Investors in the EB-5 regional center program make a capital investment into a project by pooling their funds into a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE), which is overseen by a Regional Center. The NCE then deploys these funds to a Job Creating Entity (JCE), which is typically managed by the project developer and is responsible for carrying out the project and creating the required jobs. Here, the EB-5 capital is commonly structured as either equity or a loan. While obtaining a g

The ARCFE Group 14 Union Project (also officially known as Union Center ) top off ceremony was recently held in Flushing, NY, marking a significant construction milestone for this prominent commercial development. As a landmark office project located in the heart of Flushing’s core business district, Union Center’s successful topping off signals the project’s entry into a critical phase of development and underscores its steady execution. The event was attended by local prope

In 2025, New York City real estate continued to demonstrate durability amid a shifting macroeconomic environment. While elevated interest rates, tighter capital markets, and affordability pressures moderated short-term transaction activity, core fundamentals remained intact. Constrained housing supply, sustained rental demand, and New York’s role as a global economic center continued to support long-term investment value. Within this landscape, Long Island City (LIC) stands o