‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme

Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)

Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow

Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool. Continue reading

Zeckendorfs accused of ‘brazen fraud’ in $80M penthouse sale

According to the complaint, developers and brothers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf of Zeckendorf Development, LLC allegedly rushed to close the deal before news broke about a planned 37-story skyscraper next door that would erase the penthouse’s pre… Continue reading

$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December

There were 11 contract signings at $10 million-plus last week, and the city’s priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60 million. Continue reading

REBNY sues the City of New York to stop FARE Act enforcement

Three days after New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act became law without the signature of Mayor Eric Adams, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has filed a lawsuit to stop the bill’s enforcement in June 2025. The New Y… Continue reading

NYC developer, wife part ways with Greenwich Village home for $21.5M

The multi-family residence sold on July 31 for $21.5 million. The couple purchased the home in 2011 for $12.7 million.  Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Cultivate trust and respect with competitors

Find out how NYC agent Andrea Saturno-Sanjana puts her unique skillset and global perspective to work in serving clients and connecting with colleagues. Continue reading

NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence

New York City’s worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations. Continue reading

Star broker Jaime Richichi moves to Sotheby’s International Realty

NYC Compass broker Jaime Richichi is taking her talents to Sotheby’s International Realty. Richichi’s home base will be SIR’s East Side Manhattan brokerage; however, she’s also licensed to serve clients at the brokerage’s East Hampton and William Pitt … Continue reading