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The latest real estate news, research, resources and videos

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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

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Expert Insights

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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Real Estate Guides

Dollars and Sense: The Savvy Approach to Office Lease Clauses

So, you’ve found the perfect office space for your business.

03 Oct '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Real Estate News

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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Expert Insights

Never Built in New York: Visions of the City That Never Came to Be

Have you ever imagined how New York City might look if it had actually built some of its most ambitious architectural plans?

13 Sep '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Real Estate Market Reports

Rockefeller Center Rocks On: How an NYC Icon Defied the Office Exodus

Walking down a Midtown Manhattan street today still feels different from what you remember before the pandemic, right?

06 Sep '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Expert Insights

Brokers and Bots: How AI in Commercial Real Estate is Changing Everything

Ever felt like finding the right office space in New York City is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded?

27 Aug '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Finding Your Space

Unraveling the Puzzle – Tales of the Toughest Office Space Searches

As a commercial real estate broker, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve found myself in a perfect storm of client demands, tight deadlines, and elusive properties.

12 Aug '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Real Estate News

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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Real Estate News

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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Real Estate Guides

Beyond Free Lunches: Inspiring Your Team’s Return to the Office

Getting your team to return to the office after tasting the sweet freedom of working in pajamas is no walk in the park, especially with 28.2% of full-time employees riding the hybrid wave, splitting their time between home and office.

02 Jul '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Expert Insights

Building Codes and Their Indirect Costs to Business Tenants

Sometimes, it feels like there’s a new commercial real estate regulation or building code update every week, each one mandating that buildings become smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

20 Jun '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Finding Your Space

Staging 101: Boosting Appeal and Value in Commercial Real Estate Listings

Staging in real estate isn’t just about fluffing pillows and hanging pictures—it’s a powerful tool to sell or lease a space fast and at a favorable price to maximize value.

11 Jun '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Expert Insights

Office Elevators: The Insights and Tech Ramping Up Tenant Happiness

Picture this: You’re holding a hot cup of coffee, ready to start your day, but instead, you’re stuck watching the office elevator slowly stop on every floor.

03 Jun '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Real Estate News

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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Real Estate Guides

Office Fixtures, Finishes, and Commercial Build-Outs: What Will Your Landlord Typically Cover?

Before you finalize your lease for that new office space, you’ll want a clear understanding of what the landlord covers in the build-out and what will fall on your shoulders.

19 May '24 • By Alan Rosinsky

Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Hub of medical real estate

Finding Your Space

6 Great Medical Buildings Near Grand Central Terminal

Suppose you run a dermatology clinic or a busy family practice.

13 May '24 • By Bobby Samuels

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Real Estate News

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

Silver puzzle parts in evening sun, emblematic of .6B CoStar-Matterport deal reshaping NYC CRE.

Real Estate News

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

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