A Queens neighborhood has broken into New York City's top five most expensive areas for the very first time. According to PropertyShark's latest quarterly report, Malba — a small, affluent enclave in Whitestone near the Nassau County line — saw its median sales price surge a breathtaking 61% year-over-year to a record $2.5 million during Q1 2026. That stratospheric jump placed Malba as the fifth priciest neighborhood in all of New York City, standing just behind Tribeca and S

New York's leading developers pressed forward in 2025, filing plans for 19 million square feet of new projects among the city's 20 most active firms — a clear signal that confidence in the market remains strong despite ongoing trade policy headwinds. Related Companies led the pack, propelled by its massive 70 Hudson Yards office project — a 1.35 million-square-foot, 72-story tower that ranks as the nation's largest ground-up office development since the pandemic began. The fi

A luxury condominium development on Long Island City's waterfront has officially launched sales, marking a major milestone for one of New York City's fastest-growing residential neighborhoods. Marketed as Paragon LIC, the 186-unit luxury tower is the first new-construction waterfront condo project to rise along Queens' East River edge in more than ten years. Developed by ZD Jasper, the 23-story building at 45-40 Vernon Boulevard seamlessly integrates modern architecture with

World Wide Group and Rabina have secured a massive $160 million refinancing package for QLIC, a 53-story luxury rental tower in Long Island City, Queens. The loan was provided by Wells Fargo and signals strong institutional confidence in the Long Island City rental market. The 795-unit tower at 29-22 Northern Boulevard stands as one of the tallest residential buildings in Queens. QLIC features a full suite of premium amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness center, coworki

The construction boom in Long Island City, Queens, continues to accelerate as another major residential project secures substantial financial backing. Queens-based developer Terra Developers has successfully landed a $70 million construction loan to fund its upcoming luxury condominium development in the highly sought-after Hunters Point neighborhood. The financing package was provided by prominent lender Maxim Capital Group. The debt will directly support the development of

The Manhattan office market is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence, positioning itself for its strongest year of leasing activity in over two decades. According to the latest market report from Colliers, leasing activity during the first five months of 2026 has surged to levels not seen since the dot-com boom of 2000, signaling a robust recovery in tenant demand. Leasing volume in Manhattan reached a staggering 15.8 million square feet from January through May, represent