by Novel Property Ventures | May 1, 2017 | Blog, development, novel property ventures, property, real estate
Own, or rent? If you live in a big city, odds are you do the latter. In the last decade, we’ve seen the largest gain in housing history as nine million households have become renters, with 60% of residents in cities like New York and San Francisco choosing to rent...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, mixed use, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history, sustainable architecture
From the way city sidewalks are paved to the way parks and buildings are laid out, sustainability projects have changed the way New York City spaces are designed, built, and managed. Parks, in particular, are integral to the New York City landscape and strengthen the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history
Like the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting or Radio City Rockettes, New York City’s impressive window displays are a vital part of the holiday experience. Here in the city, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the city’s biggest retailers...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history
As a nexus of commerce, history, and culture, New York City has no shortage of sites worth visiting. Though they aren’t iconic like the Statue of Liberty, and less traveled-by and touristy than the Freedom Tower, among NYC landmarks, these destinations are among the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, buildings, novel property ventures, sustainable architecture
Despite what many people think, architects and developers don’t need to compromise their artistic sensibilities in order to construct a sustainable project. Concerns about a building’s environmental impact often take priority over an architect’s own artistic vision of...
by Novel Property Ventures | Aug 17, 2016 | Blog, novel property ventures, NYC, real estate
On June 23, the U.K. voted to sever its economic and political union with Europe after a quarter century. The British exit—Brexit— came as a great surprise, shaking financial markets and lowering the outlook for economic growth in the U.S. New Yorkers, like many other...
