Authority vs. Responsibility Throughout my career, I have seen many situations in which doing business is made difficult by a dysfunctional power structure, but there are two that are particularly vexing: 1. A person has all of the authority, but none of the...
Getting Out of the City and Into Paradise Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate the curves of a quiet country road surrounded by bursts of yellows, reds and a last touch of green? It truly is a pleasure to drive in and out of rock formations, farmland, and...
There’s No Substitute for Leg Work in Real Estate I was at a networking event recently where we were asked to do an intellectual exercise. The speaker posed the question: If you had a magic wand, what would you change—even if it was disruptive—to make your life...
Subleasing, Subtenants, and Sub-Optimal Lease Durations When looking for short-term space, a sublessor’s interests compete against the interest of its potential landlord. I’ve been working with a client who has been seeking a lease for a short term (i.e. under two...
Introducing David Valdez Goldman Sachs alum David Valdez officially joined Mohr Partners as a Managing Director last month to support our mission of advising our clients to navigate the complex world of New York City commercial real estate with our strategic...
Keeping an Open Mind in the Rental Market It’s a presidential election year, and while that often has implications for markets, it is also a useful insight into people’s thinking. Politics engenders passion, so what we often see are people entrenched in their...
