Return-to-Work Momentum Meets Premium Flex Space: NYREJ Highlights Stark’s “Excelsior” Growth
As 2025 comes to a close, the New York office market is sending a clearer signal: businesses are coming back—selectively—and they’re prioritizing Class-A, trophy-quality environments that support focus, credibility, and performance. In a recent New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) Year-in-Review spotlight, Stark Office Suites President Adam Stark shared what this shift looked like on the ground—and why it created the right conditions to expand Stark’s NYC footprint.
The trend: return-to-work tailwinds and a flight to quality
In the NYREJ Q&A, Adam notes that return-to-work trends increased throughout 2025, aligning with a market that’s increasingly oriented toward high-end office space. The takeaway is straightforward: as teams re-engage with in-person work, they’re less interested in “good enough” offices—and more focused on spaces that reflect their standards and support productivity.
The 2025 milestone: launching Excelsior by Stark
A major 2025 highlight for Stark was the launch of Excelsior, by Stark Office Suites—our top-tier flexible workspace experience, pairing premium private offices with advanced technology services and first-class amenities.
According to Adam, the response has been strong: the inaugural Excelsior location reached full occupancy in less than a year, and Stark is now entering the construction phase for a forthcoming flagship property.
A community of high-quality businesses at 825 Third Avenue
Adam also points to the tenant community forming at Excelsior at 825 Third Ave.—a mix of high-quality businesses that creates an environment where like-minded professionals can thrive in a truly elevated setting.
If you’d like to learn more about the Excelsior experience at 825 Third Avenue, you can explore the location here: Excelsior by Stark: 825 Third Avenue.
Looking ahead to 2026
The focus for 2026 is momentum with intention—continuing to deliver exceptional value and service for our clients as demand for premium, flexible office solutions grows.
Read the full NYREJ spotlight: 2025 Year in Review: Adam Stark, Stark Office Suites
