
The new development will be anchored by Civic Hall, a collaborative work and event space advancing the use of technology for the public good.
NYC Plans $136M Brooklyn Creative Hub
The city’s $136 million Made in NY Campus project hopes to attract film, fashion and tech companies to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Sunset Park.
NYC Carbon Challenge Expansion Heralds a Greener Big Apple
No fewer than 22 additional participants have committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their buildings by 30 percent or more over the next 10 years.