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.
San Jose BART Land Brawl Headed For Jury Showdown Next Spring
A jury could soon decide how much VTA must pay after a prolonged eminent‑domain fight over land near the future Little Portugal BART station. Small businesses say they were pushed out before construction began.
Westside Shake-Up: L.A. Homeowners Bulldoze, Build Up And Stay Put
On the L.A. Westside, homeowners are increasingly renovating to 'trade up' instead of moving. Builders and permitting shifts are reshaping neighborhoods from Venice to the Palisades.
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.












