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.
Columbia Property Trust Inks 2nd Lease Deal at 799 Broadway
Columbia Property Trust signed its second tenant at its ongoing development at 799 Broadway, just one a month after securing its first lease for the building. Bain Venture Capital will occupy the entire 10th floor – roughly 8,756 square feet – of the 10-story Manhattan office space on a 10-year contract. Asking rent was between $150 and $200 per square foot.
Microsoft To Lease 150,000 Square Feet in Union Square Office Tower
Microsoft signed a lease for 150,000 square feet of office space in the 10-story Flatiron District tower at 122 Fifth Ave. in Union Square. The tech giant will occupy roughly half of the property — floors six through 10, which were previously leased to Barnes & Noble. Asking rents remain undisclosed for the time being, and Microsoft has yet to establish a clear move-in date.
iCapital Extends One Grand Central Lease, Doubling Its Footprint
Fintech platform iCapital increased its footprint at One Grand Central Place in midtown Manhattan, virtually doubling its initial presence in the building to a total of 64,500 square feet.
CI Financial Signs Lease for U.S. Headquarters in Miami
Both New York and Dallas were on CI Financial’s shortlist for its new base of operations in the U.S., but Miami ended up being the Toronto-based company’s preferred choice.
Paramount Closes 2 Lease Deals for 1301 Avenue of the Americas
The French banking group shrank its presence at 1301 Avenue of the Americas from its previous 240,000 square feet. Meanwhile, SVB Leerink — an investment bank specializing in healthcare and life sciences — signed up for more than double the Midtown Manhattan office space it had previously occupied.
National Office Report 2021: Vacancy Rates Stabilize as Listing Rates Slowly Perk Up
While office sales activity has remained below pre-pandemic levels, transactions recorded through July of this year totaled roughly $37 billion. Likewise, investment activity also remains below pre-pandemic levels and, if the current pace of completed transactions holds steady, 2021 office sales could even exceed the $62 billion recorded last year.
Pasadena Office Portfolio Fetches $80 Million
The $80 million Pasadena office portfolio totals 242,000 square feet and includes an 11-story property at 2 N. Lake Ave, a three-story building at 911 E. Colorado Blvd, a one-story structure located at 902 Boston Ct, and an additional six-story parking garage. The properties previously changed hands in 2009 for roughly $52 million.
Hospitality, Health & Professional Services Lead Growth in Total Active U.S. Businesses 2008-2018
An overview of the business landscape between 2008 and 2018, focusing on net gains or losses in the total number of active businesses.
One Town Center Sells in Boca Raton’s Largest Office Deal of 2021
Prime US REIT paid $99.5 million for One Town Center, an office building located in Boca Raton’s retail district, along North Military Trail, Previously owned by a joint venture between CP Group and Siguler Guff, the property went for roughly $514.40 per square foot, making it the largest office deal in 2021 for the Boca Raton market.
Wafra Secures $500 Million Construction Loan for 111 Wall St
The loan will fund a complete overhaul of 111 Wall St. led by Studios Architecture and will last approximately two years. The building will be outfitted with the latest in touchless and smart-building technology.
