The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Region’s Prestigious 2008 “Restoration / Renovation of the Year”

The iconic Plaza at the intersection of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue has been selected as the tri-state region’s 2008 Renovation Project of the Year by New York Construction magazine, the authoritative industry monthly published by McGraw-Hill. The publication cited the outstanding three-year, $400 million, lobby-to-roof restoration of the legendary landmark. Miki Naftali, President and CEO of El-Ad Group, owner of the storied castle on the... 

Rubenstein Public Relations Retained to Publicize the Laurel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Alexico Group has hired Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) for its 31-story luxury condominium tower at 67th Street and First Avenue, Richard Rubenstein, president of Rubenstein Public Relations, announced today. Designed by the renowned Costas Kondylis & Partners, the Laurel is constructed of glass and Indiana Limestone and has earned LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council. The building’s 129 residences feature high ceilings,... 

Forest City Closes $167 Million Financing for Downtown Brooklyn Residential Building

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. announced that it’s New York-based subsidiary, Forest City Ratner Companies, has closed on $167 million in construction financing for 80 DeKalb, a 335,000-square-foot residential building on DeKalb Avenue in downtown Brooklyn. The 34-story, Costas Kondylis-designed building is the first residential tower constructed by Forest City in Brooklyn. It is designed to achieve LEED certification and will include 73 affordable...