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Centerhttps://commercialobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Corporate-Logistics-Center-Brochure-Sale-or-Lease-45_Credit_JLL.jpg?quality=80&w=150https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/ambassador-theatre-group-lease-expansion-gfp-630-ninth-avenue/Commercial Observeren2026-05-28T17:28:03+00:00ATG Entertainment Expands to 19K SF at GFP’s 630 Ninth AvenueCBRE, Rocco Laginestra, Wayne Siegel, LSL Advisors, Matthew Mandell, GFP Real Estate, 630 Ninth Avenue, Film Center Building, Ambassador Theatre Group, ATG Entertainment, CRC Media, PKSB Architectshttps://commercialobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/630-9th_Matthew-Mandell-copy.jpg?quality=80&w=150https://commercialobserver.com/2026/05/nyc-property-taxes-rise-values-increase/Commercial Observeren2026-05-28T16:50:28+00:00NYC Property Taxes Expected to Rise as Values Inch UpwardNew York City Department of Finance, New York City Council, Zohran 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