Zohran Mandami Leaves ‘Affordable’ New York Apartment, Next Tenant Will Face 35% Increase Because of Socialist Rent Control
People looking to rent in New York’s rent-stabilized apartments might face some surprises after Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s visit to Gracie Mansion, according to reports. Apartments in Queens are reportedly going for $800 a month, which is 35% more than what Mamdani himself paid. Officials mentioned that while the Astoria apartments are rent-regulated, they are listed […]
Vietnam veteran states he felt the need to become ‘aggressive’ and take his firearm when his female tenant began to scream.
Vietnam Veteran Defends Home, Injures Intruder This week, news surfaced regarding the tragic incident where a 79-year-old homeowner in Los Angeles was killed after tackling a naked intruder. The veteran, George Carcock, acted in defense not only of himself but also for the tenants who were in distress. From his hospital bed, Carcock shared his […]
NYC tenant disposed of lover’s decomposing body in trash, but the foul smell couldn’t be concealed: sources
A man from Brooklyn is facing allegations of disposing of his boyfriend’s decaying body in a trash can, an act that didn’t remain unnoticed for long due to the overwhelming stench, according to sources. Christopher Moss, 38, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon on charges related to concealing a body. This followed reports of a […]
190 Bowery to secure a permanent office tenant
New Tenant for 190 Bowery The well-known graffiti-adorned building at 190 Bowery is set to welcome its first long-term office tenant since Jay Maisel sold it to Abby Rosen’s RFR back in 2015. Maisel had lived there with his family for almost fifty years. Industrious, a company specializing in “work experience,” will be taking the […]
Terminal Warehouse in West Chelsea secures its first tenant
A significant advancement has been made in the redevelopment of the historic terminal warehouse, with Hospitality Group securing a lease for a 50,000 square foot upscale event space. The venue, named after notable architect George Mallory and constructed in the 1890s, is the first tenant signed in West Chelsea’s expansive 1.3 million square foot industrial […]
Tenant at Trump Tower claims landlord took her $7,000 Hermes bag after she missed rent payments
Residents at Trump Tower are backing claims from Sehra Waheed, an interior designer, who alleges that her landlord, Trinity Bui, wrongfully seized her high-end possessions after she fell behind on $90,000 in rent. Waheed, 46, originally rented a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the 18th floor for $7,500 a month in November 2022. However, after the […]
Super Bowl champion Chris Canty involved in legal dispute with tenant in NYC
Former New York Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty is facing allegations regarding his handling of tenants in a townhouse he owns in the Upper West Side. Documents reveal that the Super Bowl champion, who co-hosts ESPN Radio’s “Sportsmanlike,” is said to be using excessive pressure to remove the last tenant from his $5.2 million property, […]
Tenant advocate Brad Hoylman has family ties to a building owned by a ‘slumlord.’
Records reveal that the families of some candidates in the Borough of Manhattan own a residential complex in Maryland that has accumulated 1,600 violations related to rodents, mold, and other serious issues. Brad Hoyleman Cigar, a Democrat and advocate for tenant rights endorsed by the Tenant’s Political Action Committee, is connected to the Tower Apartments, […]
Empire State Building’s landlord enjoys King Kong-size boost from tenant expansions
Good news for the Manhattan office market is in several highly reported forms, including vacancy in attractive “trophy” buildings, rising investment sales prices, and lower anchor tenants’ commitments. However, what is often overlooked is the expansion, expansion and renewal of existing leases. They are a major factor in their success, especially at Empire State Realty […]
Audemars Piguet becomes first NYC retail tenant at 785 Fifth Ave.
Fifty years after being a faceless bank branch, the precious corner space on the first floor of 785 Fifth Ave. will ultimately welcome retail tenants. Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet has signed a lease for the entire corner of East 60th Street, almost 12,000 square feet. The former Citibank branch of narrow laundry got its […]