Diana Sabau
Senior Content Writer, CRE News & Market Analysis
Drawing on years of intense research in the U.S. commercial real estate market at Yardi Matrix, Diana now applies her expertise as a writer for the CommercialCafe blog. Her articles focus on CRE investment, labor market trends, and technology, and have been picked up by prestigious publications including the New York Times, GlobeSt, The Real Deal, NAIOP, MSN, and Bisnow.
TNT Services Grows Industrial Footprint in Maryland
TNT Services Group has announced the relocation and expansion of its suburban Maryland facilities. The company signed an agreement for 11,501 square feet of flex/R&D building space at St. John Properties’ Milford Town Center in Bowie, Md. It’s expected to move its operations from its current 9,800-square-foot premises in Prince George’s County this summer.
Black Lion Acquires Miami Beach Building, Plans Ultra-Luxury Office Transformation
Black Lion — a prominent real estate development company led by Robert Rivani — has announced the acquisition of The Lincoln, a mixed-use property located at 1691 Michigan Ave. in Miami Beach. Black Lion purchased the building for $62.5 million. The sale is the largest of its kind on the Miami office market since 2016.
Convene Expands Midtown Lease for 360 Madison
Convene, a leading designer and operator of premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace solutions, is expanding its presence in Midtown Manhattan. The company has signed a lease for an additional 22,500 square feet of space at 360 Madison Avenue, where it already operates a successful venue.
PUMA Grows U.S. Presence with New Hollywood Creative Office Space Lease
PUMA inked a deal for 23,000 square feet of office space at Bardas Investment’s Hollywood office at 6345 Fountain Avenue. The move, scheduled for early 2025, will allow the German sportswear manufacturer to bolster its U.S. presence.
Fast-Food Chain Moves into New Headquarters at Former Office Depot Campus in Boca Raton
I Heart Mac & Cheese — a growing fast-food chain with more than 40 locations across the U.S. — has signed a lease for a new headquarters within Boca Raton, Fla.
The move away from the chain’s previous digs at 621 NW 53rd St. marks an expansion of its footprint in the city. The company is set to occupy a 7,118-square-foot office space at 6600 N. Military Trail, which is part of the Office Depot corporate campus. I Heart Mac & Cheese will relocate about 30 of its employees to the third floor of the building.
Kellen Shifts Operations from Atlanta to D.C. Office
Kellen — an association management company that employs about 250 people globally — has relocated its headquarters from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. The company signed a new lease that expands its footprint at the National Press Building to 32,000 square feet, effectively doubling its D.C. presence.
Madison Realty Snags Distressed Queens Office Space in $80 Million Deal
Madison Realty Capital’s Urian Yap acquired the property at 41-60 Main St. on February 7 for $80 million. The Queens property, which houses tenants like Capital One Bank, was among several under mezzanine loans.
AT&T Consolidates Northern Virginia Operations at New Chantilly Office Space
AT&T has signed a long-term lease for a five-story office building in Chantilly, Va. The 111,000-square-foot space at 4807 Stonecroft Blvd. will consolidate several of AT&T’s facilities in northern Virginia. The company’s expected move-in date is set for 2025.
WeWork Renegotiates Lease at Downtown D.C. Location
WeWork has been renegotiating more than 60 leases across various cities, including Washington, D.C. Discussions include a 14-story office space in the capital’s downtown, owned by Carr Properties, known as Midtown Center.
Portfolio Deals Take the Podium for the Most Expensive Office Sales of 2023
2023 has been a challenging year for the U.S. office market. Despite the return-to-office trend picking up steam, many investors and developers are pivoting towards more creative ways to occupy and monetize new or existing workspaces.
To gauge the impact of these shifts on the overall U.S. office landscape and to highlight the most active markets in terms of top sales values, we compiled a list of 50 of the largest office space transactions in 2023.
