New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2019 -- Manhattan Office:

Manhattan office rents were up an average of $4/RSF in Midtown. Some of that increase is the result of new construction and more expensive office space being leased and inexpensive offices being torn down. There has been over 16 million square feet of office space either demolished or converted to alternate uses in the past 12 years.

Manhattan Retail:

There were more store closings announced than new openings. Tommy Hilfiger is the latest Fifth Avenue store to close. Payless also announced it is closing.

On a positive note: The Hudson Yards mall opened with a 1 million-square-foot complex that is about 85% occupied.

Manhattan Building Sales:

Manhattan investment sales reached over $3 billion in deals closed, up 12% more than the 12-month average, but down 30% from December's peak.

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