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Revolutionizing Portfolio Management with Automated Insights

Empowering Real Estate Portfolios with Advanced Analytics In the complex landscape of real estate investment, understanding the full potential of your assets and the competitive field is paramount. Imagine a platform that transforms this vision into reality, enabling the upload of your entire portfolio for rapid, comprehensive analysis. This tool...

Deepblocks' Texas Expansion: Embracing Growth and Innovation

Embracing the Texan Economic Boom The economic vibrancy and population surge in Texas have captured our attention at Deepblocks, aligning perfectly with our mission to transform real estate development with cutting-edge AI and data analytics. The state's innovation and burgeoning job market, underscored by a population exceeding 30 million, present...

Expanding Deepblocks' Reach in California

Strategic Growth in the Golden State Deepblocks continues to demonstrate confidence in California's real estate market, already providing advanced insights to 21 cities. Our expansion strategy is meticulously planned, driven by a commitment to deliver the latest zoning data, ensuring our users have access to essential information for making informed...

Northeast Zoning Coverage Expansion

Broadening Horizons in the Northeast We're excited to announce a significant expansion of our zoning coverage in the Northeast, now encompassing all five boroughs of New York City, extensive areas of the Gold Coast, Philadelphia, and Jersey City. This expansion enhances our ability to provide instant parcel-level zoning information across...

Harnessing Predictive Power in Real Estate Through Zoning Data

The Role of Predictive Analytics in Investment Predictive analytics, a key to success in securities trading, is becoming increasingly vital in real estate investment. Hedge funds, with their advanced strategies and access to unique datasets, have shown the power of predictive insights in outperforming the market. Unlocking Potential with Zoning...

Navigating the Complexity of Plan Development Zones

Unraveling the Urban Psyche As we delve deeper into the predictability of cities, our focus today shifts to Plan Development (PD) zones, crucial indicators of a city's approach towards developmental control and flexibility. PD Zones: A Double-Edged Sword PD zones, often lauded for their adaptability to unique community needs, introduce...

Deciphering Urban Growth: The City Sentiment Index

Unveiling Urban Attitudes with Zoning Insights The City Sentiment Index emerges as a groundbreaking tool designed to unravel the intricate attitudes of municipalities towards development. Leveraging zoning data, this index provides an insightful perspective on a city's growth trajectory and its alignment with zoning provisions. Analyzing Urban Expansion Dynamics Our...

Transforming Real Estate with Automated Zoning Reports

Bridging the Information Gap in Real Estate Listings Imagine the possibilities if every real estate listing and auction house included comprehensive zoning information. This vision spurred the creation of the automated zoning report, aiming to revolutionize how properties are presented and evaluated. The Traditional Limitations Historically, real estate listings have...

Unlock Instant Zoning Insights for Your Clients

Enhance Your Services with Zoning Reports Elevate your offerings by integrating our comprehensive zoning reports directly into your product, providing your clients with immediate access to essential zoning information. This integration, offered at no additional cost, allows you to deliver added value and streamline the decision-making process for your clients....

Maximizing Potential with Automated Zoning Reports

Delivering Comprehensive Insights Our Automated Zoning Report stands out by providing over 20 distinct values, among which "Buildable Area by FAR" and "Max Units Allowed" are pivotal. These dynamic figures are meticulously calculated, incorporating various constraints to offer precise development potential. Decoding Unit Density and Buildable Area Unit density is...

Introducing the Automated Zoning Report Service

Launching Instant Zoning Insights We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our Automated Zoning Report service, set to revolutionize access to zoning information for properties across 126 U.S. cities. This innovative pay-per-report service delivers immediate zoning insights, catering to the growing need for timely zoning information in the...

Unlocking Urban Potential: Miami's Zoning Yield Analysis

The Essence of Zoning Yields Understanding zoning yields at the parcel level is pivotal for comprehensive city-wide housing analysis and strategic site selection. While extracting basic zoning rules marks the beginning, the true insight lies in applying these ordinances to individual parcels, revealing the full spectrum of development potential within...

