Saul Ewing, a major tenant at the Centre Square office complex on 1500 Market St., is joining the trend of relocations. The law firm will move to 1735 Market St. to accommodate its hybrid work policy. The transition is expected in early 2026, with specifics about the new space still being finalized. Avison Young’s latest… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Office
Alliance HP Acquires Montgomery County Office and Industrial Properties for $23.1 Million
Alliance HP, headquartered in Bryn Mawr, has acquired two properties in Montgomery County for a total of $23.1 million. These properties consist of an industrial building and an office building, both of which Alliance HP intends to convert into flex industrial spaces. According to property records, the company purchased a fully vacant 143,000-square-foot office building… Read more »
Philadelphia’s Suburban Office Challenges Began Before the Pandemic
Philadelphia’s office market reflects a tale of two cities, showcasing pre-existing challenges and those emerging post-pandemic. For over a decade, the Philadelphia suburbs have struggled with high office availability rates, significantly exceeding historical averages. This surplus of office space has become the norm for suburban areas. Conversely, the abundance of available office space in the… Read more »
Navy Yard’s Former GSK Office Faces Sheriff’s Sale Over $78M Foreclosure
The iconic office property at Philadelphia Navy Yard is slated for a sheriff’s sale in June. Originally praised for revolutionizing workspaces when constructed for GlaxoSmithKline over a decade ago, the building at 5 Crescent Drive is now entangled in foreclosure proceedings due to the owner’s outstanding $85 million mortgage debt. *Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business… Read more »
Center City Office Portfolio of 4 buildings Returned to Lender, Sale Pending
In late December, a lender assumed control of a four-building Philadelphia office portfolio, and discussions are underway for the potential sale of two of the properties. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE: KREF), a subsidiary of New York-based alternative investment firm KKR, disclosed in its quarterly earnings filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission… Read more »
Mayor Parker is Considering More In-Office Days for City Workers to Boost Center City’s Recovery
Philadelphia City Hall, with its iconic oversized William Penn statue, symbolizes the city. The SEPTA station beneath connects the transit network, and Dilworth Park’s family-friendly attractions are popular among tourists and locals alike. However, the offices adjacent to this beloved Second Empire structure face significant challenges. Data reveals that among the six private-sector office buildings… Read more »
Philadelphia Office Property Trades Surpass $1 Billion in 2023 Despite Market Challenges
Despite the tumultuous fluctuations in the Philadelphia office market last year, resourceful developers, investors, and companies demonstrated resilience by engaging in office sales activities. Prior to 2020, office buildings were dominant, consistently commanding top prices in commercial real estate. However, the enduring impact of the pandemic disrupted this trend. As the future of in-person work… Read more »
Prominent Mixed-Use Space For Lease
Wolf Commercial Real Estate has been appointed as the leasing agent to market 1719 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property has +/- 3,300 sqaure feet available for lease. 1719 Chestnut Street is ideal for retail or office users. The property has an open floor layout with three private offices, a conference room, and elevator access…. Read more »
First Class Office Sublease in Philadelphia
Wolf Commercial Real Estate has been appointed as the leasing agent to market 1760 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1760 Market Street is a Class ‘A’ office building that is available for sublease. Discover an available space of +/-5,636 SF with sublease information extending through April 30, 2029. 1760 Market is ideal for a professional services… Read more »
$59M Mortgage on 1515 Market St. Moves to Special Servicing Amid City Office Market Woes
In December, nearly $60 million in debt linked to 1515 Market St. shifted to special servicing, further highlighting the strain on office properties near City Hall. The 20-story building, owned by Florida-based Accesso Partners, carries a $59.4 million balance from a loan secured for its $85 million acquisition in 2014. Originally extended by JPMorgan Chase… Read more »