Joshua Schuster, a former New York City real estate developer, was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects. According to the charges brought against him, between 2018 and 2022 Schuster...
A New York City accountant was indicted on wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud charges in connection with multiple real estate investment fraud schemes. According to court documents, Alberto Gomez is an accountant in the Elmhurst section of Queens. Gomez conducted schemes...
President Trump has inserted himself into the controversy surrounding New York City’s pied-à -terre tax, declaring that he will review if the federal government can stop the tax from going into effect. The tax is designed to target the owners of luxury second homes –...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à -terre tax has been blocked by a Staten Island judge following a lawsuit filed by homeowners who alleged the tax rollout was improperly handled. The tax is designed to target the owners of luxury second homes – condominiums...
A new wave of knockabout from Bill Pulte and Zohran Mamdani (yes, them again), an unpleasant boss leaves his corner office, and a bright group of college students dive into real estate investing. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and...