Category: NYC
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Manhattan Investment Volume Set to Skyrocket by 76% This Year
As commercial real estate (CRE) investors begin to ramp up their activity in Manhattan, the market is showing signs of significant growth. According to a property sales report from Avison Young, Manhattan posted $3.2 billion in dollar volume for the third quarter, with 80 transactions recorded. These figures represent a 29 percent increase in transactions…
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OpenAI Leads Big Tech’s Real Estate Rebound with First New York Office
OpenAI is spearheading the tech sector’s resurgence in real estate with a landmark deal to establish its first New York office, marking a significant expansion on the East Coast. Strategic Expansion The San Francisco-based creator of ChatGPT has leased 90,000 square feet in the iconic Puck Building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. This deal, with landlord…
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The Return-to-Office Mandate: What to Expect in 2025
As we approach 2025, a significant shift is on the horizon for the American workforce. Despite some resistance, a majority of companies are gearing up to enforce return-to-office (RTO) mandates. According to a recent Resume.Builder survey featured by BenefitsPro.com, an overwhelming 9 in 10 companies plan to implement these mandates next year. This survey, which…
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America’s 10 Easiest and Hardest Housing Markets for Homebuyers
Navigating the Real Estate Landscape Buying a home today is no walk in the park. Home shoppers face steep challenges, including high asking prices, intense competition, and soaring mortgage rates. However, not all real estate markets are equally grueling. Some areas offer a more favorable environment for homebuyers. The Easiest Markets: Florida Takes the Lead…
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Navigating the Distressed Waters: U.S. Commercial Property Trends in Q2 2024
The real estate landscape is shifting, and distress signals are flashing across the U.S. commercial property market. According to MSCI’s Capital Trends US Distress Tracker, the numbers tell a compelling story. The Numbers Speak: $94.2 Billion in Distress In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. commercial property distress surged to a staggering $94.2 billion, marking…
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NYC Multifamily Permits Hit 10-Year Low: A Housing Crisis Unfolds
New Yorkers face a deepening housing crunch with a mere 1.4% vacancy rate and soaring costs. But what’s causing this crisis? Let’s dive into the dramatic decline in multifamily permits and explore ambitious solutions. The Numbers Don’t Lie In May, the number of permits issued for multifamily buildings plummeted to a shocking 36—the lowest monthly…
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