Survey: RE Sector Leads in Office Attendance at 83% 

A recent survey by the Partnership for New York City revealed that 56% of Manhattan office workers are back at their workplaces on an average weekday, equating to 72% of pre-pandemic attendance. Conducted between April 19 and May 6, 2024, the survey showed that while only 11% of workers are in the office full-time, a larger share, 38%, are in three days a week. The real estate sector leads in attendance at 83%, followed by law (63%) and financial services (60%). 

In terms of employment trends, 38% of employers plan to increase their New York City headcount over the next 12 months, particularly in the tech and law sectors. Additionally, 70% of employers expect their real estate footprint to remain stable over the next five years, with 20% planning to expand. Hybrid work remains prevalent, with 60% of companies adopting a flexible schedule, while 67% have maintained their current office attendance policies.