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New York legislature

New York Legislature Passes Bills Affecting Major National Issues

  • June 18, 2026
Like other legislatures around the United States, the New York State Legislature spent the first half of this year considering policy on controversial topics that affect commercial real estate development. When both chambers adjourned their 2026 legislative session in early June, two bills they had passed demonstrated the antithetical approaches to development policy that many other states are currently deciding between.
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Adaptive Reuse Hits Record 25K Apartments in 2024

  • December 2, 2025
Adaptive reuse projects surged to historic levels in 2024. Nearly 25,000 apartments were completed from converted structures across the U.S., a 50% jump over 2023 and double the total in 2022, a RentCafe.com report shows.
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New York City election

High Stakes for Commercial Real Estate in New York Mayor’s Race

  • July 2, 2025
A 33-year-old member of the Democratic Socialists of America whose most recognizable campaign slogan was “Freeze the Rent!” is now set to be the next mayor of America’s most populous city. How did this upset happen? How will it affect commercial real estate in New York? Does this have implications for other states and localities, or even nationally?
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The future of urban industry

Transforming the Future of Urban Industry

  • June 6, 2025
New York City’s multistory industrial projects have surged over the past five to seven years; however, slower leasing activity has raised questions about the viability of this model. This week at the I.CON East conference in Jersey City, New Jersey, industry experts shared the projects that are succeeding and the innovative approaches they are developing in the urban industrial sector. Scot Murdoch, AIA, partner at KSS Architects, moderated a panel discussion on how to deliver both economic and community benefits.
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Top 10 Cities Every Startup Should Consider in 2024

  • September 12, 2024
Starting a business involves juggling many factors, and while location might not be as critical as it once was due to the rise of remote work, it still plays a significant role in a startup's success. Some cities go above and beyond in fostering a supportive environment for new ventures, providing access to resources that can make or break a budding company.
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Apartment Construction Hits Historic High in 2024

  • September 6, 2024
In 2024, the U.S. is set to achieve a new milestone in apartment construction: For the first time in history, the number of apartments completed in one year is anticipated to surpass the 500,000-unit mark. Developers are on track to complete over 518,000 rental units, which marks a significant 9% increase compared to 2023 and a 30% rise from 2022.
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Regional market

Regional Labor Market Trends and Comparative Analysis

  • June 6, 2024
“Labor availability trumps labor costs as a top concern in the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets,” said David Hickey, global managing director at Hickey Associates. He led experts in a dynamic discussion at I.CON East this week in Jersey City, New Jersey. They drilled down on the region’s data and provided strategies to navigate the tight talent market.
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Urban Industrial Development from Brooklyn to Staten Island

  • June 7, 2023
I.CON East: The Industrial Conference tour attendees had the opportunity to see New York from two very different perspectives. With an eye to the past, they explored the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal. With an eye to the future, they visited sites on Staten Island ready to embrace the nascent offshore wind industry.
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