Twelve-billion-dollar weather disasters have already hit the U.S. through the first half of 2026, causing at least $31.9 billion in damage, according to Climate Central1, the nonprofit that now maintains the disaster database NOAA discontinued. That follows 2025 research2 that closed with 23 such events and $115 billion in losses – the third-highest year on record. Disasters that struck once every 82 days in the 1980s now strike roughly every two weeks, according to Climate C

We recently gathered at the Le Parc Sales Gallery (757 Flatbush Ave) for an exclusive evening celebrating the momentum and vision behind Brooklyn’s newest luxury residential project. The event brought together industry professionals, partners, and future residents for an insightful discussion on the future of neighborhood development, modern architecture, and refined urban living in Flatbush. Highlights from the Evening A First Look at the Vision: Attendees explored the sales

Behind every landmark residential development lies an exceptional coalition of visionaries, strategists, and design leaders. At Le Parc (757 Flatbush Ave), our vision for bringing elevated, modern luxury living to Prospect Lefferts Gardens has been brought to life through seamless collaboration with industry-leading partners. From architectural and interior excellence to masterclass sales execution, we are proud to spotlight the key collaborators who joined us at our recent s

Long Island City, NY — Located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, RADIANT has officially finished construction, revealing its built facade to the Long Island City skyline. Newly released photography highlights the finished 19-story luxury development, designed by ODA Architecture with interiors by Paris Forino and developed by New Empire Corp. The images capture the building’s real-world look, moving beyond digital concept renderings to demonstrate how its architectural design tran

Twelve-billion-dollar weather disasters have already hit the U.S. through the first half of 2026, causing at least $31.9 billion in damage, according to Climate Central1, the nonprofit that now maintains the disaster database NOAA discontinued. That follows 2025 research2 that closed with 23 such events and $115 billion in losses – the third-highest year on record. Disasters that struck once every 82 days in the 1980s now strike roughly every two weeks, according to Climate C

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’,