2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… from $2 million to $45 million around Williamsburg and East Williamsburg but keep an eye out to see if that changes … projects even in the Flatiron or the East Village Photo 19 Park Place … Amenities go a la carte … On a lighter note … new subway service will also be a hot topic in 2017 and Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz Jr tells us that local …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM
Robert Caro on the enduring legacy of Robert Moses

… On one placard Caro reflects on interviewing Moses in his home where he saw him framed by the causeway and park that … which Moses was Chairman and Director respectivelyhad the resources at the time to dramatically expand the LIRR and … want poor people of color from the city accessing Jones Beach which was established while Moses was President of the …

By Alanna Schubach |February 19, 2016 - 12:59PM
De Blasio's big rezoning plan: what you need to know now

… to create and preserve hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units citywide But since the city released early … in the mayors proposal changes in zoning that will allow developers to build higher and by continuing to make … for the inclusion of affordable units and housing for seniors The plan would also eliminate parking space …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 7, 2015 - 8:59AM