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Commercial Real Estate Broker Fees in NYC: How They Work and Who They Really Serve

If your business is getting ready to lease office space in Manhattan, one question tends to surface before any others.

09 Jun '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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How to Reduce Your NYC Electric Bill in Your Office Space: 5 Strategic Moves You Can Make

Con Ed just got the nod for another rate hike.

01 Jun '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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What Manhattan Office Tenants Pay Beyond Base Rent: Utility Charges and Operating Cost Guide

Three months into a new lease, the managing agent’s invoice shows up, and the tenant calls me.

20 May '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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A Coworking License Is Not a Lease: Hard Lessons From Regus’s 477 Madison Shutdown

The email came in on a Wednesday afternoon.

06 May '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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I Pulled 10 Random Manhattan Office Leases. Here’s What I Found

Most tenants walk into a Manhattan lease negotiation with the same shrug.

28 Apr '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The NYC Steakhouse: The Office Amenity Nobody Talks About

Delmonico’s just signed an 11,735 square foot lease at 1330 Avenue of the Americas.

30 Mar '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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8 Red Flags to Watch for When Touring NYC Office Space

Since 2004, I’ve toured thousands of properties with New York City business tenants.

26 Jan '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The 3 Sound Problems That Can Derail Your NYC Commercial Lease

Tenants obsess over every detail of a NYC commercial lease.

02 Jan '26 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Commercial Lease Clauses: The Scariest Between Ghosts and Gravy

You know that post-Halloween feeling when you’re sorting through candy and find something unappetizing you missed?

19 Nov '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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AI Commute Analysis: The Next Frontier in Office Site Selection

I’ve been helping companies find office space in this city for over two decades now and can tell you something that might surprise you: most of the firms I work with, even the smart ones, largely overlook commute analysis.

15 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Class A Office Rents in New York City by Neighborhood (As of August 1, 2025)

Class A office rents in NYC stop making sense the moment you compare neighborhoods.

29 Aug '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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2025’s Biggest Office Leasing Deals in Manhattan (So Far)

Some exciting momentum is brewing in Manhattan’s office market.

18 Aug '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Default: The Dirtiest Word in Commercial Real Estate

After sitting across from landlords in hundreds of lease negotiations, there’s one word that makes me cringe every single time I see it buried in the fine print: “default.” I wish I could tell you it’s just legal jargon that doesn’t matter, but I can’t.

06 Aug '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Key Terms to Include in a Commercial Lease Offer: A Guide

You’ve found the perfect office space, and you can already visualize your clients and team walking through the door.

03 Mar '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Flatiron’s 7 Best Office Buildings for Your Business in 2025

The Flatiron District hits differently than the rest of Manhattan.

10 Jan '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Dollars and Sense: The Savvy Approach to Office Lease Clauses

So, you’ve found the perfect office space for your business.

03 Oct '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Beyond Free Lunches: Inspiring Your Team’s Return to the Office

Getting your team to return to the office after tasting the sweet freedom of working in pajamas is no walk in the park, especially with 28.2% of full-time employees riding the hybrid wave, splitting their time between home and office.

02 Jul '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Office Fixtures, Finishes, and Commercial Build-Outs: What Will Your Landlord Typically Cover?

Before you finalize your lease for that new office space, you’ll want a clear understanding of what the landlord covers in the build-out and what will fall on your shoulders.

19 May '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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3-Year, 5-Year, or 10-Year: Which Office Lease Term is Ideal for You?

Choosing the right office lease can feel like rolling the dice.

12 Apr '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Building for Tomorrow: New York City’s New Constructions and its Competitive Edge

Picture New York City as the backdrop of an epic battle, not with swords and shields, but with skyscrapers and subway maps—a modern-day arena where giants play a game of kings.

27 Mar '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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