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

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.

Expert Insights

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

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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

Closed NYC restaurant during the COVID-19 lockdown, reflecting retail market challenges.

Real Estate Market Reports

Report: Retail Sales Activity Drops 78% During NYC Lockdown

The New York City retail market took a hard hit as the pandemic spread across the city.

29 Jul '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

NYC skyline featuring Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, commercial real estate hub.

Real Estate Market Reports

Report: New York City Office Sales Drop 58% During Lockdown

Office towers in the New York City commercial real estate market sell at exorbitant price tags, and investors from around the world are willing to shell out hundreds of millions – and sometimes even billions – to own trophy office space in the city.

22 Jul '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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.

Expert Insights

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

Businesswoman having a video conference in her home office.

Expert Insights

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

NYC skyscrapers under construction, reflecting dynamic real estate.

Real Estate Market Reports

2,000 Non-Essential Construction Complaints Filed With 311 During NYC Lockdown

New York City, the city that never sleeps, is also the city that never stops building.

21 May '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aggressive car driver in NYC, illustrating traffic changes.

Real Estate Market Reports

The Number of Traffic Complaints in NYC Dropped 50% in the First 3 Months of 2020

NYC Traffic Complaints Drop 37% Compared to Q1 2019 and 49% Compared to Q4 2019 Traffic in New York City tends to fluctuate throughout the year.

19 Apr '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

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

Expert Insights

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

Vibrant Times Square, commercial heart of NYC with bustling traffic.

Real Estate Market Reports

Looking For a New Office for Your Business? These Are the Noisiest NYC Neighborhoods to Work In

New York City is one of the busiest urban centers in the world.

19 Mar '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of Central Park, a serene contrast to discussions on taxes in NYC office markets.

Real Estate Market Reports

These Are the 50 Top Tax-Paying Office Buildings in New York City

Property taxes in the U.S.

10 Mar '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Aerial view of Lower Manhattan at sunset, amid NYC's booming commercial real estate development.

Real Estate Market Reports

Hudson Square Added More Office Space From 2010 to 2020 Than Any Other Manhattan Submarket

Office development in New York City is more intense than ever, fueled by steady job growth in the metro and a constant influx of tech businesses leasing and expanding office space in NYC.

05 Mar '20 • By Alan Rosinsky

Lower Manhattan skyline from New Jersey at dusk, reflecting NYC commercial real estate trends.

Real Estate Market Reports

These Were the Biggest NYC Office Sales of the Past Decade, in Each Borough

We recently looked at a decade’s worth of New York City office sales, zooming in on each borough to see the evolution of the market from 2010 through 2019.

27 Feb '20 • By Alan Rosinsky