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Cushman & Wakefield: Manhattan Office Visitation Rates Rebound  

A new report by Cushman & Wakefield highlights the resurgence of office visitation rates in Manhattan, signaling a robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Using Placer.ai data for nearly 700 Class A and B buildings, the “Manhattan in Motion” analysis reveals a 72.2% recovery in weekly office visits from February 2020 levels, with an average of 2.3 million visits recorded in March 2024. Wednesdays see the highest activity, reaching an 83.5% recovery. Trophy assets in Midtown have also seen increased visits, accounting for 16.7% of the weekly total.  

Over the past three years, occupied square footage has become 74.2% more concentrated. “The resurgence in office visitation rates is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of Manhattan’s workforce,” said Lori Albert, director of Tri-State Research. “This trend is a strong indicator of the evolving dynamics in the commercial real estate market post-pandemic.” 

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About Emily Fu

Emily Fu is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, where she covers the east coast markets, including New York, Boston & New England, and DC & Mid-Atlantic markets. She produces daily news stories as well as longer-form content, ranging from Q&As to thought-leadership pieces. She also writes feature stories for Connect Money. With previous stints at Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and Commercial Observer, Emily has covered the finance side of the commercial real estate industry, technology, media, telecom (TMT), and fashion. She attended the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in Manhattan.

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