Dec. 16, 2024 By QNS’s Advertising Partner Beach Green Dunes III Fostering community and prioritizing affordability in Edgemere, Queens. Beach Green Dunes III is a new, fully affordable mixed-use project currently in construction in the Edgemere neighborhood of Far Rockaway, Queens. Situated across the street from the Beach 36th Street A train station, and in…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In response to a growing gig economy, the New York State Dept. of State recently launched a new campaign to promote jobs that require a state-issued license. The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign is a public service message to inform New Yorkers about the dozens of licensed professions…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Council passed a package of bills on Thursday, Dec. 5, aimed at addressing increasing flooding issues across the city. The legislation, Intro 0814 and Intro 0815, was introduced and authored by Council Member James F. Gennaro, who represents District 24, covering neighborhoods such as Briarwood, Fresh…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The real estate developer Slate Property Group announced that it has partnered with White Oak Real Estate Capital to provide a $70 million construction loan to Watermark Capital Group for the development of a 26-story, 184-unit multifamily building at 41-08 Crescent St. in Long Island City. Watermark Capital Group,… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2024 By Max Parrott A Jamaica-based business development and management consulting firm hosted a networking event in Jamaica last week aimed at supporting local construction businesses. R.F. Wilkins Consultants hosted a strategy and networking event on Wednesday night to equip construction-related business owners with the knowledge to scale their businesses to the…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 60 units at Trylon Tower, a 16-story residential development in Rego Park. Located at 98-81 Queens Blvd., Trylon Tower features 170 residential units, with 110 offered at market rate. Of the 60 remaining units, 17 have been designated for…
Dec. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a new 9-story residential building at 35-20 149th St. in Flushing. Located between 35th Avenue and Northern Boulevard, the proposed development would rise to a height of 91 feet and provide 23,102 square feet of residential space spread across 29…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City retained its title for having the most zip codes with the highest median rent in the United States in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentHop. For the second consecutive year, the report found that New York City accounts for 39…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City leads the United States in formerly industrial and retail spaces being converted into self storage over the last decade, according to a report by the self storage listing site Storage Cafe. In addition to having an abundance of industrial, commercial and office buildings that have…