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Rent Control for Commercial Spaces? Newly Proposed NYC Legislation

Will Rent Control for NYC Commercial Space be Enacted?

The city of New York’s Council Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing on a bill that would enact commercial rent control for retail and office space.

28 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Young businesspeople holding an outdoor office meeting

Expert Insights

Outdoor Space, the Most Sought-After Post-Pandemic Office Amenity

The Covid-19 pandemic immediately changed how people work.

23 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Park Avenue sign, symbolizing IWG's strategic leasing at 250 Park Avenue, NYC.

Real Estate News

IWG’s Big Lease at 250 Park Avenue: Latest Evidence that Coworking Offices Are Back

Powered by startups, freelancers, and established companies looking for extra desks, coworking office managers enjoyed several years of uninterrupted growth in Manhattan.

21 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate News

CBS Building in Manhattan Finally Sells for $760M

After many unsuccessful attempts to sell the office building at 51 West 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, the time has finally come for the landmark to change hands – for the first time ever.

20 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

34th Street Subway Station: A Glimpse into Penn Station's NYC Transit Network

Expert Insights

Penn Station: Past, Present and Future

New York City’s Pennsylvania Station, most commonly known as Penn Station, is the busiest transportation hub in the entire Western Hemisphere.

11 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Professionals collaborating in spacious NYC office with versatile workstations.

Real Estate Guides

Pros and Cons of Coworking vs. Traditional Office Space in NYC

In the commercial real estate world of New York City, one pivotal question stands: coworking vs.

04 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Dynamic NYC Manhattan Skyline Illustrates Commercial Real Estate Growth Amid Challenges.

Expert Insights

How Disasters Helped Shape New York City

New York City is one of the fastest-growing urban centers in the world.

30 Aug '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Reflective skyline of buildings in Manhattan, epitomizing NYC's commercial real estate landscape.

Real Estate Guides

These Are the Biggest Commercial Real Estate Landlords in NYC

Ed Koch, the former NYC mayor, referred to New York City as the “capital of the world” in his memoir “Mayor.” It’s no wonder that the city is a powerhouse of commercial real estate, a stage where the biggest commercial real estate landlords in NYC compete.

24 Aug '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real estate agent guides customer to sign contract in NYC commercial real estate search strategy.

Real Estate Guides

The Tenant Proposal Package Guide for Better Lease Terms

Picture yourself walking through the energetic streets of New York City, eyeing that perfect commercial space for your business.

07 Aug '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate Guides

Buying Versus Leasing Office Space: A Guide for Businesses in NYC

When looking for the perfect workplace in New York City, businesses often face a critical question: is buying versus leasing office space the better option?

03 Aug '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Expert Insights

The Top 6 Amenities NYC Office Tenants Will Look for Post-Pandemic

As the New York City office scene undergoes a significant shift, the buzzword is ‘adaptation.’ Office spaces once brimming with activity now stand amid an era of transformation, with landlords scrambling to meet tenants’ changing needs.

22 Jul '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Dining table with wine glasses in a restaurant, symbolizing the recovery in NYC's retail sector.

Expert Insights

Recovery in New York City’s Retail Sector

I was recently asked for my opinion regarding the prospects of a recovery in the New York City retail commercial real estate market.

19 Jul '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Skyline view of NYC from New Jersey, featuring the planned location of the Gateway Tunnel.

Real Estate News

Good News for NYC: Delayed Gateway Tunnel Gets $11.6B in Federal Funding

After years and years of political back and forth, the much-discussed Gateway Tunnel, meant to connect New York to New Jersey, has finally been greenlighted.

10 Jul '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Financial District skyline with 111 Wall Street, pioneering office building for NYC's sustainability

Expert Insights

Local Law 97: A Green New Future for NYC Office Buildings

In the wake of the increasing acceptance of remote and hybrid work models, NYC’s towering office buildings, symbols of Manhattan’s bustling business prominence, face a unique challenge: How to remain relevant, filled, and environmentally friendly in a shifting urban landscape.

04 Jul '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Pixelated NFT hexagons symbolize the intersection of technology & NYC real estate search trends.

Expert Insights

What Are NFTs and Are They Coming for Real Estate Next?

Technology has crept its way across all possible industries over the past decades, improving the way we do business and go about our daily lives.

30 Jun '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Magical NYC retail revival: Platform 9 3/4 inspires hope amid commercial real estate challenges.

Real Estate News

New Harry Potter Store Breathes New Life Into NYC Retail

The NYC retail sector is still recovering, and it will take a long time for it to return to its pre-pandemic state, if at all.

22 Jun '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Night view of empty soccer stadium, potential game-changer for NYC's economy.

Expert Insights

NYC’s First Soccer-Specific Stadium and Its Impact on the Local Economy

Professional sports are a billion-dollar business in the U.S., and American cities are inextricably tied to their home teams.

18 Jun '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Manhattan office buildings on 6th Avenue on a spring day in NYC

Expert Insights

The NYC Office Renaissance: What’s Next for the Market in 2021 and Beyond?

As vaccination efforts continue across the country and life slowly starts to go back to normal, the New York City commercial real estate market is still recovering.

16 Jun '21 • By Alan Rosinsky