Ben Blumenthal

Coworking spaces have revolutionized the office leasing market, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness. However, understanding the variables affecting coworking rates is crucial for tenants... [Read more...]

Closing Time | In the Midtown office market, there's been a notable increase in building trades as of late due to lender exhaustion, failed business plans and a myriad of other reasons. While... [Read more...]

A Third Avenue Advantage | I wanted to share some advantages and opportunities that exist on the Third Avenue office corridor relative to the neighboring Avenues. With smaller floor plates and... [Read more...]

Two Recent Engagements | On two recent client engagements, the client's call came in after receiving an unsolicited proposal from their Landlord to extend their lease, even though there was 3+... [Read more...]

Clarity in the Uncertainty | Uncertainty is the bane of financial markets, causing fluctuations in the valuation and pricing of assets. Midtown Manhattan's office market has been no exception,... [Read more...]

Big Market for Small Business | "The brains of humans contain a mechanism that is designed to give priority to bad news." - Daniel Kahnema While the general office market narrative today tends to... [Read more...]

Understanding a Good Guy Guaranty When it comes to leasing office space, there is no shortage of complex terms and conditions that tenants encounter when negotiating a lease. One such term that... [Read more...]

As the old saying goes: "nothing in life is free... except for the guidance and support of your local NYC office space broker!" If you're considering an office space move or expansion for your... [Read more...]

Momentum and Misery: A Tale of Two Buildings | As the summer comes to a close, many of the trends in the Midtown Manhattan office market have come into clearer focus: I. Class A Competitiveness ... [Read more...]