New York
FIRE Tenants in Manhattan Show Slower Expansion

The financial industry, a cornerstone of New York City’s economy for more than a generation, is showing signs of reducing its demand for New York offices. From the pre-pandemic years […]
Read More....Loans on Office Buildings are Increasing

Sales of loans secured by struggling commercial real estate, including offices, are gaining momentum despite resulting in financial losses. Banks, in particular, are increasingly putting more loans secured by office […]
Read More....NYC Offices Turning into Residential Conversions

New Yorkers often joke about living at the office, but new data from the Department of City Planning suggests this could soon be a reality for some. According to the […]
Read More....Rising Office Demand Signals Recovery Optimism

Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney doesn’t label himself an optimist regarding the “frustratingly slow” pace of the national office market’s recovery. However, as head of one of the largest […]
Read More....Manhattan Office Tower with Saks Flagship Eyes Residential Conversion

The owner of a building adjacent to New York’s iconic Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store seeks a permit to convert its office space to residential units. The 38-story building, located […]
Read More....Price Gaps Worsening

Surprise fees persist, sneaking onto bills from concerts to dining outings. Retail analysts note a trend of companies unbundling costs, such as adding a credit card swipe fee or extra […]
Read More....Here’s the Key Driving Downtown New York’s Revival

As downtown areas rebound, attention has primarily centered on office re-openings. However, recent findings challenge this focus, revealing that nightlife and after-hours engagement are more influential in driving recovery than […]
Read More....With the FTC Banning Noncompetes, Businesses Must Adapt Quickly

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule banning noncompete agreements, but businesses and managers shouldn’t rush to discard existing employment contracts. Legal challenges are expected to delay the rule’s […]
Read More....As Retail Shifts to Trendy Urban and Suburban Areas, What About Downtown Districts?

The challenges confronting America’s downtowns often stem from the considerable amount of vacant office space in towering buildings. Yet, another critical aspect of downtown revitalization involves addressing the growing vacancy […]
Read More....Under a New New York Budget Agreement, Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Will Face Closure

New York State is taking a firm stance against retailers and landlords disregarding cannabis regulations. Despite delays in permit issuance resulting in a surge of unlicensed weed shops, Governor Kathy […]
Read More....Investors Eyeing Country Clubs and Golf Courses

Golf’s revival has reignited investor interest in country clubs, as reported by Andy Medici of The Business Journals. Steven Ekovich, Executive Managing Director at LIPG, notes a 66% surge in […]
Read More....City Council Passes Zoning Change to Allow for NYC Casino

The New York City Council paved the way for prospective casino developers by passing a bill on Thursday that permits zoning changes for state-approved gaming facilities. Under this legislation, developers […]
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