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From Cubicles to Bedrooms: NYC’s Office-to-Apartment Boom Hits Record Highs

Developers plan to break ground on nearly 10 million square feet of office-to-residential conversions in 2026 — and a record-setting rental market is waiting for every last unit.

NYC VarietyJune 18, 2026