Big Real Estate

The Son Also High-Rises

William Macklowe rubbed the bridge of his nose and said he was suffering from a sinus headache. It was the first sign of human frailty he’d allowed during the interview, and the interview was almost over.

The nose where he pressed his fingers was aquiline, like the beak of a barn owl. Below, his thin Read More

Forest City Works, But Does Not Own

Forest City Ratner still does not own the 8-acre rail yard that will form the backbone of its Atlantic Yards project, but that did not keep the company from starting “preparatory work” on Tuesday. (From the looks of this photo, they needed to shovel the snow first.)

The developer agreed to buy the Read More