Manhattan retail leasing is recovering, but key storefronts are still unoccupied.
The retail leasing market in Manhattan has shown a remarkable recovery from the pandemic, according to a comprehensive report by the Real Estate Board of New York. In the latter half of 2025, the 16 primary shopping corridors monitored by the board recorded a noticeable drop in vacant storefronts compared to the first half of […]
Detroit judge accused of leasing new SUV by exploiting vulnerable adults
Detroit Judge Indicted for Fraudulent Scheme A judge from Detroit, noted for her progressive stance, has been indicted on federal charges related to a scheme that involved stealing funds from vulnerable individuals. Judge Andrea Bradley Baskin, 46, who serves at Detroit’s 36th District Court, faces serious allegations including wire fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and […]
Leasing gold: How the wealthy are earning money from their unused bullion
Growing Demand for Gold Leasing Gaurav Mathur, who started SafeGold, a platform focused on gold investment, mentioned that many of his affluent clients are now more at ease with lending their gold holdings. This shift seems noticeable, especially in recent months. This year, gold prices have surged by about 55%, after falling back from the […]
The wealthy are leasing their unused gold bars for profit while prices stay at record levels.
Gold Leasing Grows Amid Record Prices This year has seen gold prices soar to new highs, prompting wealthy investors and family offices to rethink how they store their gold. Instead of letting their bars collect dust in vaults, many are opting to lease their bullion. This approach, which generates interest, challenges the common notion of […]
Office vacancies in New York City reach a five-year low due to increased leasing activity.
New York City’s Office Market Shows Resilience Despite what some might say about “pain” in the office market, New York City is proving otherwise, experiencing leasing activity that feels almost unprecedented these days. The latest “Monthly Market Snapshot” from JLL reveals a vacancy rate of 14.8%, which is the lowest it’s been in five years. […]
Depositors of International Leasing seek intervention from BB to get their money back
Depositors Urge Bangladesh Bank Intervention Depositors at International Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (ILFSL) are calling on Bangladesh Bank to step in and help them recover their funds. This plea was made during a press conference held at the National Press Club in Dhaka by the International Lease Individual Depositors Forum. The chairman of the […]
Arkansas bills keep Chinese firms from leasing land near infrastructure
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) introduced legislative packaging Wednesday banning “companies associated with the Chinese Communist Party” from leasing or purchasing land around military bases and electric currents. “We previously banned companies linked to CCP. [China Communist Party] Other foreign enemies who own farmland. Currently, these companies ban property leasing and property near critical […]
Real estate power players toast leasing bonanza, return-to-office surge at annual REBNY gala
There was plenty to celebrate for the more than 1,000 power players who braved the cold Thursday night to attend the New York Real Estate Board's annual gala. Not only did 2024 end with a solid surge in rentals, REBNY's office visitor tally hit a new post-pandemic record last month. Visits to office buildings in […]
Midtown office building continues leasing spree with addition of commodities firm
The momentum continues at 1185 Sixth Ave. in SL Green. A new 54,250-square-foot agreement with Hartley Partners will see 85% of the 1.1 million-square-foot tower leased. This follows a 180,000 square foot lease signed over the past year. The office tower at 1185 Sixth Ave. is 85% leased under the latest agreement. Stefano Giovannini Hartley […]
NYPD Commissioner Tisch calls for revue of car leasing program abused by top brass: sources
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is planning to overhaul the NYPD's car leasing program, which costs more than $1 million a month, due to concerns that higher-ups are overlooking a less visible program, according to sources. He has ordered a review. CRALO (Confidential Rental and Leasing Office) is a program that provides undercover vehicles to NYPD […]