> in a fast rising market Everything I've read about New York real estate has suggested that it's slowing down considerably and pretty buyer-friendly right now

> in a fast rising market Everything I've read about New York real estate has suggested that it's slowing down considerably and pretty buyer-friendly right now. Granted that's mostly about residential real estate, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same with commercial as well, and would certainly explain the reluctance to sign short-term leases.