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News & Articles

The latest real estate news, research, resources and videos

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Expert Insights

NYC Developers Part 1: Five Visionaries That Built the City’s Skyline

Trophy buildings and glass towers are one thing.

02 Apr '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Real Estate News

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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Expert Insights

Why Overseas Companies Are Establishing a Presence in NYC—And the Challenges They Face

Forget the myths—Trade tensions, tariffs, and all, NYC commercial real estate remains a highly attractive, major draw for overseas companies.

19 Mar '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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Expert Insights

The 10 Best Commercial Real Estate Books Ever Written About NYC

When you’re hunting for office space in New York, the right commercial real estate books can be your secret weapon.

10 Mar '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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Real Estate Guides

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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Real Estate News

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

Real Estate News

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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Real Estate News

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

Expert Insights

Trophy Class A Office Space: The Workspace Lottery Everyone’s Trying to Win

You’ve seen the headlines about empty offices everywhere.

20 Jan '25 • By Bobby Samuels

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Real Estate Guides

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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Real Estate Market Reports

2025: 6 Predictions for NYC Commercial Real Estate

Every morning, I step into another Manhattan office building with business leaders who need to make big commercial real estate decisions.

31 Dec '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Office & Workspace Design

Smart Design: Movable Walls Can Transform Your Office

Think back to your office in 2019.

23 Dec '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Case Studies

Case Study: Friedland & Associates: A Strategic Relocation Supporting Expansion

After making a name for themselves across Florida with 15 thriving offices, Friedland & Associates had their sights set on the Big Apple- specifically Lower Manhattan.

13 Dec '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Expert Insights

Why Class B Office Space is the New Manhattan Sweet Spot

Running a successful business in Brooklyn or Queens takes vision and smart decision-making.

06 Dec '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Finding Your Space

Office Tour Checklist: Don’t Forget to Inspect These Items

Office Tour Checklist: Don’t Forget to Inspect These Items Business owners and executives often tour offices focused only on aesthetics and vision – Midtown Manhattan offices with impressive skyline views, the lobby, the “wow factor.” But as a tenant rep broker, I see them overlook crucial practical issues that can cost them later.

20 Nov '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Finding Your Space

AI Office Space Makes Its Mark in Premium Properties, Skipping Startup Culture

If you’re running an AI company right now, chances are your inbox is flooded with real estate brokers pitching you every type of AI office space imaginable, from Brooklyn warehouses to Midtown penthouses.

06 Nov '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Expert Insights

Why New York City’s Landmark Historic Buildings Remain Relevant to Commercial Real Estate

Ever wonder why companies are still fighting over space in New York City’s historic buildings despite the presence of shiny new trophy towers everywhere?

25 Oct '24 • By Alan Rosinsky