Luxury Retailers Like Gucci and Prada Buy Up NYC Real Estate as Market Trends Shift for 2025
Luxury retailers in NYC are shifting from leasing to purchasing property, with Kering and Prada buying buildings on Fifth Avenue, signaling a new trend in the retail market.
New York City Hotels See Slight Occupancy Drop as Migrant Shelter Contracts Wind Down
The article reports on the slight decline in New York City's hotel occupancy rates and the city's phasing out of some hotels used for migrant housing.
New York City's Luxury Real Estate Market Booms with Second-Best Year in Trophy Home Sales
New York City's luxury real estate market saw its second-most successful year with 278 contracts for properties over $10M and a record $11B in $4M+ contracts.
NYC Comptroller's Audit Highlights Increased Eviction Rates in Public Housing Managed by Private Firms
A New York City audit finds higher eviction rates at public housing managed by private firms under the PACT program compared to traditional public housing.
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith Embroiled in $10 Million Dispute with McDonald's Over Tribeca Penthouse
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith faces a $10 million lawsuit from McDonald's over an allegedly unauthorized penthouse in Tribeca that's built over a space McDonald's reserved for HVAC.
New York City Achieves Milestone by Securing Permanent Housing for 100th Former Foster Youth Through Anthos|Home Partnership
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and ACS secured permanent housing for the 100th former foster youth through a partnership with Anthos|Home, aiming for stable futures and continued support.
New Affordable Housing Site Opens in the Bronx as Part of NYC's Plan to Address Homelessness
NYC opens a new affordable housing site in the Bronx, as part of Mayor Adams' initiative to reduce homelessness, offering services for people with criminal histories and substance use issues.
New York's Real Estate Board Sues to Block Landlord-Paid Broker Fee Law, Citing Constitutional Concerns
REBNY filed a lawsuit to challenge a NYC law that would shift broker fees from tenants to landlords, arguing that it violates free speech and contract rights.
New York City Domestic Violence Survivors Face Over Two-Year Wait for Emergency Housing Transfers
NYC public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face long waits for emergency transfers, with an average duration of 797 days, according to a Gothamist report.
New York City's "City of Yes" Plan Confronts Housing Crisis, Proposes Zoning Reforms for 80,000 New Units Amid Skepticism
Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" plan aims to increase NYC's housing supply by 80,000 units over 15 years through zoning reforms, amid a severe housing crisis with a rental vacancy rate of 1.4% in 2023.
New York Attorney General Secures $6.5 Million Settlement from NYC Landlord for Housing Violations
New York Attorney General Letitia James reaches a $6.5 million settlement with Lilmor Management for severe housing violations, including lead exposure.
U.S. and New York Authorities Secure Landmark Consent Decree with Lilmor Management Over Hazardous Living Conditions
The U.S. and New York State have secured a consent decree with Lilmor Management and Morris Lieberman for neglecting lead paint laws, costing them over $6.5 million in fines and remediation.
Mott Haven's Transformation Accelerates with $28.5M Real Estate Deal and New Brooklyn-Based Cafe Arrival
Real estate deals are transforming Mott Haven, with Peter Fine selling a development site for $28.5 million, and Kofee cafe set to open at RXR's residential tower Maven in 2025.












