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News & Articles

Here Are the Companies Renting Office Space in Hudson Yards – And Why

Office asking rents in Hudson Yards have surpassed $100 per square foot, making this the priciest neighborhood in the city, yet companies continue to flock to the Far West Side.

03 Jun '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

New York City skyline, 521 Fifth Avenue acquisition.

Real Estate News

Savanna Closes $381M Acquisition of 521 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

The pending sale of 521 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has officially closed.

28 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

New York skyline view from a helicopter.

Real Estate News

Quontic Bank, Century Consulting Moving Offices to Midtown Manhattan

The Midtown Manhattan office scene continues to attract high-profile tenants, even with average asking rents reaching a post-recession peak of $87 per square foot, according to CBRE‘s Q1 2019 data.

27 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

SOHO skyline view with Microsoft's new 63,000 sq ft office.

Real Estate News

Microsoft Signs 63 KSF Office Lease at 300 Lafayette in SoHo

Microsoft has recently signed a lease to take over 63,000 square feet of brand new SoHo office space at 300 Lafayette Street.

21 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate News

Two New Startup Leases Bring 136 Madison in New York to Full Occupancy

Williams Equities’ recently-closed office leases at its 136 Madison Avenue property have brought the Midtown South building to full occupancy.

15 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Lower Manhattan skyline from Jersey City, featuring World Trade Center.

Real Estate News

Renowned Architecture Firm SOM Will Move to 7 WTC in 2020

The revitalized World Trade Center neighborhood in Lower Manhattan continues to attract high-profile tenants looking to benefit from state-of-the-art office space and a strategic location right in the heart of the city’s bustling Financial District.

13 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate Market Reports

The 15 Biggest New York City Retail Leases of Q1

The New York City retail scene is going through a bit of a slump lately, according to many industry experts.

10 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Madison Ave and East 40th St street sign.

Real Estate News

Tommy Hilfiger Follows 5th Avenue Flagship Shutdown With Madison Avenue Expansion

A mere two months after shutting down its global Fifth Avenue flagship store, Tommy Hilfiger is expanding its office presence at 285 Madison Avenue in Midtown East.

07 May '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Close-up of Manhattan skyscrapers, New York

Real Estate Market Reports

The 20 Largest Commercial Real Estate Sales of Q1 in NYC

The news of the Chrysler Building selling for a mere $150 million this March made many people wonder if the New York City real estate market was in a slump.

22 Apr '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Winter aerial view of Chrysler Building, NYC

Real Estate News

Why The Chrysler Building Sold for Just $150M

Last month, the iconic Chrysler Building, once the tallest skyscraper in the world and a staple on the New York City skyline, changed owners.

18 Apr '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate Guides

Top Fintech-Friendly Office Buildings in Manhattan

With the value of FinTech being recognized by both corporations and individual users, the value of providing accessibility to their financial operations and capital has expedited the need for new products in the field.

05 Apr '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Facade of Empire State Building, ideal NYC office space for lease.

Real Estate Guides

The Empire State Building – Pricing, Layouts and Tenant Benefits

Lease Your Office in NYC’s Most Famous Skyscraper Do you want to lease office space in a famous New York City office building?

07 Mar '19 • By Alan Rosinsky

Coffee shop in NYC commercial building lobby

Real Estate Guides

Rentable vs. Usable Square Feet

New York City commercial real estate marches to the beat of a different drum when defining rentable vs.

22 May '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial View of Lower Manhattan with 55 Broadway - Seven Stars Cloud Group's Strategic Move

Case Studies

Client Case Study: Seven Stars Cloud Group’s Strategic Move to 55 Broadway

Location plays an influential role in a business’s journey to success.

11 May '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

Real Estate Guides

Keep Your Eyes Open: Inspecting NYC Office Space for Lease

What to Look for While Inspecting NYC Office Space For Lease When inspecting NYC office space for lease potential tenants don’t always notice important attributes of a property.

17 Mar '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

Modern office desk with laptop and equipment

Real Estate Guides

Office Furniture, Fixtures & Computer Networking: Landlord’s Responsibility?

Let’s say you’ve spent tireless weeks hunting down the perfect office space in New York City.

06 Mar '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC skyline featuring The Trump Building in Lower Manhattan.

Real Estate Guides

Manhattan Office Space Prices

Manhattan office space prices are mainly set by location (neighborhood), access to public transportation, office building rating (Class A, Class B, Class C).

01 Mar '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

Unrecognizable businesswoman efficiently checks off office relocation tasks in Manhattan.

Real Estate Guides

Manhattan Office Relocation Checklist

As a business owner, you always look for ways to take your company to the next level.

18 Feb '18 • By Alan Rosinsky

Businesspeople in office lobby, emphasizing NYC's 'loss factor' in commercial real estate.

Real Estate Guides

Understanding Loss Factor in New York

Few terms make brokers and tenants in New York City squirm these days like “loss factor.” Loss factor is essentially the amount of communal space for which a tenant pays, but which is not included in the actual size of the office.

02 Feb '18 • By Alan Rosinsky