LIC Affordable Tower Snags $136.5 Million Refi Deal
Related and Phipps Houses closed a $136.5M Fannie Mae‑backed refinancing for the 619‑unit Hunter’s Point South Commons in Long Island City. The deal arrives amid LIHTC resyndication and federal bond‑rule changes that could affect preservation options.
Williamsburg's 19th-Century Brewery Relic Stares Down the Wrecking Ball
A 19th‑century brick brewery at Meserole and Lorimer looks set to be cleared after a $19.6M sale; demolition filings are pending and DOB approvals will set the timeline.
New York City Mayor Mamdani Appoints Six New Members to Rent Guidelines Board Amid Housing Challenges
NYC Mayor Mamdani appoints six to the Rent Guidelines Board, including Chantella Mitchell as Chair, aimed at balancing tenant needs and economic realities.
Shuttered Roosevelt Hotel Poised For Mega Midtown Comeback In US‑Pakistan Deal
Pakistan and the U.S. signed an MOU to jointly redevelop Midtown’s Roosevelt Hotel, moving the PIA‑owned block from shelter to a potential multi‑billion‑dollar project.
Mayor Mamdani Breaks Ground on Timbale Terrace, Spearheading New Affordable Housing Initiative in East Harlem
Groundbreaking begins on Timbale Terrace in East Harlem, a 100% affordable housing project with 341 homes, a community arts center, and support for the homeless and youths exiting foster care.
Manhattan DA Charges Suspect with Assault and Robbery Following Knife Attacks at Broadway-Lafayette Subway Station
Dariel Castillo faces charges for two knife attacks at a Manhattan subway station, including assault and robbery, as announced by the office of Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr.
Mac Ballers Gang Duo Charged with Chilling Witness Tampering and Retaliation in New York
Two Mac Ballers gang members, Tyshawn Palmer and Hassan Brown, are charged with witness tampering and retaliation for posting threats to a child of a witness on social media.












