RETAIL MOVE OVER! OFFICE MARKET SHINES IN 4TH QUARTER; INDUSTRIAL SOFTENS SLIGHTLY
Office Market Sees Big New Construction Numbers
The Office Market in the 4th quarter saw an 8.1% overall vacancy rate, improving from the 3rd quarter’s 8.4% rate, with a positive absorption rate of 868,224 SF. Better yet, the overall asking rate when from $19.97 PSF in Q3 to $20.61 PSF, a 3.2% increase. Two new buildings were delivered totaling 556,643 SF, with another 2,324,245 SF under construction. Two of the high profile projects under construction include the 800,000 SF Tower at PNC Plaza and 250,000 SF at Zenith Ridge III. Notable office leasing transaction include: UPMC Health Plan, represented by Colliers International in Pittsburgh, taking 140,967 SF at Heniz 57 Center, and Wesco International Charitable Foundation’s 82,018 SF at Commerce Court in Station Square. Two new buildings were delivered in the quarter with 186,000 SF at 1 Southpointe Boulevard and 174,000 SF at the Wexford Medical Mall, both of which are 100% occupied. For the quarter, Class A space improved to a 7.6% vacancy and $26.56 PSF in asking rates; Class B space had an improved 8.7% vacancy rate and an $18.57 PSF rate; and Class C space saw the vacancy decrease to 7.5%, with a $14.49 PSF asking rate. The overall CBD vacancy rate improved to 9.2% in vacancy, while the Suburban market continued to improve and ended with a 7.7% vacancy rate.
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