Ten with Ben 028: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimism for 2025

On this episode of Ten with Ben, Justin Kessler, Nathan Meissner, and Lauryn Sussman join Ben to reflect on a productive 2024 for the tenant rep team at Bradford Allen. The team discusses the uptick in tenant activity, surprising stability in office space needs, and the late-year momentum in deal-making. They also highlight how flexibility … Read more

Q3/24 Downtown Chicago Office Market Report

Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report.  It was a familiar story in Q3 for Chicago’s downtown office market as headline statistics didn’t improve, nor degrade, materially over the prior quarter.  Absorption was negative 600,000 square feet, bringing the year-to-date absorption to negative 2.6 million square feet. The direct … Read more

Ten with Ben 027: Market Shifts and Opportunities

In the latest episode of Ten with Ben, Ben Azulay reflects on the year so far, highlighting consistent deal flow and how companies are renegotiating leases to take advantage of current market conditions. He discusses the recovery of distressed properties, with lenders and landlords working out solutions, and questions the real value of amenities in … Read more

Mid-Year 24 Suburban Chicago Office Market Report

Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report. The second half of the year in the suburban office market: Absorption levels declined as -800,000 square feet was absorbed through the first half of 2024. The direct vacancy rate held steady at 24%. Available sublease space on the market decreased to … Read more

Q2/24 Downtown Chicago Office Market Report

Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report. This quarter in the downtown office market: Absorption improved but remained negative with -67,000 square feet absorbed through Q2/24, resulting in a total of -1.9 million square feet through the first half of 2024. The direct vacancy rate reached 22% in Chicago’s … Read more

Andretti Global Tops Out Phase I of New Headquarters Facility in Fishers, Indiana

FISHERS, IN – JUNE 28, 2024 – Andretti Global and Chicago-based developer Bradford Allen joined Clark Construction Group and their building crews on Thursday, June 27 to celebrate the topping out of Andretti Global’s new headquarters facility. (From left) Andretti Global Vice President / Andretti Technologies Managing Director Marissa Andretti, Andretti Global Chairman & CEO … Read more

Ten with Ben 026: Meet Aghfar Arun

In the latest episode of Ten with Ben, Ben Azulay dives into the world of hotel real estate with Aghfar Arun, Director, Hospitality at Bradford Allen. Aghfar discusses his journey into hospitality and the intricacies of acquiring hotel properties, emphasizing the importance of brand affiliation with major players like Hilton and Marriott. He also explores … Read more

Bradford Allen secures 7,500-SF lease for new P.J. Clarke’s at Manhattan West

New York, NY – Bradford Allen, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced the execution of a new lease on behalf of P.J. Clarke’s at 434 W. 33rd Street for 7,500 square feet. The historic local eatery will occupy 7,500 square feet at Manhattan West, a vibrant, six-acre mixed-use development of Brookfield Properties. Glenn … Read more

CRE Pulse 009: Chicago’s Resilient Suburban Office Market

Chicago’s suburban office market is undergoing a period of intense transformation. But are the headlines about its unending struggles justified? Our latest report challenges the prevailing narrative, revealing a market filled with opportunities. Dive deeper to uncover insights that redefine the competitive landscape—insights the headlines have overlooked. Read the full article now

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