Mayor Bill de Blasio (Getty, iStock)
New York
May 1, 2022

De Blasio’s post-mayoral home has been a 4-star Brooklyn hotel

Can the world’s most famous skyline also be the most forward-thinking on climate?
New York
Mar 4, 2022

Can the world’s most famous skyline also be the most forward-thinking on climate?

Ben Furnas, de Blasio’s climate czar, on how regulation and govt funding can slash New York real estate's energy footprint
Mayor Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio (Getty)
New York
Jan 5, 2022

3 things you missed while cheering de Blasio’s departure

Real estate news slipped under radar as New Yorkers bid riddance to Bill
Photo via NYCEDC
New York
Dec 30, 2021

NYC floats $5B coastline extension in Lower Manhattan climate plan

East River waterfront project part of 4-part resiliency plan
Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability director Ben Furnas and The Real Deal's Hiten Samtani (Ben Furnas)
New York
Dec 30, 2021

Exit interview: New York’s climate chief on reshaping the city

Ben Furnas talks Local Law 97, banning gas and helping landlords go green
From left: Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Rep. Lee Zeldin
New York
Dec 13, 2021

Here’s where the top contenders for NY governor stand on real estate

With key issues at stake, who is the industry's favored candidate? Here’s what we know so far:
Council members Margaret Chin and Carlina Rivera (Getty, iStock)
New York
Dec 9, 2021

City Council tweaks Soho rezoning, assuring its passage

Despite some concessions on density, a victory for de Blasio and real estate
Douglas Development's Jeffrey Levine, Toll Brothers' David Von Spreckelsen and Mayor Bill de Blasio (Getty, Toll Brothers)
New York
Dec 9, 2021

De Blasio defied warning that he stop asking developers for donations

Court reveals mayor ignored determination that solicitations were unethical
The City Council reached a deal on a bill that will require new buildings with fewer than seven stories to go electric in 2024, and then will apply to buildings taller than that in 2027.
New York
Dec 8, 2021

New buildings must go electric under City Council deal

Shorter buildings face mandate in 2024, taller ones in 2027
From left: Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Rep. Lee Zeldin
National
Dec 3, 2021

Here’s where the top contenders for NY governor stand on real estate

With key issues at stake, who is the industry's favored candidate? Here’s what we know so far:
Interactive Map of Projects Planned Under Gowanus Rezoning
New York
Nov 29, 2021

Here they come: Map shows projects planned in rezoned Gowanus

Interactive display shows what’s on the way for post-industrial Brooklyn neighborhood
City Council greenlights Gowanus, Blood Center rezonings
New York
Nov 23, 2021

City Council greenlights Gowanus, Blood Center rezonings

Votes are victories for real estate industry, de Blasio administration
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Hotel Trades Council's Rich Maroko and Council member Rafael Salamanca (Getty, iStock)
New York
Nov 23, 2021

Hotel development blocker now one step from de Blasio’s desk

Mandate for special permits clears City Council committee
New buildings may have to go electric as gas ban gains momentum
New York
Nov 17, 2021

New buildings may have to go electric as gas ban gains momentum

De Blasio administration supports bill, now moving through City Council
Check, please! Locals demand city undo outdoor dining
New York
Nov 1, 2021

Check, please! Locals demand city undo outdoor dining

Lawsuit aims to overturn decision to make Open Restaurants permanent
Court reverses NYC law protecting non-paying businesses
New York
Oct 29, 2021

Court reverses NYC law protecting non-paying businesses

City Council’s suspension of personal liability clauses deemed unconstitutional
Vornado’s Roth reportedly batted down de Blasio’s plans for Fifth Ave. busway
New York
Oct 27, 2021

Vornado’s Roth reportedly batted down de Blasio’s plans for Fifth Ave. busway

Project paused after developer’s City Hall meeting this month