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What was that about a retail apocalypse? Let Brandon Singer explain why posh brands are bucking the trends.

The New York City office market started showing signs of life as building visitations are up and demand is on a steady sixth-month increase.

It’s the comeback story the market needed — a tale all the more gripping given that the corridor was struggling even before the pandemic.

Premium, so-called Class A+ buildings averaged 74% visitation in December while Class A and A-minus and B/C properties recorded 64% and 68%, respectively.

The Real Estate Board of New York has unveiled its latest Manhattan Retail Report, shedding light on the retail landscape in Manhattan during the second half of 2023.

While mostly-empty office buildings have become commonplace in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some signs of life for Manhattan’s once-bustling business district, according to a new report. 

The September numbers for 350 Manhattan buildings show visitation increased to 66% of pre-pandemic levels, according to REBNY.

Despite a modest uptick since the end of the summer, housing construction in New York City remains sluggish in the second half of 2023.

There are more people working in more places in New York City than at any time since the pandemic.

Famed chef Michael White, who re-invented classic Italian cuisine at Marea and other Michelin-starred Manhattan eateries, is coming back to town. In a...