Emily Myers

Thousands of New Yorkers have signed an online petition saying the new ice rink and pool planned for the north end of Central Park will be too small.

If you own a co-op or condo in NYC, it’s probably one of your most valuable assets. If you intend to own the property for a long time and want to avoid or reduce inheritance or estate taxes, setting up a trust can be a savvy solution.

When you buy a condo or co-op in NYC, it's important to do everything you can to find out how the building is run. After all, it’s is a big investment—so what are the secrets to a well-run building? What are the typical flashpoints between residents and how are they best resolved? These are some of the questions addressed in this week's podcast with real estate attorney Steve Wagner, partner at the Manhattan law firm Wagner, Berkow & Brandt (and a Brick Underground sponsor).

Toxic chemicals would need to be dredged from Coney Island Creek—potentially harming marine life—in order to accommodate a planned dock for a high-speed ferry to Manhattan.

Steve Wagner, partner at the Manhattan law firm Wagner, Berkow & Brandt, describes the process to change the existing zoning of a building in NYC, which requires public hearings before the local community board and review by the City Planning Commission and the City Council. It can take many months.

The broker fee has been reinstated. A New York judge granted a temporary restraining order effectively suspending the guidance issued by the Department of State, which had interpreted a section in last year’s new rent laws to mean it was illegal for renters to be asked to pay a fee to a landlord’s broker unless it was $20 for a background or credit check.