Manhattan Office MarketBeat Q1 2026
Manhattan's office market in Q1 2026 experienced historic leasing momentum with total new leasing reaching 9.5 million square feet (the highest quarterly total since Q2 2019) and combined new and renewal leasing soaring to 13.2 million square feet, a 36.1% year-over-year increase, while the overall vacancy rate declined to 19.9%—its lowest level since Q3 2021. Key transactions included Bank of America's 2.1 million square foot renewal and expansion at One Bryant Park and American Express's nearly 2.0 million square foot commitment at Two World Trade Center, with Class A asking rents edging up to $83.25 per square foot amid broader employment growth that added 15,700 jobs since Q3 2025.
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- Jun 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
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