REBNY statement on yesterday's tragic events in Midtown Manhattan.

What are we risking by skipping local elections? We’re joined by @SallyGold , Senior New York Editor at @politico , to break down what’s at stake in this June’s Democratic primary — and why local races matter more than you think. 🔗 Apple: https://t.co/64vS5CiMQ1

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, we're reflecting on how far we've come and how far we still have to go. In this episode, we talk with April DeSimone, founder of Publis, about the ongoing fight for housing equity in New York City. Listen Now: https://t.co/taZst5UCax

It’s been 60 years since NYC passed the Landmarks Law—but how exactly does a building become a landmark? And why does it matter? We sit down with Meenakshi Srinivasan, to explore the process behind landmarks. 🔗 Apple: https://t.co/iogDdHgCFQ 🔗 Spotify: https://t.co/tTTqxO4nqv

Our latest report, The Invisible Engine, shows that real estate-related taxes quietly fueled over $37 billion of NYC’s revenue last year — nearly half of the locally gathered taxes for the city. Read more in the NY Post article: https://t.co/9yHLS653Hl

Why Does No One Live in Midtown South? Midtown South is one of the most transit-rich and centrally located neighborhoods in New York City—yet hardly anyone calls it home. The reason? Outdated zoning laws, some over 50 years old, have long blocked new housing development. Join

Can New York reach carbon zero by 2050? New York City aims to achieve carbon zero by 2050, with Local Law 97 playing a pivotal role. Passed in 2019, this law imposes strict energy efficiency and emission limits on buildings over 25,000 square feet. While it's crucial for the

New York City needs 12,500 new housing units per quarter to meet its housing goals. In Q4 2024, just 4,309 units were proposed—only a third of the target and 58% below last year’s pace. With new construction lagging well behind demand, addressing the city’s housing crisis

REBNY's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Aravella Simotas, recently spoke at a press conference about staged construction site accident schemes. These scams hurt workers, homeowners, renters, and taxpayers—driving up costs, stalling projects, and threatening NYC's

Exciting news! REBNY is proud to sponsor the NYC tracks at RETCON, the premier conference exploring how technology is reshaping real estate. Join us from March 10-13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to gain insights, network with industry leaders, and discover cutting-edge

What will City of Yes do for NYC? In December, the New York City Council approved a plan called City of Yes—a sweeping set of reforms designed to modernize the city's zoning laws. 🎙️ In Episode 6 of Real Talk NYC, we explore the details with REBNY’s Senior Vice President of

How Will Congestion Pricing Impact New Yorkers? With congestion pricing set to go into effect on January 5th, many New Yorkers are asking: What will this mean for our city? 🎙️ In Episode 5 of Real Talk NYC, we explore the details with New York State Budget Director Blake

NYC is now officially a #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity! @nycplanning is updating zoning to allow for 80,000 more homes across the city. That means more housing choice and lower housing costs for New Yorkers! https://t.co/RBIv88nFaS

This week, many of our @NYCCouncil members will say #YesToHousing when they vote for City of Yes! Thank you to all the pro-housing leaders like @MTorresSpringer, @DanGarodnick, and @NYCSpeakerAdams for putting NYC in position to tackle our housing crisis! Vote YES!🏠✅

Big week ahead for the City of Yes! 🗽 This transformative initiative is shaping a more equitable and livable NYC. The final vote by the Full City Council is scheduled for December 5th.

REBNY's latest report on the impact of the 421a extension shows 740 projects across NYC will bring 78,861 housing units, including 24,961 affordable homes—a major boost for housing citywide. Read more:

From @blackstone to Town Lane to a $1.25B fund—Tyler Henritze shared his journey and insights at our Sales Brokers Committee event last week. Thanks to Michael Rudder for leading the conversation and helping us connect members with industry leaders shaping the future. 💼💡

This morning, we joined many of the incredible partners at the City Of Yes rally to support a brighter future for NYC! By building more homes, we can ensure more New Yorkers have a place to call their own. Together, we’re saying YES to housing for all.

This would be a vital step towards strengthening the economy, funding much needed mass transit improvements, reducing air pollution, and moving New York City in the right direction. https://t.co/CRZrkIKxo4

Listen now as @chriscquinn of @WINNYC_ORG gets real about how the housing voucher program works and what can be done to improve the process. Available wherever you get your podcasts! https://t.co/taZst5UCax #RealTalkNYC