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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Retail by MONA's Brandon Singer and Union Square Cafe at its original location at 21 East 16th Street.
Hospitality · Leases
New York City

Thai Ramen Eatery to Open at Original Site of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe

By Mark Hallum
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County CEO Sabrina Lippman and a home being built by Habitat for Humanity.
Residential · Development
New York City

Habitat for Humanity to Build 179 Co-op Units in Brooklyn and the Bronx

By Mark Hallum
Jordan E. Slone, Chairman and CEO of HGI and 51 West 52nd Street.
Office · Leases
New York City

Law Firm Alston & Bird Takes 170K SF at 51 West 52nd Street

By Mark Hallum
People walk along Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan.
Office · Policy
New York City

As City Considers Deficit Solutions, Fifth Avenue’s Businesses Tout Contributions

By Mark Hallum
Seth Hecht.
Office · People Moves
New York City

Seth Hecht Returns to Colliers From JLL as New Senior Vice President

By Mark Hallum
Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander stands with Mayor Zohran Mamdani after winning the 10th District Democratic primary Wednesday.
Industry · Policy
New York City

Rezoning Champ Brad Lander Victorious in Tuesday’s NYC Congressional Primary

By Mark Hallum
2712-2750 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island.
Retail · Investments & Sales
New York City

TA Realty Buys Two Staten Island Retail Buildings for $79M

By Mark Hallum
Nancy Packes.
Residential · Players
New York City

Real Estate Marketing Leader Nancy Packes Dies at 80

By Mark Hallum
The Moinian Group's Joe Moinian and 60 Madison Avenue.
Office · Leases
New York City

Moinian Group Signs Deals With Three AI Firms at 60 Madison Avenue

By Mark Hallum
CBRE's Howard Fiddle (top) and Bradley Gerla, and 55 Water Street.
Office · Leases
New York City

NYC Education Retirement System Signs 78K-SF Lease at 55 Water Street

By Mark Hallum
Rosewood Realty Group's Jonah Corney (top) and Mike Kerwin, and 761 East Tremont Avenue, the Bronx.
Residential · Investments & Sales
New York City

Vilson Lumaj Plans Two 99-Unit Buildings in the Bronx After $14M Deal

By Mark Hallum
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez (right) and Gov. Kathy Hochul (center) meet with Brooklyn homeowners about deed theft on Wednesday.
Residential · Policy
New York City

Small Real Estate Operators, Developers Commit the Most Deed Theft: Brooklyn DA

By Mark Hallum
62-65 60th Place in Ridgewood, Queens.
Residential · Development
New York City

Developer Ami Weinstock Files Plans for 97-Unit Project in Ridgewood, Queens

By Mark Hallum
Delshah Capital's Michael Shah, 227 Grand Street, Brooklyn, and 456 Grand Street, Brooklyn.
Residential · Investments & Sales
New York City

Delshah Capital Buys 227 and 456 Grand Street in Williamsburg for $85M

By Mark Hallum
Ontic's Gareth Hall (top) and Jean-Christophe Gallagher and 1951 North Commerce Parkway, Weston, Fla.
Industrial · Leases
Florida

Aerospace Company Ontic Signs 100K-SF Industrial Lease in South Florida

By Mark Hallum
Pierre-Antoine Raberin and 400 Madison Avenue.
Hospitality · Leases
New York City

French Cafe L’Ami Pierre to Open at Midtown’s 400 Madison Avenue

By Mark Hallum
SL Green's Steven Durels and 500 Park Avenue.
Office · Leases
New York City

Private Equity Firm Kohlberg Relocating to 19K SF at SL Green’s 500 Park Avenue

By Mark Hallum