We are looking at an unusual situation in New York City. The city continues to face a severe housing shortage, yet tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments are being reported as vacant.

We are seeing one of the biggest shifts in New York City retail leasing in years. Instead of traditional apparel stores or large retailers dominating prime storefronts, boutique gyms, luxury fitness clubs, and wellness-focused businesses are signing some of the largest retail leases in the market. Why are boutique gyms taking over Manhattan’s best retail spaces?

We are seeing a rental market that is moving faster than the national market. The bigger story is not just the headline number. It is where the growth is happening. Which boroughs are seeing the strongest rent growth?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order creating the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily pausing State environmental permits for up to one year.
More than $10 billion in planned New York data center projects now face delays as the new policy requires stricter environmental review. What happens as New York pauses billions in data center development?

Manhattan recorded 22.80 million square feet of leasing activity during the first half of 2026, making it the strongest first half since 2002. If this pace continues, 2026 could become the busiest leasing year since 2000. What are the factors that power the office market growth?

The Rent Guidelines Board has voted 7 to 1 to freeze rents for approximately 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the city. The new rule applies to all one year and two year leases starting October 1. Whether you own rent-stabilized assets, invest in multifamily, finance properties, or lease commercial space, October 1 is a date worth watching.

We are now watching New York officially introduce a pied-à-terre tax that directly targets luxury second homes valued at $1M and above. This move, approved as part of the state budget and set to begin July 1, is expected to generate up to $500M annually for the city and state.