Zoning is one of the most powerful levers in real estate—and one of the least understood by casual investors. For opportunistic investors, zoning is a strategic tool to unlock hidden value. By identifying properties that are either mis-zoned or under-zoned relative to...
Underwriting opportunistic deals demands a multi-layered approach. Investors must go beyond simple cap rate analysis to model multiple exit strategies, stress-test assumptions, and quantify regulatory risk. Unlike core or stabilized assets, opportunistic projects...
Underutilized land represents one of the most overlooked yet potentially lucrative segments of real estate. These are parcels that are poorly zoned, misused, or held by owners who lack the capital or vision to develop them. Often, these properties sit dormant for...
The real estate scene in Brooklyn has made 2019 a year to remember. From April to June in 2019, more than 1,500 apartments were rented to eager New Yorkers. This puts it the highest it’s been over the course of the second quarter since 2009. More so than in the...
The real estate market in Queens is a fluctuating one; it is defined by characteristically high housing prices — both when purchasing and when renting. A close evaluation of the past year reveals characteristic trends when it comes to housing prices, demand for...
