AI companies lease 1 million square feet of Manhattan office space in Q1 2026
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Arun Venugopal
Summary
AI companies are rapidly expanding their physical office footprint in Manhattan, with firms like Altana, Sierra, and Synthesia signing major leases. In Q1 2026 alone, AI firms leased 1 million square feet of office space—more than all of 2025 combined—signaling a surge in demand for prime real estate driven by the growing AI industry.
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bskyAI companies lease 1 million square feet of Manhattan office space in Q1 2026gothamist.comKey quotes
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In the first quarter of 2026, AI firms took out 1 million square feet of space, more than all of 2025.
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