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Optimizing Natural Light and Nature in Architectural Design

Over the past couple of years, mainly in response to the lockdowns of the pandemic, outdoor space and natural light have once again become huge commodities in architectural design. This coincides with a strong push toward wellness and mental health--after all, natural...

The Surfside Condo Collapse in Florida: What Can We Learn from It?

On June 24, 2021, Americans were shocked by the news coming from Surfside, Florida that Champlain Towers South, a luxury high-rise condo, had suffered a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people in the process. The tragedy has been called one of the deadliest...

State of the NYC Area Commercial Real Estate Market

Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new ways of working are a few recent positive changes adopted by local businesses. This can-do mindset not only bolsters company culture but also transforms the landscape of the commercial real estate market. Whereas...

Negotiating brings a new reality

Some variation across the city is evident in CRBE's reporting across the board; landlords are open to negotiations more than ever before, with retail real estate deals closing for 14% less than the asking rent on average.  Generous concessions by landlords previously...

The New York retail landscape forever changed

For retail businesses who have held fast since the pandemic began, a brightening of the horizon keeps them moving forward. These retailers adopted a new approach to business and brick-and-mortar storefronts. "The retail climate has improved noticeably as New Yorkers...