Buildings, Budgets, and People: David Lebenstein on Real Estate as a Workforce Strategy

In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J Morris sits down with David Lebenstein, Executive Managing Director and Co-Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Group, to unpack how real estate strategy is mission strategy for NYC’s nonprofits.

September 25, 2025

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David shares lessons from decades of advising community organizations on leasing vs. buying, endowment-building through smart dispositions, and navigating today’s tenant-friendly market, all while keeping workforce, community benefit, and fiscal health at the center.

Greg and David also dive into how shifting work patterns are changing real estate decisions, and how thoughtful partnerships between developers and the public sector can strengthen neighborhoods.