The Donald slams fiscal cliff deal, office buildings rise on spec … and more

Inside Temple Court on Beekman Street (credit: Curbed)
Inside Temple Court on Beekman Street (credit: Curbed)

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1. The Donald isn’t happy about the fiscal cliff deal [Yahoo!]
2. Inside the FiDi’s ornate Temple Court [Curbed]
3. Office towers rise on spec [WSJ]
4. Congress’ failure to bring Sandy relief bill to a vote is “why the American people hate Congress,” Chris Christie says [NYO]
5. Denim label Funky Soul leases 3,400 square feet on Seventh Avenue in Midtown [NYO]
6. Money manager puts his private island on the market for $12.9 million [Business Insider]
7. Tax incentives for UES businesses that cater to the under-24 set; only non-contextual new buildings in Columbus Square — and other zoning recommendations from the Observer [NYO]
8. Safer cities, more dangerous suburbs [WSJ]
9. Is Oprah Beverly Hills-bound? [Curbed]
10. New Year’s resolutions for would-be home buyers [AOL]
11. In L.A., nearly 300 homes sold for more than $5 million in 2012 [LA Times]