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OneLIC Plan: Why It Could Be the Biggest Game-Changer for Long Island City’s Commercial Real Estate
From our vantage point as brokers, the OneLIC Plan is a catalyst for sustainable CRE growth. With nearly 15,000 new housing units, a surge in commercial square footage, and tens of thousands of new residents and jobs, LIC is poised to become a balanced live-work-play community.

What NYC’s New Green Housing Rule Really Means for Commercial Real Estate
At NYCCREA, we believe the Green Fast Track is more than a housing policy — it’s an economic policy. We see this policy as a real turning point. By cutting through years of red tape, the city isn’t just helping housing get built faster — it’s also pushing forward climate goals and creating fresh momentum for commercial real estate.

5 BOLD GOALS: Why The NYC Industrial Plan Is A Massive CRE Opportunity in 2025-2026
545,000+ jobs across 47,000 industrial businesses are the backbone of NYC’s economy—and the Industrial Plan strengthens this foundation. With final adoption by end of 2025, the Plan sets the stage for a new era of industrial investment, freight efficiency, and climate resiliency. What are the 5 Bold Goals of this Plan?

Why is Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue the Best Investment Bet of 2025
We at the New York City Commercial Real Estate Advisors (NYCCREA) brokers are excited to share why Atlantic Avenue is Brooklyn’s Best CRE Opportunity in 2025. After more than a decade of community input, this plan was officially adopted by the City Council on May 28, 2025, and it represents a bold reimagining of one of Brooklyn’s most important east–west corridors.

Manhattan’s Air Rights Gold Rush: Why We’ve Never Seen Deals Like This Before
We’ve been in New York commercial real estate long enough to see zoning shifts come and go, but nothing compares to the City of Yes plan. Air rights used to be a rare, niche play—one of those transactions we’d maybe see once every few years. Now? Everything has changed.

Threat or Test for NYC’s Housing Solution? The Rent Freeze Dilemma
A proposed rent freeze in New York City could gut investor returns, making many office-to-residential conversions financially unworkable. Office conversions offer a quicker path to creating new housing as a rent freeze provides long-term affordability for tenants.

The Game-Changing Stadium That Will Redefine Urban Development in New York
The New York City FC’s new stadium
in Willets Point, Queens will cover 23 acres (9.3 hectares) and combine world-class sports infrastructure with 2,500 affordable homes, a 250-room hotel, a 650-seat public school, and over 40,000 square feet of public space. The new neighborhood is designed to thrive year-round, with retail shops, restaurants, and community plazas that ensure Willets Point becomes a vibrant hub even on non-game days.

A Rent Freeze Is Coming — Here’s What It Means for NYC’s Housing and Investors
At the core of Mamdani’s agenda is his most controversial promise: a citywide rent freeze on nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. These units house more than 2 million residents and form the largest share of the city’s affordable housing supply. Supporters see it as a lifeline for overburdened tenants; critics view it as a financial time bomb for building owners already squeezed by rising costs.