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Learn about NYC commercial leases, building sales, new developments, and pricing trends shaping the office market.

Silver puzzle parts in evening sun, emblematic of $1.6B CoStar-Matterport deal reshaping NYC CRE.

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

Aerial view of Lower Manhattan, NYC, under sunny skies, hinting at office market resurgence.

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Signs of Renewal: The Cautious Optimism Shaping New York City’s Office Market

With the weather getting warmer, so is New York City’s office market, despite its share of challenges.

04 Apr '24 • By Bobby Samuels

Vibrant 5th Ave scene, Manhattan's prime commercial hub, amidst NYC's real estate resurgence.

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Retail Renaissance: Jeff Sutton’s $1.8B Sales Frenzy Signals a Bright Future

As 2023 unfolded, New York City’s commercial real estate market faced its share of challenges.

15 Mar '24 • By Bobby Samuels

Trump Tower With The American Flag, Symbolizing Legal Turmoil In Nyc Commercial Real Estate.

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Trump Judgment Day: Assessing the Future of a Fallen Empire and New York City Real Estate

In a move that has shaken up the corridors of New York’s real estate world, former President, 2024’s presumptive republican nominee, real estate magnate, and overall hotbed of controversy, Donald Trump, faces a staggering bill: around $454 million in penalties and interest, as decreed by a New York court.

01 Mar '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of Manhattan, symbolizing post-pandemic resurgence in 0-plus office leases.

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Manhattan’s High-End Office Market Resurgence: Analyzing the Influx of $100-Plus Office Leases

Manhattan’s high-end office market is staging a stunning post-pandemic revival.

17 Jan '24 • By Bobby Samuels

5th Avenue, a key hub of luxury retail in the world's priciest shopping destination.

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Retail Royalty: How Fifth Avenue Maintains Its Lead as the World’s Priciest Retail Market

Walking down Fifth Avenue in New York, you’re in the heart of luxury shopping, where every high-end brand you know lines the streets.

30 Nov '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Work scene in a modern office space, embodying the rise of Trotflex & flexible office solutions.

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Redefining Workspaces: The Rise of Trotflex and Flexible Office Space in 2024

The office environment continues to transform as we approach 2024.

20 Nov '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Deserted co-sharing office cafe, emblematic of WeWork's bankruptcy fallout in NYC.

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WeWork’s Officially Bankrupt: What Happens Now?

The story of WeWork reads like a cautionary tale for ambitious startups everywhere: the company, once heralded as the pioneering giant of the coworking world, has officially filed for bankruptcy.

14 Nov '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of Manhattan—a glimpse of NYC's office leasing market revival.

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New York City’s Office Leasing Market: Signs of Revival Amidst the Quiet

By now, you’ve heard all the stories: New York City is dead and the office market will never come back.

02 Nov '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

Manhattan's Residential Transformation: NYC Office to Housing Conversion

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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.

24 Aug '23 • By Bobby Samuels

NYC Coworking Office Space: WeWork's 97% Stock Plunge Impact

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The WeWork Aftershock: What a 97% Stock Plunge Signals

Once the shining star of the startup universe, WeWork now faces a stark reversal of fortune.

16 Aug '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

Colorful Bronx brownstones in Mott Haven, showcasing the evolving landscape of NYC real estate.

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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.

25 Jul '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Designer in home office, signaling a shift from remote work, boosting NYC's office market.

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Work-From-Home Decline: A Potential Boon for NYC Office Market?

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the job market.

05 Jul '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Golden Gate Bridge: Contrasting San Francisco vs. NYC Office Recovery.

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San Francisco vs. NYC’s Office Recovery: A Tale of Two Cities?

Welcome to a modern-day “tale of two cities” involving San Francisco and New York City.

05 May '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

Crossroads Sign: NYC Commercial Real Estate Faces Outsourcing Dilemma

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Overseas Outsourcing: A New Threat to NYC’s Commercial Real Estate Market?

Brace yourself for the future of New York City’s commercial real estate market because the uncertainty looks as significant as ever.

20 Apr '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

July afternoon view of Flatiron Building in New York City, potential commercial real estate sale.

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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.

30 Mar '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Digital Illustration Portraying Banking Crisis.

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Analyzing the Fallout: How the Signature Bank Collapse Affects NYC’s Real Estate Industry

March 8, 2023, marked the fall of Silicon Valley Bank, once a top institution for startups and venture capitalists.

23 Mar '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

US and FED Flags at Federal Reserve Building

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Commercial Real Estate’s Age of Uncertainty: Assessing the Fed’s Latest Warning

The Federal Reserve, aka “The Fed,” is the United States’ central banking authority.

04 Mar '23 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC Skyline: Commercial Real Estate Risk in 2023

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What Happens If Your Landlord Defaults in 2023?

Never say never to the risk of your landlord going bankrupt.

02 Feb '23 • By Bobby Samuels

Contrasting architectural eras in Chelsea, NYC, reflecting evolving real estate trends.

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How New York City Landlords Respond to Reduced Office Space Demand

New York City’s office occupancy rate recently hit a post-pandemic high of 47%, exceeding that of cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

16 Dec '22 • By Bobby Samuels

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