Greg Cornfield

Gregory Cornfield is Commercial Observer’s Los Angeles correspondent. He grew up in Chicagoland and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Greg covered L.A. real estate news for The Real Deal, and was a breaking news reporter for City News Service Southern California.

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A property manager inspects a high rise apartment after a constable arrived to post an eviction order in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of court-ordered evictions continue nationwide despite a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) moratorium for renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Although state and county officials say they have tried to educate the public on the protections, many renters remain unaware and fail to complete the necessary forms to remain in their homes.
Coronavirus  ·  Politics & Real Estate
National

CDC Extends National Eviction Moratorium Again

By Greg Cornfield
Shoppers passing by the Hollywood Sign at the Hollywood & Highland shopping center on July 19.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

Hollywood’s Return Is Underway With ‘Serious’ Challenges Ahead

By Greg Cornfield
A woman calls for rent relief as a coalition of activist groups and labor unions participate in a May Day march for workers' and human rights earlier this year.
Coronavirus  ·  Research
Los Angeles

LA’s Landlords Are Owed At Least $3B in Back Rent: Report

By Greg Cornfield
The 240,000-square-foot project will include seven film- and TV-ready soundstages, production office and support space with more than 10 acres at 11070 West Peoria Street in the Sun Valley neighborhood.
Development  ·  Features
Los Angeles

Blackstone, Hudson Pacific to Add More Soundstages in North LA

By Greg Cornfield
An Amazon Prime package delivered to a mailbox.
Leases  ·  Industrial
California

Amazon Signs 202K SF Distribution Lease in SoCal

By Greg Cornfield
Downtown L.A. posted a significant reduction in vacancy over the past twelve months.
Leases
Los Angeles

LA Multifamily Occupancy and Rents Rebound, CBRE Data Show

By Greg Cornfield
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in blue lighting as part of the #LightItBlue for health workers movement on April 09, 2020.
Coronavirus
Los Angeles

LA to Mandate COVID Vaccines for City Workers: Updated

By Greg Cornfield
Bernie Huberman
Industry
Los Angeles

BLT Enterprises Founder Bernard Huberman Dies at 65

By Greg Cornfield
The campus is at 2945 Townsgate Road.
Sales
Los Angeles

Invesco Unloads Westlake Village Office for $81M

By Greg Cornfield
APA is relocating from Beverly Hills to two floors at 10585 Santa Monica Boulevard for a total of 43,253 square feet.
Leases  ·  Office
Los Angeles

Onni Signs APA Talent Agency on LA’s Westside: Sources

By Greg Cornfield
The Portofino Hotel & Marina at 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.
Finance  ·  Refinance
Los Angeles

Rockbridge Capital Lends $38M for Redondo Beach Hotel in LA

By Greg Cornfield
photo: Google Maps
Leases  ·  Office
Los Angeles

Alo Yoga Signs With WeWork in Beverly Hills: Sources

By Greg Cornfield
The 43,000-square-foot Chapman Plaza is located at 3465 West Sixth Street.
Finance
Los Angeles

Arc Capital Secures $26M for LA’s Landmark Chapman Plaza

By Greg Cornfield
The value of the inventory for all taxable property grew by $62.9 billion — or 3.7 percent.
Industry
Los Angeles

Total LA County Property Value Ticks Up to $1.76T

By Greg Cornfield
Completed in 2020 at 615 East Carson Street, in Carson, the Union South Bay comprises two five-story buildings on five acres.
Sales  ·  Residential
Los Angeles

Standard Communities Extends Rent Conversion Spree in SoCal

By Greg Cornfield
The dietary supplements manufacturer will take the entire building at 29025-29055 Avenue Paine in Valencia, Calif.
Leases  ·  Industrial
Los Angeles

Rexford Industrial Realty Adds 111K SF for Lief Labs in LA County

By Greg Cornfield
The five-story apartment community at 225 West 3rd Street is located near the I-710 Freeway, Long Beach Airport, and Cal State University Long Beach.
Finance  ·  Acquisition
Los Angeles

Gelt Nabs $42M From CBRE-Sponsored Fund for Long Beach Apartments

By Greg Cornfield