The Taking Index: How Much Are Landlords Willing to Negotiate in the NYC Office Space Market?
The Taking Index: How Much Are Landlords Willing to Negotiate in the New York City Office Space Market? This is a question I am often asked by my clients, and it’s a critical one. The process of identifying the right office space and negotiating a deal is time-consuming; having a realistic understanding of where the […]
Trends in the NYC Office Space Market: Why “Absorption” Matters to Your Bottom Line
Trends in the NYC Office Space Market: Why “Absorption” Matters to Your Bottom Line In commercial real estate (CRE), absorption is the barometer of tenant demand. Simply put, it measures the change in occupied space in a given market over a specific period. When we analyze market health, we look at Net Absorption. The Formula […]
How to Create Leverage in a Commercial Lease Negotiation
How to Create Leverage in a Commercial Lease Negotiation Think about the following scenario: An employee goes into their boss’s office and lists all the reasons they deserve a raise. The boss responds that the company has expended a lot of capital lately, cash flow is tight, and they should revisit the conversation in six […]
The Myth of “Hidden” Office Space in NYC: Why Your Broker Matters More Than the Database
The Myth of “Hidden” Office Space: Why Your Broker Matters More Than the Database Is there a secret vault of NYC office space that only a select few brokers can access? It’s a question I hear constantly. It is also the most common reason clients give for wanting to work with multiple brokers at once. […]
The Nonprofit Balancing Act: Navigating the NYC Office Market
The Nonprofit Balancing Act: Navigating the NYC Office Market Representing nonprofit organizations has always been a cornerstone of my practice as a New York City commercial real estate broker. Over the years, I’ve noticed a consistent “balancing act” that these organizations must perform when searching for a new home. The goal is twofold: finding a […]
Manhattan Downtown Leasing Market: What to Know Going into 2026
Manhattan Downtown Leasing Market: What to KnowGoing into 2026 Leasing activity in lower Manhattan (FiDi) has entered 2026 with a sense of momentum.” Aftera dramatic surge in 2025, the market is no longer defined by pandemic-era hesitation. Leasing Activity & Historical Context In 2025, Downtown recorded 4.8 million sq. ft. of leasing activity—the strongest performancesince […]
Midtown South Market Analysis: What You Need to Know Going Into 2026
Midtown South Market Analysis: What You Need to KnowGoing Into 2026 Record-Breaking Leasing ActivityMidtown South reached new heights in 2025 as the market hit its highest-ever annual leasingtotal of 8.06 million sq. ft. To put this in perspective, the 2024 leasing total was 4.5 million sq.ft., and the previous record was 7 million sq. ft. […]
Dedicated Medical/Healthcare Spaces for Lease in New York City.
Dedicated Medical/Healthcare Spaces for Lease in New York City. Given the strong demand I see from NYC-based Medical/Healthcare organizations I have compiled what I deem to be the best dedicated healthcare space opportunities for lease in Manhattan. If you would like more information on any of these areas or any specific property or to discuss […]
Key NYC Commercial RE Stats Heading in 2026
Key NYC Commercial RE Stats Heading in 2026 Below find the 2025 year end stats and what you need to know heading into 2026. The data reflects a resilient market with significant momentum heading into 2026. 2025 Market Performance at a Glance Category 2025 Performance Historical Context Leasing Velocity 32.3M sq. ft. Just shy of […]
The Most Affordable Neighborhoods for office space in NYC.
The Most Affordable Neighborhoods for office space in NYC. New York City office space with a budget-friendly price tag? It sounds like an urban legend, but I’m here to tell you it’s possible. While the city is known for its sky-high rents, strategic choices in specific neighborhoods and even particular blocks can unlock significant savings. […]