Demystifying Zoning for Scalable Property Analysis

Beyond Basic Rule Extraction Understanding zoning is crucial for maximizing property potential, but true mastery goes beyond simply extracting regulations from municipal codes. It involves a detailed application of these rules to each property and assessing their combined effects. From Individual Analysis to Citywide Application While specific rules like '500...

Embracing AI in Zoning: The Evolution of ChatDB

AI's Leap into Zoning Expertise Our Language Learning Model (LLM), a cornerstone of the upcoming ChatDB suite, is mastering the complexities of zoning, echoing the significant developmental milestones of a prodigy. This leap forward is poised to revolutionize the way we approach real estate research, infusing it with nuanced insights...

Streamlining Office-to-Residential Conversions: A Strategic Analysis

Innovative Approach to Conversion Opportunities Our innovative approach to identifying potential office-to-residential conversion opportunities hinges on a comparative analysis between the existing office space and the area necessary to maximize the number of residential units permissible under zoning regulations. Environmental Considerations This implies that if demolition and new construction are...

Leveraging Data for Strategic Office to Resi Conversions in Miami

Harnessing Zoning Data for City-Wide Analysis The capacity to leverage large-scale data, particularly zoning information, is convincingly demonstrated by its ability to assess an entire inventory of city offices. Just yesterday, we conducted a thorough review of the criteria used to determine whether office spaces are optimally suited for redevelopment,...

Office to Resi Conversion: Unveiling Miami's Potential

The Rise of Office to Resi Trends Office to Resi conversion is gaining momentum in the private and public sectors. This trend presents a thrilling and sustainable strategy for expanding housing options without resorting to new construction or demolition, repurposing structures that are gradually becoming outdated. Introducing Deepblocks Portfolio Analysis...

Introducing a Game-Changer for Live Local Act Site Selection

Announcing a New Feature Exciting News! We've introduced a pivotal feature for "Live Local Act" site selection: the ability to identify the tallest building within a one-mile radius. Using a straightforward slider, you can effortlessly filter buildings based on their height. Discovery and Integration Interestingly, while working on a different...

Leveraging Deepblocks for Market Analysis Under the Live Local Act

Gratitude for Community Interest We are grateful for the interest in utilizing Deepblocks for canvassing markets in line with the Live Local Act. After yesterday's presentation, several inquiries emerged regarding the methodology behind our discovery of 1,267 permissible housing units from the selected 74 sites. Introducing a Video Tutorial To...

Transformative Urban Policy: Miami's Live Local Act

Revolutionizing Housing Density The Live Local Act in the City of Miami marks a significant shift in urban development policies. By allowing for the construction of up to 4.5 times more housing units than currently permitted by base zoning regulations, this act could dramatically alter the cityscape, particularly in areas...

Analyzing New Rochelle's Racial Distribution Trends with ChatDB

The power of data analysis and visualization has paved the way for deeper, more nuanced understandings of demographic changes in regions across the US. Using ChatDB, we delved into the racial distribution of New Rochelle over eight years, from 2013 to 2021. Trends vs. Data Points ChatDB offers multiple perspectives...

Exploring the Top Cities in New York: A Closer Look at the Rankings

New York State, known for its vibrant diversity and dynamic growth, houses cities that reflect the rich tapestry of American life. In this exploration, we look beyond mere numbers and statistics to discover the soul of the top cities in New York. Let's delve into what makes these cities truly...

Announcing Deepblock’s Expansion into 16 New Municipalities Surrounding New York City.

We are thrilled to announce the release of 16 additional municipalities, expanding our presence in the New York City market. This allows you to delve into these cities and search for properties that align with specific development criteria. These criteria include permitted uses, allowable units, development capacity, or the total...

