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Rising Risk in Office Lease Exposure

Rising Risk in Office Lease Exposure

The long-term nature of office leasing has delayed the market’s adjustment to the changes in office utilization triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing building owners to maintain some income from […]

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Helping Employees Move from Burnout to Belonging

Helping Employees Move from Burnout to Belonging

Are you bringing home more from your job than just a paycheck? A 2023 study by the American Heart Association found that burnout—chronic, unmanaged workplace stress—is on the rise, with […]

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NYC Offices Turning into Residential Conversions

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 […]

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Manhattan Office Tower with Saks Flagship Eyes Residential Conversion

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 […]

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Center City Leaders Prioritize Residential Growth Amid Office Slowdown

Center City leaders focus on continued growth of residents as office lags

Since 2021, over 7,000 new residential units have been built in Center City, transforming its daily population over the past five years. The shift has been from office workers to […]

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Being Together in the Workplace is Essential

Being Together Turns Out to Be a Big Office Amenity After All

For Mitch Goldenberg, the decision was clear-cut. Regardless of any return-to-office directive, it held little sway. “I reside in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City. It becomes monotonous,” remarked […]

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Institutional Investors’ Retreat: Office Sector Red Line

Office sector 'a red line' with institutional investors as they retreat from market

Institutional investors have significantly reduced their involvement in the office property market, although alternative funding sources are stepping in to partially fill the void. According to a recent analysis by […]

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Anticipate an Increase in Tax Appeals Amidst Growing Discrepancies Between Office Valuations and Assessments

More Tax Appeals Expected as Divide Widens Between Office Valuations and Assessments

Office property owners nationwide are grappling with an additional challenge amidst increased vacancies and diminished demand, which is resulting in reduced building values and subsequently higher property tax bills. The […]

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Amazon Plans to Cut Leases and Shrink Office Space

Amazon Downsizes to Cost Save NY

Amazon (AMZN), the renowned tech and e-commerce behemoth, is devising a strategy aimed at saving $1.3 billion through substantial reductions in office space and the early termination of leases. Over […]

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Office Features’ Impact on Tenant Premiums

Office Features' Impact on Tenant Premiums

In recent years, office tenants nationwide have downsized their real estate holdings, but certain building features not only retain tenants but also command premium rents. Amenities like roof terraces, sky […]

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Increase of Medical Office Leases in New York

Increase of Medical Office Leases in New York

More New Yorkers can anticipate the arrival of medical providers in their neighborhoods soon. According to a report by JLL, the medical office inventory in New York City reached 6.3 […]

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Fresh Incentives are Targeted at Kickstarting the Conversion of Office Buildings

Fresh Incentives are Targeted at Kickstarting the Conversion of Office Buildings

For years, municipalities have utilized incentives to stimulate desired investments or address persistent issues requiring private-sector involvement. Presently, city officials are rolling out or enhancing programs to promote office-to-residential conversion […]

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