David Copperfield’s final New York act? The disappearing owner

A lawsuit filed in New York this month alleges that Copperfield abandoned his penthouse in a state of disrepair, leaving the Galleria’s other residents to deal with flooding apartments and common areas below the unit. Continue reading

Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits

Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers. Continue reading

Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit

After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal Alexander, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are “forfeiting ownership” of the firm. Continue reading

More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage. Continue reading

Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back

Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors published on Wednesday that Lorber’s leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers sexual assault scandal. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim

New reports from “The New York Times” and “The Wall Street Journal” suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms. Continue reading

Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI

Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, “The Wall Street Journal” reported Tuesday. Continue reading

Marilyn Monroe’s former home achieves cultural monument status

The home’s current owners, heiress Brinah Milstein and reality TV producer Roy Bank, had hoped to demolish the home and said that instead of selling, they will continue their legal fight against the city of LA. Continue reading

Tal Alexander joins brother, Oren, in stepping down from Official

Official co-founder Nicole Oge said the decision for Tal to step away from the firm was a mutual one. Tal’s lawyer, Deanna Paul, said he wouldn’t let recent rape claims “be a further distraction” to the firm or clients. Continue reading

DOJ urges court to overturn judgment in REX v. Zillow

“The judge’s decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,” the DOJ’s filing states. The brief may give REX a new leg up in its case. Continue reading