New Empire Group, a New York-based development and construction management group, has expanded its real estate development portfolio with three recent Manhattan acquisitions totaling more than $122 million. Together, the three development sites will bring more than 500 new residential units to the market. The $51-million acquisition of 4 W. 43rd St., which will support 286 residential condominiums, is expected to close in 2027. In June, New Empire closed on 10 E. 30th St. (

The projects are expected to add more than 500 residential units across Manhattan. NEW YORK CITY —A New York-based real estate development and construction management firm recently purchased three buildings in Manhattan totaling more than $122 million. The projects are expected to add more than 500 residential units across Manhattan, according to New Empire Group. The developments include: 567 2nd Avenue — Rose Hill Condominium: Acquired for $38 million in December 2025, the

Photo courtesy of Conica Studio Radiant, the latest luxury condominium from New Empire Corp, announced it received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), marking a significant landmark for the Long Island City property. Issued by the NYC Department of Buildings, a TCO certifies that the building is safe for occupancy in accordance with applicable codes, allowing buyers to start closing on their properties in July and begin the move-in process. “The TCO is an important mo

Real estate is a people business before it is a property business — Many people enter the industry believing that success is primarily about finding the right site or negotiating the lowest price. Those things matter, but almost every project depends on relationships — with sellers, lenders, investors, architects, contractors, agencies, brokers, employees, and communities. As a part of my series about the ‘Five Things You Need To Know To Succeed In The Real Estate Industry’,

August 20, 2026 BY KYLE STEVENS The heart of Long Island City was buzzing when Radiant LIC (24-01 Queens Plaza N, Long Island City, NY 11101) threw its official Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) party on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Chairman and CEO of New Empire Corp., Bentley Zhao, along with members who helped develop Radiant LIC and prospective buyers, gathered on the 19th floor of the building to clink glasses and celebrate the milestone of 60% of the residences bei

By Ethan Marshall The Radiant is located at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. Photo courtesy of New Empire Corp. Construction has now finished on Radiant, a 19-story condominium with 117 housing units at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. The building, alternatively addressed as 41-45 24th St., has 19 floors and spans 115,000 square feet. In addition to the 117 condos, which range in size from studios to two-bedroom units, Radiant also features 2,738 square

Construction is finished on Radiant LIC, a 19-story residential building at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ODA New York and developed by New Empire Corporation, the 115,000-square-foot structure yields 117 condominium units in studio to two-bedroom layouts. The project also includes 2,738 square feet of commercial space and a suite of amenities. The property is alternately addressed as 41-45 24th Street and is located on an 8,967-square-foot

By Ethan Marshall Radiant received its temporary certificate of occupency. Rendering courtesy of Conica Studio The luxury condominium Radiant, located at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City, announced it has received a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) from the New York City Department of Buildings on Tuesday, July 7. This significant landmark for the property certifies that the building is now safe for occupancy in accordance with applicable codes. As a result,

June 04, 2026 in Real Estate, Events Long Island City just got a little brighter with the official debut of Radiant LIC, New Empire Corp’s new 19-story residential development at 24-01 Queens Plaza North. The ribbon-cutting drew a strong crowd from across the real estate, finance, and legal worlds, with guests gathering in the building’s 19th-floor amenity spaces for cocktails, light bites, music, and guided tours of the model residences, which feature interiors by Paris Fori