FFO and FAD Outperformance
Reported an FFO beat of $0.02 per share for the quarter. Management also noted beating initial FAD guidance by $65 million (almost $20 million of that in Q4).
Occupancy Gains — Sector Leading Performance
Same-store leased occupancy ended the year at 93.0%, up ~400 basis points from the lows at the end of 2024; company target of 94.8% same-store occupancy by year-end 2026 and an average economic occupancy metric disclosed (86.7% year-end 2025).
Robust Leasing Volume
Closed ~800,000 square feet of Manhattan office leasing in Q4, 2.6 million square feet for the year, and nearly 8.0 million square feet over three years. Management reported 142,000 square feet signed in January and a leasing pipeline >1,000,000 square feet (≈800,000 sq ft in active negotiations).
Same-Store NOI Guidance and Outlook
Company reiterated same-store NOI guidance implying growth of ~3.5%–4.5% for the year (management also referenced stronger NOI acceleration into 2027, with commentary implying ~10%+ potential in 2027).
Capital Markets Momentum and Financing Plan
Announced a $7 billion financing strategy for 2026 (≈$5 billion of targeted refinancings including 1 Madison Ave, 245 Park Ave, and corporate credit facility). Recent Park Avenue Tower financing priced at ~1.58% spread at full proceeds ask with AAA tranches (over 50% of the deal) as tight as 112 basis points over Treasuries; management highlighted room for further tightening versus pre-2019 AAA levels (~60 bps).
Equity and JV Activity — 100 Park Realized Premium
Closed partnership monetization with Rockpoint at 100 Park, realizing a substantial premium from acquisition ~11 months prior; Rockpoint returned as a major partner (their first large office deal in six years), and management has four additional transactions in process in a $2.5 billion plan.
Global Investor Demand
Management reported strong, broad-based inbound interest from Asia, Canada, Europe and the Middle East for NYC office investment and capital deployment, citing New York as a differentiated, attractive market for both debt and equity investors.
Platform and Fee Income Growth
Management emphasized growth of the asset-management and funds platform: expect >$100 million in fee revenue from institutional investors, launching fundraising for a new senior credit lending fund in 2026, and Green Loan Services becoming the largest active special servicer of SASB loans (servicing 5 of the top 10 specially serviced loans).
Improved Cost Controls
Higher NOI for the quarter driven in part by lower operating expenses net of reimbursements and lower G&A; management cited disciplined capital spend as a contributor to FFO/FAD outperformance.
Favorable Macro Context
Cited supportive macro signals for NYC office demand: NYC tax collections up 8.5% in 2025, big five banks reported Q4 profits up 6.7% and investment banking revenues up 12.6%, reinforcing strength in the city economy and investor interest.