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What A&E’s ‘The Real Estate Commission’ Gets Right (and Wrong)

For thirteen years, residential brokers have owned reality TV.

19 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Eighth Avenue Rents: The $20/SF Discount Nobody’s Talking About

Something unusual is happening with Eighth Avenue rents in the 30s.

08 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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End of Remote Work: Major NYC Employers Mandate Returns – What It Means for Office Demand

I used to field calls asking, “Will companies ever bring people back?” Now every conversation starts with “Did you hear who just announced five days?” And it’s all because companies, of different shapes, sectors, and sizes, are essentially declaring the end of remote work.

29 Jul '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The Return of Gulf Investors: Why They’re All-In on Manhattan Again

Gulf investors are back in New York, and it’s happening faster than most people realize.

17 Jul '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani? What Could Be the Impact on NYC Commercial Real Estate?

A 33-year-old just broke New York politics—and your building’s rent roll might be next.

25 Jun '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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For Sale Again: How the Third Time Could Be the Chrysler Building’s Charm

You know what they say about third times and charms?

18 Jun '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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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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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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The B&H Acquisition: A $150 Million Steal That Has New York Gawking

B&H Photo just pulled off a real estate coup for the ages, nabbing a 21-story building at 333 West 34th Street for $150 million—an eye-popping $105 million discount compared to Brookfield Properties’ 2017 purchase price.

28 Mar '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The Future of Midtown Manhattan – The Resurgence of Third Avenue and the Rise of 350 Park Avenue

Don’t lie—how often have you dismissed Third Avenue while touring glitzy Hudson Yards spaces or chasing SoHo’s creative energy?

14 Feb '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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The Waldorf Astoria Awakens: Can its Reopening Resurrect Midtown East?

The Waldorf Astoria has finally shed its construction cocoon, and Manhattan is holding its collective breath.

08 Feb '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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A Second Wind? The Trump Organization’s Post Election Revival

Donald Trump is back in the White House, and suddenly, the spotlight has once again swung to his real estate empire.

24 Jan '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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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

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Gotham’s Second Act: How the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Set Stage for NYC’s Commercial Comeback

New York City’s skyline may be as impressive as ever.

20 Sep '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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The Transformation of 250 Park Avenue: A New Era for Grand Central

Ever notice that imposing building at 250 Park Avenue during your commute?

05 Aug '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Risk-Takers’ Reward: How Ambitious Bets on Distressed Office Buildings Pay Off

The Big Apple’s commercial real estate market is in for a wild ride.

17 Jul '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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How Vornado’s 350 Park Avenue Could Reimagine NYC’s Skyline & Office Life

Vornado Realty Trust is going all-in with plans for a massive 62-story office tower at 350 Park Avenue that could change the game in New York City.

24 May '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Tech Office Space in NYC: A Tale of Two Trends

New York City’s tech office space market is exhibiting some head-scratching contradictions.

03 May '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Costar Acquires Matterport and Why it Matters

CoStar Group’s recent acquisition of Matterport for a cool $1.6 billion isn’t just another headline in the business pages—it marks a strategic consolidation of power within the commercial real estate sector.

29 Apr '24 • By Bobby Samuels