Mark Hallum

Mark Hallum covers leasing, sales and everything in between for Commercial Observer with a focus on New York City. In the past, he has covered transportation, politics and crime on the local level.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Industry · Policy
New York City

Mamdani, Hochul Close Municipal Budget Gaps ‘Completely’ With Albany Funding

By Mark Hallum
The Kelleher Center at St. John's University Staten Island campus, President of St. John’s University the Rev. Brian Shanley (top), Arthur Mirante (center) and David Carlos.
Special Purpose · Investments & Sales
New York City

St. John’s Reaches Deal With Wagner College to Sell Staten Island Campus

By Mark Hallum
Illustration of Kenny Burgos, Suri Kasirer, Leila Borzorg, Julie Menin, and Sideya Sherman.
Industry · Policy
New York City

The Powerful Pols and Lobbyists Affecting New York City Commercial Real Estate

By Mark Hallum
CBRE's Paul Amrich (top) and Neil King and 685 Third Avenue.
Office · Leases
New York City

Consulting Firm Council Advisors Renews 18K SF at BGO’s 685 Third Avenue

By Mark Hallum
Elliot Zelinger and 370 Lexington Avenue.
Office · Leases
New York City

Kuhn Law Group Among Four New Office Tenants at 370 Lexington Avenue

By Mark Hallum
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces an agreement on the 2027 fiscal year budget.
Residential · Policy
New York City

New York State Would Cut Environmental Red Tape to Speed Housing Under New Budget

By Mark Hallum
Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Residential · Policy
New York City

Mamdani Administration Hits Bronx Landlords With $31M in Penalties

By Mark Hallum
Global Holdings Chairman and founder Eyal Ofer and a sign on the entrance to an Industrious co-working space.
Office · Leases
New York City

Industrious to Open 28K-SF Coworking Space at Global Holdings’ 875 Third Avenue

By Mark Hallum
Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth and a Vornado sign in the Penn District.
Industry · Policy
New York City

Steven Roth Criticizes Mamdani Over Ken Griffin Spat in Earnings Call

By Mark Hallum
A rendering of the Sea Fire Grill at 216 East 49th Street and Benjamin Restaurant Group's Benjamin Prelvukaj.
Hospitality · Leases
New York City

Sea Fire Grill Relocating to 12K-SF Restaurant Space at 216 East 49th Street

By Mark Hallum
Michael Weil, CEO of Global Net Lease, and the interior of a warehouse.
Industrial · Finance
National

Global Net Lease to Acquire Modiv Industrial in $535M Merger

By Mark Hallum
Tenants and members of the Right to Counsel Coalition rally, demanding full implementation of New York City's Right to Counsel law.
Residential · Policy
New York City

New York’s Renewed Fight Against Property Deed Theft Confronts Key Challenges

By Mark Hallum
Henry (left) and Justin Elghanayan of Rockrose Development and 11 E 26th Street.
Office · Leases
New York City

AI Firm Sierra Signs 94K-SF Deal at Rockrose’s 11 East 26th Street

By Mark Hallum
East 98th Street Rezoning Project Proposal in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Residential · Development
New York City

Bawabeh Holdings Files Plans to Build Nearly 1,000 Apartments in East Flatbush

By Mark Hallum
Cushman & Wakefield's Brad Domenico and 329 East 132nd Street in the South Bronx.
Residential · Finance
New York City

JCAL Development Secures $26M Refi for South Bronx Apartment Building

By Mark Hallum
Charles Garner.
Industry · Players
New York City

Retired CIM Group CEO Charles Garner Dies at 63

By Mark Hallum
VICI CEO Ed Pitoniak and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Hospitality · Capital Markets
National

Vici Properties’ Growth Continues With Profitable Earnings in Q1

By Mark Hallum