New York
Feb 3, 2023
NYC to weigh hybrid work for city employees
City Hall softens stance on remote work in union negotiations
City Hall
Los Angeles
Jan 5, 2023
Jose Huizar loses bid for solo trial
Federal judge says former LA councilman “failed to meet his heavy burden” of proof
Dallas
Nov 28, 2022
Suburban Dallas city hall to cost 30% more than planned
Voters approved a $25 million bond for the 52,000-square-foot Midlothian city hall and library
San Francisco
Oct 14, 2022
Oakland business leaders demand city work to revive Downtown
Local chamber calls for restoration of City Hall business hours, open meetings
Los Angeles
Oct 10, 2022
Racist chat leads Martinez to resign as LA Council head
Scandal prompts calls for Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to resign from City Council; real estate impact could be coming
Chicago
Mar 16, 2022
Chicago anti-gentrification alderman lists home for $2.4M
Maldonado’s home sits just a block away from the 606 trail, a project that spiked home prices and new construction in the area.
Los Angeles
Mar 3, 2022
Caruso’s call: Tout real estate credentials or camouflage?
Popular sentiment is against billionaire developers. How might the retail mogul adapt?
Los Angeles
May 22, 2020
Landlord lawsuit trashes LA waste collection policy
Owners contend recycLA violates their constitutional rights
Los Angeles
Mar 2, 2020
L.A. short-term rental inventory has plunged in last four months
Steep listings drop corresponds with city’s new Airbnb law
Los Angeles
Aug 28, 2019
Real estate’s role in LA corruption scandals
Developers like Shenzhen New World Group and Charles Co.’s Arman Gabay are among some of the real estate players that have become key figures in investigations into disgraced city officials
Los Angeles
Aug 21, 2019
Ex-city official who was illegally lobbying was also being paid $18K a month by city
Michael LoGrande admitted he violated the city’s “revolving door” policy last week, landing him the biggest fine ever levied against city employee
New York
Aug 19, 2019
The Airbnb crackdown continues: City targets three more buildings
City has sued landlord Slavik Gofman over buildings on West 39th Street, West 30th Street and Grand Street
Los Angeles
Aug 16, 2019
Once tasked with scrutinizing real estate development in LA, ex-city official admits illegally lobbying his former agency
Michael LoGrande, who led the Planning Department for 5 years, agreed to pay a near $300K fine
New York
Jul 8, 2019
Do you work for the city? Then your cubicle is about to get smaller.
City will reduce workstation sizes to 6 feet by 6 feet
New York
Apr 17, 2019
City overvalued Podolsky portfolio by $26M, uncovered docs show
Administration used generous appraisal to justify $173M price tag
New York
Mar 21, 2019
“The system is broken.” Real estate world clashes with NYC politicians at rent regulation panel
Panelists included attorney Adam Leitman Bailey and City Councilman Mark Levine
New York
Apr 14, 2017
Brooklyn-Queens streetcar project may not fund itself
Leaked city memo claims the financial model could be a problem
New York
Jun 21, 2016
Landlords win battle with City Hall over water rate rebate
Judge’s ruling invalidates 2.1% rate hike earlier this year
New York
Jun 9, 2016
Urban Muse scores $67M in financing for 1 Beekman
Bank of Ozarks provided the loan
New York
Apr 4, 2014
Thor Equities pays $11M for City Hall retail
Retail co-op includes 10,000 square feet of retail space, 6,000 square feet of storage space