Real estate brokerage firm, Savills is making changes similar to those seen in Silicon Valley for its New York office. “Living walls” (walls covered in plants), standing desks, podcast rooms, zoom rooms, cold brew on tap, and luxury espresso machines are...
The new and renovated commercial spaces in New York are in high demand. Jordan Barowitz, VP of public affairs for the Durst Organization, believes the renaissance for the commercial market is right behind the current high demand for New York’s residential...
CBRE’s Global Spring 2022 Occupier Sentiment Survey, based on 185 companies with offices located in the US, reveals companies are now planning their office portfolios around hybrid work. 39% of these companies plan on expanding their office portfolio. This is...
According to the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, (AFIRE) 2022 International Investor Survey Report, international investors are very interested in the US commercial real estate market, in both the short-term and long-term. 80% of investors surveyed...
The big question for all of us individually and collectively (i.e. companies and organizations) in New York City is when will we be back working in “the office?” I’m talking about the office that is not 10’ (or less) from your bedroom. One of the very good trackers...
The New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal, which has administered the Housing our Neighbors with Dignity Act (HONDA) faces opposition, in the quest to convert underutilized hotels into affordable housing. Building and zoning laws would require gut...
