Commercial Real Estate
Affordable Office Space Options for Manhattan Nonprofits
Affordable office space means something different for every Manhattan nonprofit. A small advocacy group may need six desks and one private meeting room. A social-service organization may need interview rooms,….
Lease vs. Sublease vs. Leasehold Condo for Manhattan Nonprofits
A Manhattan nonprofit choosing office space must make two decisions, not one. First, the organization needs the right physical office. Then, it needs the right legal and financial structure for….
Best Manhattan Office Buildings for Nonprofit Organizations
The best Manhattan office building for a nonprofit is rarely the fanciest building available. Instead, it combines responsible occupancy costs, workable lease terms, strong transportation, useful space, reliable building operations,….
Are Nonprofits Exempt From NYC Commercial Rent Tax?
Yes, many nonprofit tenants qualify for exemption from New York City Commercial Rent Tax, or CRT. However, “nonprofit” does not create one identical rule for every organization. City law directly….
How NYC 420-a Works for Nonprofit Office Tenants and Leasehold Condominiums
A nonprofit leasing Manhattan office space usually cannot claim a 420-a property tax exemption through an ordinary office lease. The ownership requirement creates the problem. A qualifying leasehold condominium can….
Nonprofit Office Space in Manhattan: Lease, Sublease, Rent or Buy
Finding nonprofit office space in Manhattan starts with a deceptively simple question. What kind of real estate arrangement does your organization actually need? “Renting an office” can describe several very….
NYC Office Lease Incentives, Free Rent and Tenant Improvements
The asking rent on an NYC office proposal tells only part of the economic story. Free rent, tenant improvements, workletters, and other concessions can materially change your actual occupancy cost…..
NYC Office Lease Renewal vs Relocation
An expiring New York City office lease creates more than a choice between staying and moving. It creates a chance to reset occupancy costs, space needs, flexibility, location, and workplace….
NYC Office Lease Proposal and Term Sheet Checklist
An NYC office lease proposal should explain much more than rent and lease length. It should define the economics, delivery, construction, operations, security, flexibility, and timing of the deal. A….
NYC Furnished and Turnkey Office Space Guide
Need an NYC office you can use quickly, without starting a construction project? New York businesses use “furnished,” “turnkey,” and “plug-and-play” to describe several very different office arrangements. Those terms….