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Policy Pro: City spells out SEQRA shortcuts, data centers hit a snag
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (206+ words) Hello, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: General counsel for the Department of City Planning Alec Schierenbeck, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Partner Nicole Fenton, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie,…...
Policy Pro: NYC takes next step on ULURP reform, C-PACE updates
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (276+ words) Plus other news at the intersection of policy and real estate Hi there, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: Department of City Planning Assistant Counsel William Tutt, Adler…...
Policy Pro: Council eyes construction oversight rules after Pfizer HQ scare
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (227+ words) Plus other news at the intersection of policy and real estate Hey there, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: City Council members Virginia Maloney and Pierina Sanchez, MetroLoft…...
Policy Pro: HPD floats 421a rule change to keep more projects alive
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (205+ words) Hi, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, Office of Management and Budget Director Sherif Soliman, Technico Construction Services and others. Have a tip or…...
NY Dirt: City budget ups buildings department, social services spending
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (572+ words) New voucher program is small fraction of 2027 housing outlays New York City’s budget is finally here — let’s dive into some of the details. The battle over housing voucher expansion that once threatened to derail budget negotiations is just one controversial…...
Policy Pro: NY electric buildings fight could reach the Supreme Court
1+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) Court case could dictate the pace of electrification across the state Hey there, let’s get into the latest news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: Managing partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg Sarah…...
NYC developer in hot pursuit of Albany data center
2+ week, 1+ day ago (391+ words) EKG Group eyeing zoning change as part of tech campus Even as a data center moratorium sits on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk, awaiting a signature, a zoning change could push forward a development right in the state capital. EKG Group’s…...
NYC's New Pied-à-Terre Tax Explained
2+ week, 1+ day ago (17+ words) The Real Deal NYC's New Pied-à-Terre Tax Explained...
DSA Wins Could Revive REST Act, City Council Deals Advance
2+ week, 5+ day ago (226+ words) Larger caucus could give tenant bloc rent control momentum Hey there, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: Tenant-rights attorney Adam Bojak, Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown, state Sen....
PolicyPro: SEQRA reform goes live, pied-à-terre tax set for July start
3+ week, 6+ day ago (308+ words) State budget process is finally wrapping up Hey there, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: President and CEO of the New York Building Congress Carlo Scissura, State Sen....