Real Talk NYC

Local Law 97 is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing New York City buildings — especially co-ops and condos. Designed to cut carbon emissions, the law sets strict limits for large buildings, with steep...

Creating access to opportunity in New York City takes more than policy — it takes people willing to meet students where they are and help them move forward. That’s the work Dr. Suzanne Jones has dedicated her career to...

Sidewalk sheds are everywhere in New York City — lining blocks, darkening storefronts, and often staying up for years. Originally designed to protect pedestrians from falling debris, many of these structures stem from...

New York City is already one of the most expensive places in the country to live — and to do business. It has some of the highest taxes in the nation and one of the highest levels of government spending. Now, just weeks...

One year ago, New York City launched congestion pricing: one of the most ambitious and controversial transportation policies in its history. Supporters said it would reduce traffic, speed up buses, improve air quality...

Since its founding in 1896, the Real Estate Board of New York has played a pivotal role in shaping the city through cycles of growth, challenge, and reinvention. Many of today’s policies and planning decisions can be...

Every day, more than two million packages move through New York City. And behind each delivery is a complex system of trucks, warehouses, and last-minute logistics most of us never see. As we head into the holiday...

Five major ballot proposals could reshape how New York City plans, builds, and governs itself. Supporters say they’ll cut red tape, accelerate housing production, and modernize city government. Critics argue they’ll...

New York’s rent-stabilized housing system covers nearly a third of the city’s apartments and shelters more than 2 million New Yorkers. But rising costs, outdated regulations, and political battles are pushing this...

Why are so many new buildings in New York City topping out at exactly 99 apartments? In this bonus episode, we’re bringing you quick insights as REBNY Senior Data and Policy Researcher Henry Perez-Tlatenchi explains the...

New York is getting hotter, wetter, and less predictable. For decades, the city was defined by a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. But according to the latest U.S. National Climate Assessment, New...

Have you ever wondered who’s been shaping New York City into one of the world’s leading tech hubs? In this episode of Real Talk Insiders, Julie Samuels, Founder of Tech:NYC, shares her journey from lawyer to civic tech...

New York City runs on infrastructure, but some of its most vital systems have long struggled to meet modern demands. In this episode, we're joined by Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and...

Have you ever wondered who's behind the evolution of New York City's iconic Central Park? Introducing Real Talk Insiders, a new series featuring candid conversations with the leaders reshaping New York City’s built...

New York City has officially gone all-in on composting. As of this year, all residential buildings are required to separate food waste—and for the first time, fines are being issued for those who don’t. It’s a sweeping...