A Rare Window for Housing Innovation in NYC After years of limited housing inventory and rising demand, New York City has found itself with an unexpected opportunity: converting underused office buildings into modern housing. And Albert Dweck, CEO of Duke Properties, believes it’s exactly the kind of creative solution the city needs right now. “With …
Transforming Transit, Empowering Communities The long-anticipated Interborough Express is no longer just a proposal—it’s a funded reality, and Albert Dweck of Duke Properties believes it could usher in one of the most inclusive housing growth opportunities in New York’s modern history. With $2.75 billion already approved and a light rail expected to connect Jackson Heights …
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A Shifting Housing Landscape Presents New Investment Opportunities As suburban homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, a new trend is taking shape—more families are finding stability and flexibility by renting in vibrant suburban communities. For Albert Dweck and Duke Properties, this ongoing shift underscores an encouraging evolution in the U.S. housing market. “People …
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A Cooling Market Creates Stability for Long-Term Investors As the post-pandemic housing frenzy cools, new dynamics are emerging across the U.S. housing landscape. According to recent national data, inventory levels are climbing while buyers take a more cautious approach. For Duke Properties, this signals a healthy rebalancing of the market—one that offers tremendous opportunity for …
Manhattan Rents Hit New Heights — Again In a housing milestone that underscores the resilience and demand of urban living, Manhattan’s median rent reached a record high for the third time in just four months this May. While that might seem like a challenge for renters, Albert Dweck of Duke Properties sees a powerful signal …
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Navigating Change with Optimism and Purpose As the national housing market enters a new phase of recalibration, Albert Dweck of Duke Properties views these changes not with concern, but with clarity and optimism. In a time when headlines often focus on volatility, Duke Properties remains committed to identifying value, supporting communities, and creating long-term stability …
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A Cooling Market Creates Space for Smart Strategy While national headlines focus on a cooling housing market, Albert Dweck of Duke Properties offers a grounded perspective rooted in long-term strategy and data-driven patience. “Markets naturally correct and reset,” Dweck notes. “This isn’t collapse—it’s recalibration. And that’s where opportunity is born.” Market Shifts: Not a Freeze—A …
In a time when global markets are riding waves of economic volatility—from inflationary pressures to unexpected trade tariffs—one asset class continues to stand strong: ultraluxury real estate. At Duke Properties, we’ve long understood that brick-and-mortar investments offer more than just financial return—they offer security, legacy, and peace of mind. And nowhere is that more evident …
At Duke Properties, we’ve always believed that New York City real estate is resilient by nature and dynamic by design. The numbers coming out of 2024 only reinforce that belief. After a few years of economic uncertainty and strategic hesitation, the NYC commercial real estate market roared back to life—recording a remarkable 26% year-over-year increase …
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A Surprising Market Leader Emerges In today’s real estate landscape, most would expect places like San Francisco or Boston to top the charts for competitive housing. But this spring, it’s Rochester, New York—a modest city of 200,000 along Lake Ontario—that holds the title of America’s toughest housing market. At Duke Properties, we’ve long tracked emerging …