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The $402 Million Fifth Avenue Transformation: Why It’s Midtown’s Next Great Office Corridor

Back in 2019, I showed a CEO a corner office on Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and 59th Street.

05 Jun '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Beyond the Curb Appeal: NYC Commercial Real Estate’s Parking Premium

“Where do I park my Lexus?” That’s how it always starts in NYC commercial real estate.

12 May '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Building Security in NYC: What Tenants Should Know About Office Access, Cameras, and After-Hours Safety

You’re on another office tour, standing in a gleaming Manhattan lobby.

05 May '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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NYC Developers Part 2: Sky-The Masterminds Behind NYC’s Trophy Office Renaissance

Six Visionary Developers Reshaping New York City’s Skyline You feel it immediately—that neck-craning moment when you enter a truly spectacular building.

18 Apr '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

East 42nd St and Madison Ave street signs with city reflections.

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Tariff Impacts: Can Madison Avenue Retail Survive the Storm

Luxury shopping on Madison Avenue isn’t feeling so luxurious these days.

11 Apr '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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NYC Developers Part 1: Five Visionaries That Built the City’s Skyline

Trophy buildings and glass towers are one thing.

02 Apr '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Why Overseas Companies Are Establishing a Presence in NYC—And the Challenges They Face

Forget the myths—Trade tensions, tariffs, and all, NYC commercial real estate remains a highly attractive, major draw for overseas companies.

19 Mar '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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The 10 Best Commercial Real Estate Books Ever Written About NYC

When you’re hunting for office space in New York, the right commercial real estate books can be your secret weapon.

10 Mar '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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Trophy Class A Office Space: The Workspace Lottery Everyone’s Trying to Win

You’ve seen the headlines about empty offices everywhere.

20 Jan '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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Why Class B Office Space is the New Manhattan Sweet Spot

Running a successful business in Brooklyn or Queens takes vision and smart decision-making.

06 Dec '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Why New York City’s Landmark Historic Buildings Remain Relevant to Commercial Real Estate

Ever wonder why companies are still fighting over space in New York City’s historic buildings despite the presence of shiny new trophy towers everywhere?

25 Oct '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

City skyline with the Empire State under a semi-transparent United States of America flag.

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Election 2024: How a Harris or Trump Win Could Impact NYC Commercial Real Estate

Election 2024 is here, and New York’s real estate world is on edge.

18 Oct '24 • By Bobby Samuels

A futuristic vision of New York City, blending technology and nature in a cyberpunk aesthetic.

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Never Built in New York: Visions of the City That Never Came to Be

Have you ever imagined how New York City might look if it had actually built some of its most ambitious architectural plans?

13 Sep '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Brokers and Bots: How AI in Commercial Real Estate is Changing Everything

Ever felt like finding the right office space in New York City is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded?

27 Aug '24 • By Bobby Samuels

Construction scaffolding covers the buildings and sidewalks, cars passing by along 19th St. NYC

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Building Codes and Their Indirect Costs to Business Tenants

Sometimes, it feels like there’s a new commercial real estate regulation or building code update every week, each one mandating that buildings become smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

20 Jun '24 • By Bobby Samuels

Businesspeople Waiting for the Elevator in a Modern NYC Office Lobby

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Office Elevators: The Insights and Tech Ramping Up Tenant Happiness

Picture this: You’re holding a hot cup of coffee, ready to start your day, but instead, you’re stuck watching the office elevator slowly stop on every floor.

03 Jun '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

Luxurious NYC skyscrapers, epitome of skyline elegance, under blue sky.

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Sky High Standards: How Trophy Buildings Set Themselves Apart in NYC

The best way to describe trophy buildings in New York City is the crème de la crème of the skyline.

19 Apr '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC Street View With Scaffolding: A Challenge For Commercial Real Estate Search.

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The Silver Lining of Scaffolding: Safety, Disruption, and Adaptation in NYC

Imagine walking down a New York City street, and suddenly, there’s a roadblock in your path – a notorious, bulky eyesore known as scaffolding.

22 Feb '24 • By Bobby Samuels

NYC skyline under moonlight; stats illuminate conflicting tales of office market dynamics.

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: New York City’s Office Market

Mark Twain once joked, ‘There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.’ That’s spot-on when looking at New York City’s office market reports lately.

08 Feb '24 • By Alan Rosinsky