Category Archives: Real estate

Manhattan Borough President protests LeFrak plan to demolish historic building

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Editor

April 7, 2014- The Observer reports that Gale Brewer is calling for changes in the city landmarking process after they were “blindsided” by the LeFrak organization. The Rizzoli bookstore on 57th street was not allowed to be landmarked, and is … Continue reading →

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Small law firm sues NYC for $21B over racially biased property taxes

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Editor

March 23, 2014- Crain’s reports, “Late last month, a pair of lawyers working for Newman Ferrara, a small law firm, set New York’s powerful real estate industry on its ear by filing a class-action suit that challenges the basic underpinnings … Continue reading →

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Jenifer Rajkumar takes control of Gateway away from Plaskin’s GPTA

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Editor

April 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD BatteryPark.TV has extensively reported on the feckless leadership of Glenn Plaskin and his Gateway Plaza Tenant Association (GPTA), as it allowed Gateway tenants to freeze in the winter and bake in the … Continue reading →

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The Institute of Culinary Education moves to Brookfield Place

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Editor

October 23, 2013- Brookfield Place landed yet another high-profile tenant. The Institute of Culinary Education is relocating Downtown. On the Brookfield website, “The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is New York City’s largest and most acclaimed center for culinary learning. … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: New daycare coming soon to Brookfield Place

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Editor

March 10, 2014- The Bright Horizons daycare is coming soon. It is the construction going on at 1 WFC at the sidewalk level, across from Gristedes and SouthWestNY. The workers said that the company made walk-throughs and hope to open … Continue reading →

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For Larry Silverstein, Seeking WTC Subsidies, More Is Never Enough

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Editor

April 2, 2014- The NYT reports how Larry Silverstein, the man behind the decade-stalled redeveloped WTC site, is constantly complaining about being broke and demands more and more government subsidies. (more…)

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Legal tips for 22 River Terrace tenants

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Editor

April 2, 2014- There are many useful websites that summarize New York law governing tenant’s rights, such as this one. The tenants who were tricked into signing riders in their lease agreeing to eviction, might have a case that the … Continue reading →

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Jenifer Rajkumar leads lawsuit against LeFrak

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

April 1, 2014- ” PRNewswire- The LeFrak Organization, one of the largest landlords in New York City, put the deep freeze on thousands of Battery Park City residents during one of the coldest winters in recent memory. That is the … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Skybridge to connect NYMEX and Brookfield’s WFC 4

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

April 1, 2014- Details to follow (more…)

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Interactive map of all the new high-rises going in Downtown

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Editor

March 12, 2014- DNAinfo made an interactive Google map of the dozens of large new construction projects below Canal that will completely transform the area within 12-months. (more…)

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Drug-busting task force lands at Brookfield Place

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Drug Enforcement Agency’s New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force—an elite, joint federal, state and local group—will take one acre of space in lower Manhattan along the Hudson River. The feds will pick … Continue reading →

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Broadsheet refuses to report on pending 4:00 AM liquor license at Pier A

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 18, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Viewers have reported to BP.TV that they sent letters to the editor of the Broadsheet (BS), and also requested the BS to alert the community, about the pending 4:00 AM liquor license for … Continue reading →

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Comptroller Stringer claims conflicts of interest plague city contracts

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Editor

March 30, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “After a review of agency records from July 2007 to April 2013, the EDC failed to ensure contractors’ affidavits about conflicts of interest were completed on time during project bids, didn’t document follow-ups on contractors … Continue reading →

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State and City electeds support tenants at 22 River Terrace

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014 John Tashjian, Principal Centurion Real Estate Partners, 595 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10002 Dear Mr. Tashjian, As elected representatives for the area, we are writing to express our concerns regarding a condominium conversion plan for a … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: We know the opening date for Brookfield Place restaurants

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Editor

March 26, 2014- By Steven E. Greer The opening date for the second floor group of 14 restaurants in Brookfield Place will be (more…)

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Congressman Nadler to speak at Gateway Plaza Saturday

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Editor

March 28, 2014- Congressman Nadler will be holding a Town Hall meeting at Gateway Plaza Saturday the 30th (tomorrow) at 11:00 AM, to discuss the slumlord conditions of the building. You can also voice your concerns about the ferry boat … Continue reading →

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Brookfield Place still on track to open in April

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Editor

March 25, 2014- Disregard the bad reporting, below. Brookfield Place is on track to open in April. The reporter has been fired. March 21, 2014- By Steven E. Greer We learned today that the Brookfield Place food court is nowhere … Continue reading →

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WWE’s Shane McMahon sues claiming injuries from water leaks in building

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Editor

March 24, 2014- A blog reports, “Shane McMahon, son of World Wrestling (more…)

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Sale of Hudson River Park air rights advances

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- Crain’s reports, “The Hudson River Park Trust and community groups are set to meet with the City Planning Commission next week to (more…)

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Exclusive: Second major lapse in Port Authority security at One WTC

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Editor

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer It’s happened again! The NY Post is reporting that a 16-year-old young man, out of boredom, sneaked past sleeping security guards at One WTC (The Freedom Tower), and made it to the top … Continue reading →

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