New York's leading developers pressed forward in 2025, filing plans for 19 million square feet of new projects among the city's 20 most active firms — a clear signal that confidence in the market remains strong despite ongoing trade policy headwinds. Related Companies led the pack, propelled by its massive 70 Hudson Yards office project — a 1.35 million-square-foot, 72-story tower that ranks as the nation's largest ground-up office development since the pandemic began. The fi

The Manhattan office market is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence, positioning itself for its strongest year of leasing activity in over two decades. According to the latest market report from Colliers, leasing activity during the first five months of 2026 has surged to levels not seen since the dot-com boom of 2000, signaling a robust recovery in tenant demand. Leasing volume in Manhattan reached a staggering 15.8 million square feet from January through May, represent