Leveraging Zoning Scanner: Unveiling Development Potential in Miami's Central Business District

Ninety-Six Hidden Gems: Specific Criteria Define Our Targets in the Central Business District Our Zoning Scanner has surfaced 96 properties within the Central Business District that align with specific criteria: Mapping Potential: Translating Properties into Residential Units and Demographic Growth These identified properties collectively present an opportunity to develop approximately...

Navigating the Complexities of Miami's Zoning: A Deep Dive into Unit Allowances

Deciphering Zoning Allowances through Visual Data Navigating the labyrinth of zoning regulations can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the impact of overlays and base zoning designations on potential unit allowances. To demystify this topic, we've created a bar graph, which offers a clear comparison between the total...

Leveraging Unit Density Overlays for Enhanced Residential Zoning in Miami

Unlocking the Potential of Residential Density Increase Areas Overlay (RDIA) Unit Density Overlays significantly alter the landscape of residential zoning. In the City of Miami, depending on the property's location within the Residential Density Increase Areas Overlay (RDIA), unit allowances can increase almost sixfold compared to base zoning. RDIA's scope...

Demystifying Zoning Categories in Miami: A Comparative Analysis of Unit Allowances

The exploration of Miami's zoning continues, and this time, we're examining a critical component: the total units allowed within different zoning categories. A visual representation has been created to provide an intuitive comparison between three categories: All Overlays, T6 (No Overlay), and D1-T5 (No Overlay). Understanding the Categories and their...

Decoding Miami's T6 Zoning Districts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Building Height, FAR, and Density Regulations

T6 Zoning in Miami: An Overview of Building Height and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Parameters The highest density zones within the City of Miami are categorized under the T6 zoning districts. These districts typically comprise T6-8, T6-12, T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60, and T6-80. As these numbers escalate, the maximum allowable...

Understanding Zoning Codes for Residential Development in the City of Miami

Distinctive Zoning Codes and Logical Systems in the City of Miami Each municipality operates under its unique zoning code, characterized by distinctive vocabulary and logical systems. The City of Miami utilizes a specific system to categorize different types of development:T = residential and mixed-use D = industrial and work place...

Decoding Zoning: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Property Investments

Unveiling the Importance of Zoning Understanding in Acquisition and Development Understanding zoning is crucial for acquisition and development. Without knowing what you can build on a property, you only see potential cash flow and not the totality of its value and limitations. Unit Density is especially useful when comparing across...

Pioneering Building Development: Harnessing AI for Optimal Locational Decisions

Deepblocks is an AI company dedicated to tackling the challenging question - "Where should I build?" Traditionally, answering this question would require an intimate understanding of local markets or a vast collection of complex datasets that combine information about development capacity, existing property inventory, and population demand. The Scalability Advantage...

Deepblocks: A Powerful Tool for Analyzing Real Estate Investment Opportunities

Delving Deeper into Listing ID: A11353589 With a listing selected, Deepblocks provides images, descriptions, and zoning data to help you decide whether to operate or build from scratch. In this case, the existing property includes three buildings, 13 units, and a combined structure size of 4,494 square feet, constructed in...

Navigating Unit Density Overlays and Future Land Use Maps for Optimal Investment Opportunities

The Impact of Unit Density Overlays on Allowed Unit Density Unit Density overlays, such as Miami's Residential Density Increase Areas (RDIA), can significantly influence the permitted units on a parcel. In RDIA areas, the base zoning allows 150 units per acre maximum. However, the RDIA overlay can increase this limit...

Unlocking Potential: Identifying Underutilized Parcels for Maximum Unit Density

The Role of Unit Density in Uncovering Development Opportunities Unit Density is a valuable tool for pinpointing underutilized parcels with room for additional units. When the existing number of units is lower than the allowable limit, it indicates the potential for further development, as the parcel has yet to reach...

Decoding Unit Density: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Residential Development Potential

Understanding Unit Density in Residential Developments Unit Density is a measure used to determine the number of allowable dwelling units on a specific parcel of land. This concept applies to multifamily, condominiums, single-family homes, and hotels. Methods for calculating units allowed are based on each city's preferred approach. Calculating Units...

