Imagine you were an employee in the early 20th century. If you weren’t in leadership, you’d be in the center of the room, with amenities limited to coal-fired heaters and no air conditioning or break rooms. Fast forward to today, […]Read more
Case Study: DFW Capital Partners’ Strategic Manhattan Relocation
The hustle and bustle of the business world requires more than just strategy—it requires vision, dedication, and, sometimes, a strategic change of address. For DFW Capital Partners, a private equity firm, this meant embarking on a monumental Manhattan relocation journey […]Read more
4 Challenges Tenants Face in Finding a Suitable NYC Office Space
You’ve got a vision: launching your dream business smack in the middle of New York City. The skyline inspires, the streets buzz with energy, and opportunities seem endless. But before your doors swing open and the first client walks in, […]Read more
Trading Desks for Beds: Mayor Adams’s NYC Housing Rezoning Vision
Manhattan is about to undergo a major change, and it has everything to do with the empty office buildings that dot its landscape. Mayor Eric Adams has put forward a practical yet ambitious plan: convert these vacant spaces into housing […]Read more
Case Study: Sacco & Fillas: A Smart Expansion with Prime Law Firm Office Space
The opportunity arose to take advantage of a tenant market with reduced rents. Sacco & Fillas, Queens’ largest law firm, saw the potential and wanted to find law firm office space in Manhattan. The goals were clear: help the firm […]Read more
The Changing Fortunes of Bronx Real Estate: A Look at Mott Haven’s Revival
New York City’s real estate is an ever-changing landscape that can surprise even seasoned observers. Take the Bronx, for instance, once hailed as an upscale hub with the Grand Concourse – its answer to Park Avenue and Paris’s Champs-Élysées. For […]Read more
Behind the Numbers: NYC’s 2023 Commercial Property Taxes Versus 2020
A silent tug-of-war occurs in the beating heart of global commerce – New York City. It’s not about office spaces or the latest tech start-ups but instead about the often overlooked yet all-important commercial property taxes. Like an unpredictable ocean, […]Read more
Work-From-Home Decline: A Potential Boon for NYC Office Market?
There’s a quiet revolution happening in the job market. The once booming work-from-home trend is decelerating, even as job seekers’ thirst for remote work persists. This pivot, characterized by a decline in work-from-home roles, could ignite a measured revival for […]Read more
The Shifting Revival of NYC and American Cities
In these times of rapid change, American cities, particularly NYC, showcase their impressive ability to adapt and spring back from pandemic life. Yet, it’s clear the revival of NYC isn’t uniform across all areas. The difference is striking – residential […]Read more
Client Case Study: CWA Local 1182
Whether strolling to work, taking an afternoon walk, or simply heading to the neighborhood pizza shop for a bite, you’ve probably seen someone from Communications Workers of America Local 1182 hard at work. Doing what, you ask? Issuing tickets, violations, […]Read more
Telecom Provider Leases NYC Office Space: A Case Study
Facing a late 2022 lease expiration, Honest Networks urgently sought new office space for their growing telecommunications services. Metro Manhattan represented Honest Networks in their search for a new office. By comparing the economics of relocation, assessing functionality, and scrutinizing amenities […]Read more
Sale of the Flatiron Building: Will it be a Flop or a Game Changer?
New York City’s skyline is breathtaking, with towering marvels like the Empire State Building, the art deco masterpiece Chrysler Building, and the stunning One World Trade Center. But one building, in particular, stands out. Not just for its unique triangular […]Read more