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Lounge with sofa and city view; epitomizing modern law firm office spaces in NYC neighborhoods.

Real Estate Guides

3 NYC Neighborhoods for Hip, Loft-Style, Law Office Rentals

As Manhattan evolves, so are loft-style law firm office spaces.

25 Nov '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Young Female Artist Creating Mural: NYC Commercial Real Estate Art

Real Estate Guides

5 Manhattan Office Buildings Featuring Amazing Artwork

Art and architecture are inextricably linked to New York City commercial real estate.

14 Nov '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Empire State Building in New York and lower Manhattan skyline.

Expert Insights

ESRT Just Bought 2 Apartment Buildings – Will Vacant Offices Become Luxury Homes?

With retail and office vacancy rates remaining high in New York City, landlords are looking for solutions to sure up their bottom line.

10 Nov '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

5th Ave NYC street sign, symbolizing Microsoft's 150 KSF office lease at 112 Fifth Avenue.

Real Estate News

Microsoft Bets Big on NYC, Signs 150 KSF Fifth Avenue Lease

Another sign that Manhattan’s office market is on the path to recovery is a recent lease by tech giant Microsoft.

08 Nov '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC skyline with One Vanderbilt at center, featuring the extraordinary Summit observation deck.

Real Estate News

The Summit at One Vanderbilt, No Ordinary Observation Deck

One Vanderbilt’s observation deck, the Summit, opened recently, and it is getting a lot of favorable press.

29 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Cozy sweaters on hanger, a nod to fashion in NYC's Herald Square during the retail clash.

Expert Insights

Brick & Mortar Vs. Click & Mortar: 34th & Broadway

The current standoff between Macy’s and (indirectly) Amazon over signage rights in Herald Square has been getting extensive coverage as the case makes its way through the courts.

28 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Before You Sign a New York City Office Lease, Be Sure to Ask These 6 Connectivity & Telecommunications Questions

Real Estate Guides

6 Telecom Questions to Ask Before Signing Your Office Lease

Slow internet, video call issues, and dropouts caused by poor telecom infrastructure in buildings are everyday struggles for all of us.

26 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC buses whiz through Authority Bus Terminal, slated for redevelopment by 2030.

Expert Insights

Port Authority Bus Terminal to be Redeveloped by 2030

There was never any glory in the race for ‘NYCs Most Dismal Point of Entry.’ But since Penn Station’s 255,000-square-foot Moynihan Train Hall expansion opened on New Year’s Day, the Port Authority Bus Terminal doesn’t even have a worthy rival for the title in Midtown Manhattan.

25 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC skyline, One World Trade Center, Tribeca: Icons of evolving supertall office spaces.

Expert Insights

Controversial Supertall Towers Point the Way to Sustainable Office Space

I have been thinking lately about the towers that define our city.

20 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of 111 Wall Street in NYC's Financial District, part of a large office deal of 2021.

Real Estate News

These Are the 5 Biggest NYC Office Sales of 2021 (So Far)

The New York City office market has been going through a rough patch caused by the Covid19 pandemic.

19 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC skyline symbolizes $28.6B decline in commercial real estate value.

Expert Insights

NYC Offices Lost $28.6 Billion in Value. What Does That Mean for NYC & Its Commercial Tenants?

For the first time since 2000, the market value of New York City commercial real estate has declined.

13 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Manhattan skyline featuring St. John’s Terminal, Google's $2.1 billion office acquisition.

Expert Insights

Google Just Spent $2.1 Billion on St. John’s Terminal – Is Big Tech Driving NYC’s Revival?

On September 21st, Google announced that it would purchase the St.

06 Oct '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Professionals converse in NYC office amid market rebound, reflecting increased leasing activity.

Real Estate News

Increased Leasing Activity Fuels Manhattan’s Office Recovery

Manhattan’s commercial real estate market was hit with an unprecedented blow when the Covid19 pandemic emerged in March 2020.

30 Sep '21 • By Alan Rosinsky

Rent Control for Commercial Spaces? Newly Proposed NYC Legislation

Expert Insights

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