Balancing Risk in Property Development: By-Right vs. Conditional Uses

Mitigation and City Risk Profiles in Property Development Knowing which property uses are by-right versus conditional can help mitigate risk. It is risky if your project depends on human opinion, integrity, or fairness. We might consider a correlation between a city’s development risk and the ratio of by-right versus conditional...

Zoning Glossary: Zoning District Names

This week, I will review the most critical aspects of zoning intelligence. We start with the Zoning District Names, a series of alphanumeric strings on a zoning map representing a zone. They are used to match zoning regulations, within a zoning ordinance, to a specific site. How to Interpret Zoning...

Decoding Zoning Data: Understanding the Three Key Offerings in the Real Estate Market

Zoning data has become increasingly important in the real estate market. However, there is lack of transparency on what constitutes a complete set of zoning data. This post aims to clarify the three types of zoning data offerings available in the market today. Zoning District Names: The Starting Point for...

Hundreds of commercial development sites with buildable areas between 50,000 and 500,000 SF in Fort Worth’s tract 1237.

With the second fastest economic growth, Fort Worth's tract has plenty of room for new development. Downtown Fort Worth has loads of development capacity. We adjusted the Deepblocks’ search for properties with less than 3,000 square feet. For this exercise, we considered these vacant. Then we searched for the allowable...

Top five tracts with the highest economic growth trends in Fort Worth, Texas.

These five tracts in Fort Worth, Texas, have the highest growth trends in median income, median rent, and employment per population. We’ve combined the trends for median income, median rent, and employment per population into a single economic index. These five tracts have the highest combined trends across all 218...

Fort Worth census tract 1139.46 has a median income of $123K and is the second fastest-growing population density.

What is happening in Fort Worth, Texas's most luxurious and fastest-growing tract? Tract 1139.46 has the second fastest-growing population density in Fort Worth, Texas. Out of the top five in this category, it has the highest median income of $123K. The race distribution is relatively homogeneous, with the white population...

These neighborhoods in Fort Worth, Texas, have the highest population density growth.

Fort Worth neighborhoods with the highest population density growth cluster in the northeast quadrant. Four of the top five tracts in Fort Worth with the highest population density growth are in the northeast quadrant. Something is happening in this region of Fort Worth, and we received validation from the locals...

Top five neighborhoods for real estate investment in Fort Worth, Texas.

We’ve compared all census tracts across Fort Worth based on demographics, construction, zoning, and economic conditions. Introducing our data-driven formula to identify census tracts with the highest growth trends in any given city. It combines demographic growth, construction activity growth, zoning capacity, and economic growth. We are bullish on the...

Fort Worth plans for larger-than-life industrial growth.

Fort Worth's tracts with the highest development density are all zoned for Industrial development. Zoning data is power. Not only can we identify where cities are placing their future density, but we can also see their zoning type. Fort Worth's top three development capacity tracts are in industrial zoning districts....

The Densest Neighborhoods in Irving, Texas

Is it possible that the highest density doesn’t always indicate a city’s downtown district? We expected to find downtown Irving within the top five densest census tracts based on total buildable, but to my dismay, downtown Irving was not one of them. It was troublesome because we wanted a data-driven...

Ownership and crime in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

What is the relationship between ownership and crime trend lines in small versus large cities? One of the most interesting correlations from our Deepblocks density index report was between ownership and crime. At least in the five sampled cities of Dallas-Fort Worth MSA, the correlation between crime and ownership had...

Density growth index applied to Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

How to leverage data to detect investment opportunities automatically? The first step is determining which city has the best metrics. We conducted a pilot study on five cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. We compared Irving, Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, and Garland across population density, economic growth, construction density,...

Density is the next level investment metric.

What is density, and how can we use it to identify early real estate investment opportunities? There are many ways to look at geographic data, and when we started developing a Deepblocks index for investment, we hit a few stumbling blocks. For example, when we looked for census tracts with...