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Are offices really all that empty? Real estate industry data says no

Even though Midtown streets are quite busy most weekdays, data from Kastle Systems show the number of workers in New York office buildings is stuck at 50% of prepandemic levels Or is it? Data released last week by the Real Estate Board of New York show that the average office visitation rate was 66% in September, six percentage points higher than the year before. Real estate brokers say the new figures paint a more accurate picture of what’s happening in office buildings, including those that aren’t tracked by Kastle. The Partnership for New York City said REBNY’s figures are “more…

Publication Crain's New York Business
Date 2023-11-29
Author Aaron Elstein

NextGen TV launches from One World Trade Center in nation’s largest market

NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0, officially launched in the nation’s largest market Oct. 16, 2023 One World Trade Center is the first and only broadcasting facility in New York to launch NextGen TV, the brand name for the ATSC 3.0 broadcast television standard. This significant development marks a key moment in over-the-air broadcasting, as this world-renowned tower delivers a powerful state-of-the-art television experience to the more than 8.4 million residents in the New York City area. According to Nielsen, 15.2 percent of U.S. homes use only over-the-air for viewing content. Currently, New York City has two stations broadcasting…

Publication Newscast Studio
Date 2023-11-27
Author Michael P. Hill

One World Trade Center Launches NEXTGEN TV, Elevating Over-the-Air Broadcast Quality and Access

More than 15% of U.S. Homes – 1.27 Million New Yorkers – Get Content Over-the-Air

Date 2023-11-27
Author The Durst Organization

IMA insurance brokerage opens first New York City office

IMA Financial Group Inc., an independent insurance brokerage, has opened its first New York City office in Manhattan’s Midtown neighborhood The 10,000-square-foot space, located at 1155 Ave. of the Americas, is on the 33rd floor of the building. The lease is for 10 years. IMA New York, which grew out Denver-based IMA's strategic partnership with York International announced last year, will have between 30 and 40 employees in its New York office. The landlord, The Durst Organization, was represented in-house by Tom Bow, Rocco Romeo and Nora Caliban on the deal. JLL’s Howard Hersch and Brett Harvey represented IMA New…

Publication New York Business Journal
Date 2023-11-21
Author Julian Nazar

IMA New York, Formerly Known as York International, Opens First NYC Office at The Durst Organization's 1155 Avenue of the Americas

The Durst Organization today announced that IMA New York has chosen 1155 Avenue of the Americas, a premier Midtown property, for its first New York City office.

Date 2023-11-20
Author The Durst Organization
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