https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-doom-loop-more-like-boom-loopContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-doom-loop-more-like-boom-loophttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-doom-loop-more-like-boom-loop#u106340Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:05:32 +0000Manhattan office space is filling up beyond pre-pandemic levels as leasing surges and premium space vanishes, reversing dark predictions of a fiscal doom loop. Across roughly 450 million square feet of office inventory, availability has dropped to its lowest point since March 2020. The local market is outperforming the rest of the country, driving rents for top-tier buildings to record highs. Third-quarter leasing activity stayed well above historical averages, reflecting continuous high demand as employers compete for scarce premium offices.Why it mattersThe turnaround dispels fears that remo