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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

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

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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

Soho's ornate Cast Iron facades, defining charm in NYC's commercial district.

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These Were the 20 Biggest Office Deals to Close in NYC Since the Start of the Pandemic

The New York City commercial real estate market took quite a hit in 2020.

30 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Manhattan's skyline, sunny day, emblematic of high-value commercial real estate.

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Why is NYC Commercial Real Estate So Expensive?

You’re not alone if you’re wondering why New York City’s commercial real estate prices remain high despite the challenging market.

26 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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One Year After WeWork’s Failed IPO, NYC’s Coworking Market Is Still Going Strong

It’s been more than a year since WeWork’s failed IPO, and much has changed during this time.

11 Nov '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Madison Avenue street sign, emblematic of changing NYC retail landscape.

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Madison Avenue in 2020: Retail Apocalypse or Investment Opportunity?

Madison Avenue is one of the areas of New York City that has changed significantly since the start of the pandemic.

31 Oct '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Brooklyn waterfront warehouses, potential site for commercial revitalization.

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How and Why the Rezoning of Brooklyn’s Industry City Fell Apart in 2020

In early 2019, Queens was all over the news after Amazon scrapped plans to build its HQ2 in Long Island City.

23 Oct '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Upper East Side Manhattan residential building, prime NYC real estate.

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Why Is This 5,000-Square-Foot, 1900-Built Manhattan Office Building Asking $26M?

It’s universally known that New York City office space is among the priciest in the world, and Manhattan office buildings often fetch exorbitant prices, in the range of hundreds of millions, and even billions.

29 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

One Vanderbilt, iconic Midtown East skyscraper, symbolizes NYC's soaring commercial landscape.

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One Vanderbilt, Crown Jewel of Midtown East, Officially Opens in NYC

On an unusually quiet NYC morning on September 14, city officials gathered at One Vanderbilt Avenue to mark the official opening of Midtown East’s newest skyscraper.

17 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Well-organized NYC office space, a reflection of the subleasing trend during the pandemic.

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The Risks and Rewards of Subleasing Office Space in NYC During a Pandemic

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect NYC’s real estate market, more and more businesses are turning to office subleases to cut costs and adapt to the ever-changing landscape.

09 Sep '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The Downfall of the MTA and Its Impact on the NYC Real Estate Market

The NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is currently facing its biggest challenge yet.

31 Aug '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Iconic Midtown NYC skyline view from Hudson River, commercial real estate shifts.

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The Top 20 NYC Office Deals of H1 2020 – Amazon Bets $978M on Manhattan

Over the past few months, New York City commercial real estate has gone through a whirlwind of changes, some of them permanent.

25 Aug '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Programmers collaborating in a modern NYC office, reflecting WeWork's positive trajectory.

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Despite Legal Troubles and Lockdowns, is WeWork On Track for Profitability?

A little over a month after DBRS Morningstar declared that WeWork’s survival following the pandemic was ‘questionable,’ chairman Marcelo Claure says the coworking provider is on track to be profitable in 2021.

08 Aug '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Luxurious interior of a men's clothing shop in NYC, evoking Brooks Brothers' legacy.

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Brooks Brothers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Brooks Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court last week.

16 Jul '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Sunny day in Lower Manhattan showcases potential commercial real estate investments amid market challenges.

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Commercial REITs: A Compelling Investment Opportunity in the Current Market

In this current economic climate, investors still have a unique opportunity to invest in commercial real estate.

30 Jun '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Empty double escalator in an NYC shopping mall, symbolizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Could Office Tenants Save a Struggling Retail Sector?

The COVID-19 pandemic is already having a massive impact on the global economy.

13 Jun '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Revolutionizing the Workplace: What the Rise of Remote Work Means for NYC’s Office Market

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the workplace as we know it has undergone a drastic transformation.

26 May '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Masked NYC woman, emblematic of pandemic impact on city life.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the US Commercial Real Estate Market

There’s no denying that the emergence of COVID-19 has caused a tectonic shift in the world order.

09 Apr '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Expert Interview: The Importance of Data and Using It Efficiently in CRE

In the past couple of years, we’ve been hearing more and more about “big data,” “machine learning,” “predictive analytics” and how these new technologies are going to make a significant impact across every industry.

02 Sep '19 • By Alan Rosinsky