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Aerial view Manhattan, with 15 Penn Plaza on the right, showcasing NYC's architectural ambition.

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15 Penn Plaza – Will Cuomo’s Penn Station Supertall Become a Reality?

New York City, a city of dreams, has always been at the forefront of architectural ambition.

21 Apr '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

34th Street subway station with iconic red and white wall tiles, part of NYC's transit landscape.

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Governor Cuomo’s Ambitious Empire Station Complex On Hold After Heavy Opposition

In early January of this year, New York City celebrated Moynihan Train Hall’s grand opening in Midtown Manhattan.

19 Apr '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Sweeping sunset view of Hudson Yards and Lower Manhattan, NYC's premium office market.

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Office Space Availability in Manhattan Hits Highest Number on Record in Q1 2021

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12 Apr '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

A neon 'Burgers' sign in NYC, symbolizing evolving restaurant leasing opportunities.

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As Restaurants Reopen in NYC, Retail Leasing Opportunities Abound

The city’s once-bustling restaurant scene has changed dramatically in the past year, with numerous establishments closing their doors, either temporarily or permanently.

27 Mar '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Businesswomen on a break in a modern NYC office, highlighting evolving workspace trends.

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Is It Time to Rethink the Current Office Building Classification System?

Before the pandemic, office spaces became more open, flexible, technologically advanced, and crowded.

23 Mar '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Life Sciences Sector Booming in NYC | Metro Manhattan Office Space

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NYC’s Life Sciences Office Sector Experiencing Record-High Demand

A recent report released by CBRE shows that NYC’s life sciences sector is bustling with activity and is poised to overtake markets like Boston or San Diego in terms of growth.

11 Mar '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

conic Wall Street sign on Manhattan building amid Robinhood's HQ move.

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Cali-Based Brokerage Robinhood Moving Closer to Wall Street, Plans Manhattan Office Headquarters

The January 28 short squeeze of GameStop stock sent the U.S.

25 Feb '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Close-up of Port Authority Bus Terminal, part of the B Midtown Manhattan revamp.

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Midtown Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal in For $10B Revamp by 2030

Although the Covid19 pandemic has heavily hit New York City, local authorities have made significant progress on major infrastructure projects.

11 Feb '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Co-workers in company hallway, reflecting tenant-friendly NYC commercial real estate trends.

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NYC Commercial Tenants, In the Driver’s Seat in 2021

Last year, Moody released projections that show the national commercial vacancy rate will reach 19.9$ in 2021 and 20% in 2022, surpassing the 1991 record high of 91.7%.

29 Jan '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Interior view of Daneil Patrick Moynihan Train Hall from below

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New Moynihan Train Hall Allows 50% More Space for Penn Station Travelers

A $1.6 billion, 255,000-square-foot expansion of the Penn Station train tracks officially opened to the public on January 1st, 2021.

08 Jan '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Sunny day in NYC, diverse skyline reflects challenges and hopes for commercial real estate.

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What’s in Store for NYC Commercial Real Estate in 2021?

The new coronavirus has greatly impacted New York City real estate.

23 Dec '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Soho's ornate Cast Iron facades, defining charm in NYC's commercial district.

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These Were the 20 Biggest Office Deals to Close in NYC Since the Start of the Pandemic

The New York City commercial real estate market took quite a hit in 2020.

30 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Manhattan's skyline, sunny day, emblematic of high-value commercial real estate.

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Why is NYC Commercial Real Estate So Expensive?

You’re not alone if you’re wondering why New York City’s commercial real estate prices remain high despite the challenging market.

26 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Spacious eco-friendly coworking office with plants, modern open layout.

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One Year After WeWork’s Failed IPO, NYC’s Coworking Market Is Still Going Strong

It’s been more than a year since WeWork’s failed IPO, and much has changed during this time.

11 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Madison Avenue street sign, emblematic of changing NYC retail landscape.

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Madison Avenue in 2020: Retail Apocalypse or Investment Opportunity?

Madison Avenue is one of the areas of New York City that has changed significantly since the start of the pandemic.

31 Oct '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Brooklyn waterfront warehouses, potential site for commercial revitalization.

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How and Why the Rezoning of Brooklyn’s Industry City Fell Apart in 2020

In early 2019, Queens was all over the news after Amazon scrapped plans to build its HQ2 in Long Island City.

23 Oct '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Upper East Side Manhattan residential building, prime NYC real estate.

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Why Is This 5,000-Square-Foot, 1900-Built Manhattan Office Building Asking $26M?

It’s universally known that New York City office space is among the priciest in the world, and Manhattan office buildings often fetch exorbitant prices, in the range of hundreds of millions, and even billions.

29 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

One Vanderbilt, iconic Midtown East skyscraper, symbolizes NYC's soaring commercial landscape.

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One Vanderbilt, Crown Jewel of Midtown East, Officially Opens in NYC

On an unusually quiet NYC morning on September 14, city officials gathered at One Vanderbilt Avenue to mark the official opening of Midtown East’s newest skyscraper.

17 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Well-organized NYC office space, a reflection of the subleasing trend during the pandemic.

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The Risks and Rewards of Subleasing Office Space in NYC During a Pandemic

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect NYC’s real estate market, more and more businesses are turning to office subleases to cut costs and adapt to the ever-changing landscape.

09 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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