Developer Acquires Trophy Office Space in Manhattan
What happened
Joe Moinian, founder and CEO of The Moinian Group, has purchased trophy offices, including 1775 Broadway, which is now 3 Columbus Circle. The firm is also pursuing a 1.9 million-square-foot Class A office building in Hudson Yards. The Moinian Group previously operated in Chicago, where it owned Willis Tower.
Why it matters
The acquisitions indicate increased commercial real estate investment activity in New York City. The Moinian Group's expansion shows a significant move into high-value office space in Manhattan, in a city reportedly desperate for new office space.
Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ManhattanSpeculative
Direct investment in trophy office space could increase commercial demand in Manhattan.