Weil, Gotshal’s Collapse Is Perfectly Timed for Manhattan’s Office MarketAnd for its landlord, BXP, as the law firm’s sudden dissolution likely spills 447,000 square feet of Class A space onto a starved market. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
The Robots Are Coming, and Other AI-Related Observations From the ExpertsPanelists at CO’s tech forum dished on the saved time and streamlined operations due to AI — and whether it’s truly going to take your job. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
How Bad Would an AI Bust Be for New York’s Office Market?Artificial intelligence firms do not account for that much leasing, whatever the hoopla — which could be the sector’s saving grace. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
THE MIRACLE THAT IS KOBAYASHI.The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20050606080316/http://www.blacktable.com:80/getlen050519.htm Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Black Table
You Better Hope Suri Kasirer Takes Your CallHow a rabbi’s daughter from central Queens sort of fell into advocacy work, and ended up building New York City’s No. 1 lobbying firm. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Manhattan’s Office Sector Has Become the Corporate World’s Surest BetIt’s demonstrating unprecedented vitality via every major indicator, with few signs that the party will end. Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace On Spotting Real Estate’s Next Hot Tech EarlyHis firm is the largest venture capital outfit focused on technology for the built environment. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
In Construction Lending, It’s a Good Time to Be the Right BorrowerDeclining construction starts make projects with solid sponsors and ample equity a hot commodity for lenders. Sep 28 26September 28, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Party in Snoop’s trailer, tasers and Steve Carell almost losing a nipple: Inside the bro comedy boom of the aughtsThe new book, “Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,” is full of hilarious revelations. Sep 26 26September 26, 2026Article at New York Post
Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group’s Kelly Kennedy Mack Can’t Slow DownTwo decades into the role at the luxury residential sales juggernaut, and she's leading an expansion. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Curious Rise Amid Higher Inflation, RatesU.S. investment sales volume was up nearly 15 percent in the first half of 2026, with little sign of plateauing. Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Shorenstein to Buy Fully Leased SoHo Office Property From Tishman SpeyerTishman Speyer is selling the office building at 148 Lafayette Street in SoHo to Shorenstein Properties for around $135 million. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
For Manhattan Class B Office, the Days of Optional Amenities Are PastThe frenzy for top-shelf space has forced owners to recalibrate how they use their space. Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Retail Location Intelligence Grows in Sophistication and UsageHoles persist, however, and traditional tactics are still necessary. Aug 30 26August 30, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Gibson Dunn Embraces Client Complexity With Breadth and SpecializationGrowing 30 percent over the past two years, Gibson Dunn’s real estate group wants to be all the lawyers real estate clients need. Aug 11 26August 11, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
New York’s Rent Freeze Was Only An Aftershock. This 2019 Law Was The Quake.The 2019 Tenant Protection Law damaged rent-stabilized landlords in a way that New York’s recent rent freeze will only make worse. Aug 10 26August 10, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
How Paul Simon's classic album 'Graceland' almost didn't get madeIn 1985, when South Africa was still under apartheid, a car drove into the black township of Soweto with an unusual passenger — one of the world’s most famous singer/songwriters — concealed in the … Aug 08 26August 08, 2026Article at New York Post
AI Firm Legora Takes 98K SF at SL Green’s 11 Madison AvenueAI company Legora signed a new 10-year lease for 98,420 square feet — the entire 11th floor — at SL Green Realty’s 11 Madison Avenue. Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
Durst Secures Three Leases at 1133 Avenue of the AmericasThe Durst Organization announced three leases totaling 11,223 square feet at its 1133 Avenue of the Americas. Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at Commercial Observer
New York’s Temporary Data Center Moratorium Could Mean Permanent LossesGiven the asset class' construction timelines and energy needs, a delay of 12 months can feel like a financial eternity. Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at Commercial Observer