Berkowitz administration needs to learn how to partner with the private sector. Read about recent partnerships with developers in NY area-a lot more progressed thinking. 
Yes, empty buildings should be kept secured, but look at the hundreds of buildings on the east coast that were left empty by the manufacturers, the owners don't get harassed. This looks more like a harassment of private investors because they keep asking to partner up with the city. The whole mid-town is old and ran down. If you want to attract new, energetic residents, the city needs to help with re-developing of the area, not hinder.