Monday, August 31, 2015
Walker goes full Forrest Gump, says Canadian border wall is “legitimate issue for us to look at”
Update: Readers who hunger for more mockery of Scott Walker should check out the #CanadaWall tag on twitter. ————————————– Today on Meet the Press, Scott Walker said that a border wall between the United States and Canada is “a legitimate issue for us to look at”. I expect his campaign will tomorrow release a “clarifying” more »
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Walker goes full Forrest Gump, says Canadian border wall is “legitimate issue for us to look at”
Update: Readers who hunger for more mockery of Scott Walker should check out the #CanadaWall tag on twitter. ————————————– Today on Meet the Press, Scott Walker said that a border wall between the United States and Canada is “a legitimate issue for us to look at”. I expect his campaign will tomorrow release a “clarifying” more »
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Highpoint Associates drags feet for 7 months on fire repairs
412 West 46th Street in Hell’s Kitchen
More than six months after a fire tore through Highpoint Associates’ 412 West 46th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, cutting gas and destroying parts of the roof, the landlord and its property manager Keystone Management have failed to make basic repairs, tenants say.
Tarps cover holes in the roof, and rainwater is being routed through a series of tarps and hoses, according to residents’ photos. (more…)
Thursday, August 27, 2015
REBNY, construction unions to begin 421a talks in September
From left: John Banks, Steven Spinola and Gary Labarbera
Formal discussions between trade groups representing developers and construction workers over the revised 421a tax abatement are set to begin in a few weeks.
John Banks and Steven Spinola, the current and former heads of the Real Estate Board of New York, respectively, have already begun to meet with their counterpart, Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, a construction workers union umbrella group, with official negotiations set to begin as early as late September. (more…)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The Wrap: W’burg cinema owner checks out Pavilion Theater site, comedian’s old LA estate wants $135M … and more
Comedian Danny Thomas’ former estate in Beverly Hills (credit: Business Wire)
1. Williamsburg cinema owner “interested” in Pavilion Theater [DNAinfo]
2. Comedian’s old Beverly Hills estate listing for $135 million [WSJ]
3. Greek restaurant Avra opening at Rouge Tomate’s old Midtown space [NYP]
4. De Blasio looking to expand Citi Bike into Staten Island “ASAP” [DNAinfo]
5. Influx of Chinese capital driving U.S. home prices above 2006 peak [Business Insider]
6. Artist designs concept for floating Hudson River “food forest” [NYO]
— Rey Mashayekhi
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
New Council zoning chair sees post as platform
Donovan Richards
From the August issue: The new chair of the City Council’s subcommittee on zoning and franchises plans to use the position to advocate for affordable housing, transportation improvements and other progressive causes.
Though just 32, Donovan Richards has already worked in city government for 12 years, beginning as an intern under then-City Council Member James Sanders, for whom he worked his way up to chief of staff. Richards was elected in 2013 in a special election to replace Sanders, who is now a state senator, representing southeastern Queens. [more]
Monday, August 24, 2015
Quinnipiac poll of FL,OH,PA: fortunes of Walker and Clinton sink as Biden’s rise
Notice that in the crucial state of Ohio, Scott Walker is only at 2%. This is all come to a poll looking for these days: Walker’s failure. But other people are paying attention to the bigger picture, of course. Rubio is the only Republican polling ahead of Clinton in Ohio. Quinnipiac Poll: @MarcoRubio is the more »
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Scott Walker flip flops on birthright citizenship. Blames tiredness.
"Scott Walker said he accidentally took a position on [citizenship] because he was 'tired'"
https://t.co/BBMDYMZQJo pic.twitter.com/vqBv0rSU8b — Billmon (@billmon1) August 21, 2015 At the Iowa state fair, Walker was for elimination of birthright citizenship. By Friday he had “no position” on it. “I’m not taking a position one way or the other,” Walker said in an more »
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Scott Walker flip flops on birthright citizenship. Blames tiredness.
"Scott Walker said he accidentally took a position on [citizenship] because he was 'tired'"
https://t.co/BBMDYMZQJo pic.twitter.com/vqBv0rSU8b — Billmon (@billmon1) August 21, 2015 At the Iowa state fair, Walker was for elimination of birthright citizenship. By Friday he had “no position” on it. “I’m not taking a position one way or the other,” Walker said in an more »
Friday, August 21, 2015
SL Green downgraded by another investment bank
Marc Holliday and 11 Madison Avenue in the Flatiron District
Fresh off a bearish outlook delivered by Goldman Sachs last month, SL Green Realty received another downgrade from a financial services firm this week — with St. Louis-based Stifel Nicolaus downgrading the real estate investment trust to a “hold” rating from its previous “buy” status.
The ratings drop comes as the ink has yet to fully dry on SL Green’s colossal $2.6 billion acquisition of 11 Madison Avenue from the Sapir Organization and CIM Group. (more…)
Nine West seals two more subleases at 1411 Broadway
Daniel Fournier and 1411 Broadway in Midtown
Fashion retailer Nine West sealed two subleases with garment companies for more than 102,000 square feet at Ivanhoe Cambridge’s 1411 Broadway office building near Times Square.
