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

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

NYC skyscraper with prominent number 4, exploring superstition's role in real estate strategy.

Expert Insights

Numbers and Commercial Real Estate – Superstition or Strategy?

Commercial real estate is probably not an industry where you’d expect to encounter superstition.

31 May '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Businessman gazes out NYC window, pondering post-moratorium challenges for landlords and tenants.

Real Estate Guides

Surviving Post-Moratorium Eviction in NYC: A Guide for Tenants and Landlords

New York City faces an uncertain future once the eviction moratorium ends on August 31, 2021.

31 May '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of Grand Central Terminal, symbolizing changing office landscapes in NYC.

Real Estate Market Reports

The Best NYC Neighborhoods to Rent Office Space in 2021

As more and more companies embraced remote or hybrid work models in the past year, offices throughout NYC were left eerily vacant.

24 May '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Blooming plants in a cannabis farm greenhouse, hinting at NYC's potential real estate revival.

Expert Insights

Marijuana Legalization Could Alleviate NYC’s Commercial Real Estate Crisis

The New York City commercial real estate sector is going through a bad patch, and the retail industry, in particular, is having one of its worst years ever.

28 Apr '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

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

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Real Estate Market Reports

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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

Expert Insights

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

The iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree against NYC skyscrapers on a sunny winter day.

Expert Insights

The History of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

The holiday season in New York City is exceptional.

24 Dec '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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

Expert Insights

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

Dusk view of iconic NYC landmarks: Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, and Grand Hyatt.

Real Estate News

89-Story Mixed-Use Tower Set to Replace Midtown Manhattan’s Grand Hyatt by 2030

A new landmark is set to appear on the New York City skyline in the following decade, setting new height records and further transforming the area surrounding Grand Central Terminal.

10 Dec '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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