Originally published on December 11, 2024, by Doug West for NAIOP.

In today’s office real estate market, flight to quality has created a race for landlords seeking to attract tenants and fill vacancies. While some tools are economical, like rent incentives, others are more concrete, including developing shared amenity spaces. In major metropolitan markets such as New York, an amenity offering is now a deal-breaking requirement rather than just nice. But what do these spaces look like, and how can landlords be sure they’re including the right ones?