Basic Resources is taking more than 57,000 square feet on the 40-story tower’s entire second floor and part of its third floor, moving from its location at Charles Ishay and the Oved Group’s 31 West 34th Street. (more…)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Marquette U. Poll of Wisconsinites: 39% approve of job Walker is doing as Guv, 57% disapprove
The most significant bit of news in this poll, in my opinion, is the fact that Wisconsinites are taking a dim view of Scott Walker’s performance. His 39% “job approval” rating is down 2 points from where it was in April when 41% approved of his performance as Governor. Walker’s doing much worse than Obama more »
Rush helps raise over $25,000 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Stephen Ross’ latest sports bet? Drone racing
An unmanned flying drone (inset: Stephen Ross)
First the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, then a planned stake in Formula 1 racing, and now this – Related Cos.’ Stephen Ross is investing $1 million to fund a new drone racing league through his RSE Ventures. (more…)
Fisher Brothers and UAE to build 27-story tower near UN
From left: UAE’s President Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan and Winston Fisher
UPDATED, 12:15 p.m., Aug. 12: The United Arab Emirates are planning to build a 27-story mixed-use tower at 315 East 46th Street, according to permits filed with the Department of Buildings Wednesday.
Fisher Brothers is the development and construction manager for the Middle Eastern government. The UAE embassy bought the land back in 2009 for $44.7 million. (more…)
Monday, August 10, 2015
Murdoch’s Village mansion back on the market — for $29M
From left: 278 West 11th Street in the West Village and Rupert Murdoch
Media titan Rupert Murdoch, hot off the much-watched first presidential primary debate on Fox News, settled a debate of his own and decided to relist his West Village townhouse, just five months after purchase. (more…)
19 deals at $4 million and up last week
The penthouse at 55 Warren and Donna Olshan (inset)
Luxury real estate took a breather last week, with only 19 contracts signed on properties $4 million and up, the lowest since January, according to Olshan Realty’s latest luxury report. (more…)
Sunday, August 9, 2015
NYC to get first massive ball pit for adults
The installation during its London tour
Forget the waterslide in the Financial District; New York City is getting an even more nostalgic amenity — a massive ball pit for adults. (more…)
Thursday, August 6, 2015
John Doe developments: Walker was target in 2011, Appeal impending
Eagle Scout integrity: “Gov. Scott Walker was under criminal investigation in 2011 for misconduct in office — even as he insisted he wasn’t — over a proposed real estate deal when he was Milwaukee County executive, according to records filed Wednesday in federal court” Source: Despite denials, Scott Walker was target of probe in 2011 more »
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Proof: Scott Walker’s aide Archer lied. Maltreatment she claimed rec’d during #JohnDoe raid refuted by newly released recording
Recorded audio from the FBI-assisted raid of Cynthia Archer’s home has been released. “The audio of the raid is being released now in an attempt to rebut claims Archer makes in her suit. For instance, she said in her filing that officers stormed into her house “throwing the (search) warrant at her without giving her more »
Hello Kitty pops up in Times Square
1565 Broadway and a Hello Kitty mascot
Say “Hello Kitty” in Times Square while you can.
The ubiquitous Japanese brand — whose whiskered visage has adorned lunch boxes and backpacks for more than 40 years — is operating a pop-up shop on the Times Square bow tie through the holiday season. (more…)
Sunday, August 2, 2015
From the archives: Strange and true broker stories
From the first showing to the final closing, every apartment sale has a story, and some of them are real jaw-droppers.
The broker and her clients who received an unexpectedly snooty greeting from a surprise squatter. The luxury co-op client who got indicted for fraud before the deal closed. The real estate attorney with a sideline in kidnapping. The tranquilized dog. (Don’t worry, it’ll all be clear below.) From farce to tragedy, there are a million real estate stories in the naked city, and The Real Deal has collected a few memorable ones. Read the full story from the December 2004 issue after the jump.
Forbes to open satellite space in Greenwich Village
From left: Forbes Building in Manhattan and Forbes Media CEO Mike Perlis
If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
Forbes Media is planning to open a 7,500-square-foot satellite office in Greenwich Village that will include a private dining room and will be used for receptions, business meetings, presentations and speaking engagements, according to the New York Post. (more…)
NYU files plans for Cobble Hill medical facility
Rendering of the new development of the former Long Island College Hospital site in Cobble Hill
NYU Medical Center filed plans for its proposed medical facility at the former site of the Long Island College Hospital at 339 Hicks Street in Cobble Hill, according to a permit application filed with the city Friday. (more…)
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Milwaukee Bucks arena is product of bizarre and bipartisan bedfellows
It takes an incestuous bipartisan pile of snakes to foist this expense upon Wisconsin when only 9%* of the Wisconsin public wants to help fund it AND when the administration is slashing public education funding. Steve Horn and Michael Arria have a long and interesting piece out on Truthdig that exposes backroom bipartisanship and public more »
New book Neil Peart: Cultural Repercussions now available as part of Humble Music Book Bundle
UPDATE - 7/30@2:51PM: Author Bradley Birzer informed me that the book will be out September 15th in ebook and paperback.
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