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Description: In this week’s Deconstruct, we examine how record Wall Street bonuses could influence New York City’s luxury real estate market. Plus: the upcoming trial of a former Vornado executive accused of fraud, foreclosure risks at Kaufman Astoria Studios, and why Palantir’s Miami headquarters announcement may not be what it seems.

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In this week’s Deconstruct, we examine how record Wall Street bonuses could influence New York City’s luxury real estate market. Plus: the upcoming trial of a former Vornado executive accused of fraud, foreclosure risks at Kaufman Astoria Studios, and why Palantir’s Miami headquarters announcement may not be what it seems.

After a $10 million fraud, Josh Schuster's victims struggle to claw back their cash | Deconstruct

The Trump Library Foundation just dropped a flashy new rendering of its proposed Miami skyscraper—and it’s massive. But beyond the bold design, there’s still a big question: what exactly will it be used for? 

Trump presidential library to soar above Miami skyline #shorts

A celebrity dentist is taking on his own co-op board—and raising a much bigger question about power in New York real estate. 🏙️

Dentist to the stars sues Central Park South co-op, board #shorts

A nearly $10M scheme allegedly hiding in plain sight at one of New York’s most powerful landlords. Former Vornado exec Jared Solomon is headed to trial in April, accused of funneling millions through fake brokerage firms and phony invoices tied to its Times Square signage business.

Former Vornado exec to face embezzlement trial in April #shorts

Most homebuyers don't even realize there's a battle over listings happening right now. Reporter Sheridan Wall joins the Deconstruct podcast to break down how Zillow's dominance — and new alliances like Compass' partnership with Redfin — could start shifting where buyers search and what homes they actually see.

Who controls what homes you see? The listing wars explained | Deconstruct

Zohran Mamdani’s Rent Guidelines Board says the average rent-stabilized landlord is doing just fine. The RGB just released its annual report on landlord profits and expenses, which finds that for NYC buildings containing rent-stabilized units, average Net Operating Income rose 6.2% from 2023 to 2024. Mamdani and tenant advocates say this bolsters the case for a rent freeze, while landlord representatives say the number is misleading.

Rent Guidelines Board says buildings’ net income climbed by 6% #shorts

David Simon's death marks the end of a retail era — and sharpens the story of what comes next. The future of the American mall is increasingly a tale of two markets: closures and delinquencies on one end, luxury, experience-driven strength on the other.

Mall titan David Simon dies at 64 #shorts

Residential brokers cash in when they move listings. But they can't do it alone. The brokerages where they hang their hats take a split, and other service providers have often looked to profit on the home sales market. TRD's Sheridan Wall tracked a battle between brokerage giant Compass and listings platform Zillow, as the two took to the courts to determine who decides where and how brokers market those listings for sale. 

Breaking down the battle between brokerages and tech platforms | Deconstruct

Momentum is building… but cracks are starting to show at the World Trade Center.

5 WTC plans on “pause” due to rising costs #shorts

Coming soon: A whole new landscape for home sales. Compass and Zillow have reached a legal truce, and now both are betting on pre-market listings — with Compass’s “Coming Soon” and Zillow Preview.

Zillow launches pre-market option #shorts

Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer is facing major pushback over his plans to revamp the pool deck at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Miami Beach is in revolt over waterslides #shorts

In this exclusive look from The Real Deal’s Miami Real Estate Forum, Chanan Averbuch, Chief Experience Officer at BlueSquare X, reveals how the intersection of hardware, software, and storytelling is revolutionizing the luxury property market. 

BlueSquare X is launching a new era of luxury sales galleries using immersive tech l | Brand Studio

In the latest episode of Deconstruct, a podcast by The Real Deal, hosts Lilah Burke and Hannah Kramer talk about proposals for increased property taxes, rent control, and a rezoning that could open a floodgate for New York City development. In an interview with TRD Policy Pro reporter Caroline Spivack, they dive into a debate over Section 8 vouchers, which some landlords say are unconstitutional.

A constitutional crisis in Section 8 housing | Deconstruct

Is 3D-printed housing the future, or just the latest proptech promise? Icon is putting that question to the market, opening up its Titan robotic construction system to outside builders.

Is 3D-printing the future of construction? #shorts

Even trophy mansions have to meet the market. Billionaire developer Nick Candy's Los Angeles estate is back for $58 million after first asking $85 million in 2022. The discount is dramatic — but in LA's luxury market, it's becoming less unusual.

What's the right place for an LA trophy mansion? #shorts

New York wants to build 200,000 affordable homes. But what if tens of thousands of apartments could come online right now?

The real reason NYC rents wont drop #shorts

Is Tilman Fertitta about to roll the dice on Caesars? 🎲

Is Tilman Fertitta about to buy Caesars? #shorts

RXR and TF Cornerstone took potential investors on a "field trip" to pitch 175 Park, the proposed supertall that could become America's tallest skyscraper by roof height. The catch: the project is expected to cost $6.5 billion, and with $4.8 billion in federal loans not yet secured, private financing could be do-or-die.

Developers for this $6.5 billion supertall took investors on a “field trip" #shorts

Why are apartments sitting empty in a city desperate for housing? Multifamily broker Lev Mavashev joins the Deconstruct podcast to break down the economics behind so-called "warehousing" in NYC rent-stabilized buildings.

Why some NYC apartments sit vacant | Desconstruct

Global conflict is showing up somewhere unexpected: Southern California real estate. With defense spending climbing, aerospace companies are expanding across the region, fueling demand for industrial space and raising bigger questions about investment, jobs and housing.