He has made a point of boosting private real estate projects. George Fontas, a lobbyist whose firm was paid nearly $1 million this year by a coalition of real estate groups fighting the state “good cause” eviction bill - which would effectively restrict rent increases in market-rate apartments - gave $400.Īdams, who rents out part of his Brooklyn townhouse, once proclaimed, “I am real estate.” The mayor’s fundraising haul also drew $2,100 each from Helena and Alexander Durst, both principals at the Durst Organization.įred Elghanayan, co-founder of the real estate development company TF Cornerstone, gave $2,000. It’s a process the mayor has a key role in.Īdams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone, is working on SL Green’s bid for a casino in Times Square - one sign of close ties between the firm and City Hall. The firm, which is the city’s largest commercial landlord, is one of several developers and gaming giants competing in the high-stakes race for a New York City-area casino license. Stephen Green, founder of the company, gave another $2,100.

Marc Holliday, chairman and CEO of the development firm SL Green, gave the maximum $2,100 to Adams’ reelection bid during the latest filing period, according to the Campaign Finance Board.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ latest $1.3 million fundraising haul got a boost from several real estate heavyweights - signaling continued support from an industry that’s enjoyed a friendly relationship with City Hall. | Caroline Rubinstein-Willis/Mayoral Photography Office New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke at a news conference Thursday, May 11, 2023.

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