Never count New York out
As a lifelong New Yorker, I know how resilient the metropolitan region is. While New York’s obituary has been written many times over, we all...
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Real Estate Board of New York president James Whelan spotlights the industry’s big issues
Broker confidence hits record lows amid coronavirus crisis
With New York City as the national epicenter of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, it is no surprise that, along with everyone else confronting the current...
Even amid coronavirus crisis, the census is vitally important
Once every 10 years, Americans participate in the decennial census, a vital civic exercise that helps strengthen municipalities, provide crucial funding for our State and...
New Yorkers take unprecedented steps to combat the Coronavirus
These are unprecedented times. Public schools in New York City are closed. All restaurants and bars will close except for delivery and take-out, while all...
Anti-development fervor threatening economy and longterm growth
If we want a progressive City, we need a prosperous City. If we want to be prosperous, we need to grow. Growth will create the...
A Missed Opportunity to Reform New York’s Inequitable Property Tax System
Our City’s property tax system is overly complex, inequitable, and unfair. After decades of inaction, another report was issued with some suggested reforms. Earlier this...
Fighting for residential rental agents and the value they provide
With all the recent attention on rental broker commissions, the perspectives of hard-working residential real estate agents have been an important part of the conversation....
Building sales slide means less money to pay police, firefighters
New York City’s status as a global center of commerce and culture is based on more than our growing economy, reputation for innovation and renowned...
Affordable housing crisis: The problem we need to solve
There were a lot of positives for New York City in the last 10 years. Population rose as citizens from around the world flocked to...
REBNY to honor David Greenbaum as ‘Distinguished New Yorker’
Next week at REBNY’s 124th annual banquet, it will be a tremendous honor to present Vornado Realty Trust Vice Chairman David R. Greenbaum with The...