Real estate blog The Real Deal has released its annual list of the top-performing architects in New York City. The firms with planned projects over 1 million square feet included SLCE and the office conversion leader Gensler. Nikolai Katz Architect finished first with 15 permitting applications. The list was again dominated by boutique residential studios. Rounding out the top ten were Leandro Nils Dickson Architect, S. Wieder Architect, IMC Architecture,Gerald Caliendo Architects,Aufgang Architects, Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, Baobab Architects P.C., and Lester Katz.Finally, TDR says there is "hope on the horizon" thanks to the recently passed City of Yes zoning regulations changes meant to build 80,000 new homes in the next 15 years.