Retail

The arrival of 300 Grant Ave., the first ground-up retail and office development in Union Square in 30 years, is one of the most highly anticipated opportunities with 180 feet of trophy retail frontage.

Although property owners may be inclined to jump at the opportunity to boost their revenues, owners should fully understand all of the deal terms and the potential risks of entering into these kinds of arrangements, he stressed.

A roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

No surprise here, but the retail sector has issues. However, as Marcus & Millichap pointed out in its annual Retail Trends press conference at RECon, there are also opportunities to be found—if you know where to look and what to ask.

The use of shipping containers lowers the cost for retailers, and provides far more flexibility.

The Tel-Aviv headquartered real estate firm acquired ownership interests in a Brooklyn shopping mall and in Boston's Downtown Crossing district.

“We have the capability of having a very prosperous economy, if we use resources smartly,” former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio says.

"There is an irrepressible march that is moving forward of improvement in the city," says Bobby Fijan, a partner in Cross Properties. Hear the complete panel in our audio podcast.