New Brookfield Boss Bets On New York’s Real Estate Revival
Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey says deal activity is picking up as the firm raised $21B in Q1 and trophy rents climb in New York. The company is pushing into AI‑linked power and alternative property types.
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.
Blandtown Data Center Greenlit As West Midtown Neighbors Fume
City planning records show an SAP to convert a Blandtown warehouse into a 400K‑square‑foot data center was approved — and neighbors say the site should be homes and shops, not servers. The approval comes after a 2024 council ban on new data centers near the Beltline that left developers and residents sparring over grandfathered permits.
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.












