Monthly Archives: July 2022

CRE Office Pulse 006: Chicago Office Supply Growth Screeches to a Halt

In Chicago’s CBD, new office construction has come to a screeching halt, only a couple years after hitting record highs. And even as the effects of the pandemic dissipate, new development continues slowing. What’s behind this deceleration in supply growth? We identify four primary factors weighing on the office construction market and discuss long-run implications for the CBD.

Read on to find out more

 

Mid-Year 2022 Chicago Suburbs Office Market Report

Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report.

This half in the suburban office market:

  • Absorption levels improved but remained negative at -350,000 s.f. for Q2
  • Direct vacancy increased to 28.6%
  • The gross asking rate for the market is $25.42 p.s.f.
  • Sublet availability remained steady at 4.3%

 

Q2/22 Downtown Chicago Office Market Report

Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report.

This quarter in the downtown office market:

  • Absorption levels improved but remained negative at -300,000 s.f. for Q2
  • Direct vacancy increased to 18.4%
  • The gross asking rate for the market is $42.87 p.s.f.
  • Sublet availability slightly increased from 3.9% in Q1 to 4.1% in Q2