The Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Tech Revolution Starts With Automation
Commercial real estate brokers are slow to adopt tech.” How many times have you heard that? In a way, it’s true. Compared to the massive amount of tech adoption that has happened in nearly every industry, brokers are still largely doing business much as they have for the last few decades. But here’s the thing:… Read more »
How blockchain is shaking up commercial real estate
When it comes to investing in commercial property, Aditya Koparde and Shaily Srivastava want to be the new kids on the blockchain. “We did our MBAs together, and one day when we were having lunch, we wondered how technology might disrupt the real estate investment market,” Ms. Srivastava says. That lunch nearly three years ago… Read more »
Reimagining Vacant Commercial Buildings
by Neil A. Dolgin As New York City and the metro area slowly return to life after a pandemic of over 18 months, Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates (KDA) has been reimagining how some of our older industrial buildings can better meet the needs of today’s commercial real estate tenants while helping to energize our neighborhoods. Some… Read more »
U.S. 2021 Retail Vacancy Rate May Rise To 7-Year High After Record Store Closings
Coronavirus has led to a record number of U.S. store closings in 2020 and to Manhattan’s retail rents plunging to historic lows, and the toll on the brick-and-mortar sector may not ease any time soon. After a record 12,200-plus store closing announcements from major chains in 2020 that translate to a record 159 million square… Read more »
During the Pandemic, They Are ‘Other Boroughs,’ Not ‘Outer Boroughs’
When it comes to the New York City investment sales market, the perception is, typically, that Manhattan is king and the outer boroughs are runners-up. However, during the pandemic, this long-standing perception has not been true. My friend, Josh Muss — who constantly reminds me that they are not the “outer boroughs,” they are the… Read more »
Navigating New York’s new TCO process
The pinnacle of any construction project is the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO), albeit temporary or final. These documents, distributed by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), grant the legal occupation of a new development or an existing building under construction in NYC. The process can be daunting and lengthy, but extremely necessary… Read more »
Landlords lead push to get city back to work
Some of New York’s leading commercial landlords are joining the campaign to get the city back to work. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that 21 city landlords are part of his New York Forward COVID-Safe Offices partnership to expand access to COVID-19 testing for employers. As part of the initiative, the landlords have committed to… Read more »
With Federal Help On The Way, Commercial Rent Relief Is Real Estate’s Next Big Focus
Check out BisNow’s Podcast, “Make Yourself at Home,” which examines the effects of the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed into law last week, on New York City commercial real estate. New Yorkers are hoping the funds will go a long way to easing the city’s woes and those of the real… Read more »
Confidence in Commercial Real Estate Values Varies Widely by Sector
Roughly one year into the coronavirus outbreak, commercial real estate owners are starting to fully price in the effects of the global pandemic. There are endless ways to analyze the impact of the past year on commercial property valuations, but one useful metric is tracking the prevalence of rent gains across the various property types…. Read more »