1. Council Member David Yassky plans to file legislation that would
require owners of vacant property to pay an annual fee of up to $5,000 [Queens Crap]
2. At 25 Bond Street, developer Tony Goldman found the buyers first, then the location [NYT]
3. Developer of controversial Carroll Gardens project prepares to answer questions, but is “to put certain things in writing” [Gowanus Lounge]
4. New York City braces for economic uncertainty [NYT]
5. A look at the best places to rent around the country [Business Week]