Developers added dozens of rental buildings across seven Brooklyn neighborhoods, but new units and temporary concessions haven’t eased rents or unlocked homeownership. StreetEasy and REBNY data show supply and affordability pulling in opposite directions.

Caitlin Chagan is back at Douglas Elliman as president of its New York development marketing arm, rejoining after a brief stint with startup Redeavor.

Julia Haart sold her 7,808-sq-ft Tribeca penthouse at 70 Vestry for $57M, a top downtown closing. The 13-room duplex includes nearly 3,700 sq ft of terraces.

Builder sentiment eased to 36 in February as affordability keeps many buyers sidelined and trials of discounts and incentives climb. The NAHB survey shows traffic and sales expectations falling ahead of spring.

Kasa's acquisition of Mint House folds nearly 1,000 units — including the landmark 70 Pine — into its portfolio, a shift CEO Roman Pedan called a "maturation moment."

GFP Real Estate plans to convert 40 Exchange Place into 382 apartments, backed by $191.5M in construction financing and historic tax incentives. The project also includes ground-floor retail and a mix of affordable units.

Perplexity has stitched together the fourth floors of 841 and 853 Broadway into a contiguous 22,000-square-foot Union Square office as it expands in New York.

DOB job filings show two 13‑story proposals at 680 and 690 East Fordham Road; the initial permits total 190 units and reference a wider 370‑unit plan for the block.

A new housing lottery opened Feb. 16 for 47 senior units at 350 Livonia Ave. Qualifying Section 8 tenants with no income could pay $0; applications are due April 24, 2026.

NYC life‑sciences leasing climbed to about 377,000 square feet in 2025, but rents fell and vacancy rose. Brokers say the recovery is uneven despite recent IPOs.

A tower crane has arrived at 70 Hudson Yards as Deloitte’s anchor lease and a new financing package push the all‑electric office tower toward vertical construction.

A think tank says underused CUNY land could host thousands of affordable apartments and raise recurring revenue to help repair campuses and fund student supports.

A 15‑story, nine‑unit condo is rising at 1477 Third Avenue, with BKSK as architect and a 2027 delivery window. The narrow lot between East 83rd and 84th has been cleared.