NYC Buildings Boss Says City Nearly Clears First Local Law 97 Test
DOB says about 93% of covered properties filed Local Law 97 reports. The city is auditing filings, routing offset money to affordable housing and readying enforcement for holdouts.
After 30 Years, Gallet Dreyer & Berkey Grabs Full-Floor Perch on Third Ave
Gallet Dreyer & Berkey signed for the full 28th floor at 685 Third Ave and relocated after roughly 30 years at 845 Third Ave. The firm confirmed the move on its website.
NoMad Eatery Gobbled Up as Rezoning Gold Rush Hits 28th Street
A developer paid roughly $10 million for a NoMad restaurant at 36 W. 28th St., a rezoned lot that brokers say is now prized for redevelopment. The sale underscores how Midtown South zoning changes are reshaping small‑site values.
Eviction Panic At 800 Fifth Sends Upper East Siders Scrambling
Miki Naftali’s $810M purchase of 800 Fifth Avenue has set off a scramble — tenants are being displaced while brokers compete for an exceptionally thin Upper East Side rental market.
Howden Snaps Up Sky-High Times Square Floor At One Five One
Howden signed a 10-year lease for the full 53rd floor at Durst’s One Five One in Times Square, taking roughly 31,519 square feet. The move highlights demand for upgraded Midtown office product.
Foreclosure Fight Puts West Village’s Casa La Femme On The Brink
A lender has sued to foreclose on the West Village property that houses Casa La Femme at 140 Charles St, raising questions about the restaurant and nearby apartments. Court dockets will determine the next steps.
Greenwich Village Trophy Penthouse Gets Deep Price Cut In Secretive Mega-Sale
A duplex penthouse at 16 Fifth Avenue closed for $32.5M, sharply below its $45M ask. The sale highlights pricing pressure at the top of downtown Manhattan's new-condo market.












