Long Island’s Commercial Real Estate Market Surges to Record-Breaking $4.1 Billion
Long Island just posted its strongest commercial real estate year in history, with 2025 deal volume blasting through previous records and reaching an unprecedented $4.1 billion. The findings come from a new deep-dive market report released by Cushman & Wakefield, and the numbers reveal a seismic shift in how investors, developers, and end users are engaging with the market.
The surge represents a stunning 71.5% increase from 2024, signaling that investor confidence—and capital—returned to the region in force, particularly in the second half of the year as interest rates eased.
Specialty Use Properties Lead the Charge
While nearly every property type experienced gains, specialty-use assets stole the spotlight. Assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and self-storage units dominated the top deal lists, accounting for half of the ten largest trades of 2025.
The combined volume was massive: more than $1.965 billion in Nassau and over $2.126 billion in Suffolk. One of the most eye-catching deals was a blockbuster $603 million portfolio acquisition by Ventas, including five Bristal Assisted Living facilities.
Click to expand: 2025 Major Deal Highlights
$603 million Ventas purchase of Bristal Assisted Living portfolio
$135.7 million acquisition of the Philosophy Care Centers portfolio
$124.2 million purchase of the Casata Organization multifamily portfolio
$118.6 million purchase of the former CA Technology site in Islandia
$107 million purchase of a 420-unit rental complex in Hempstead
Transactions Surge Across Nassau and Suffolk
Nassau County recorded 436 completed transactions—a 29% jump—while Suffolk wasn’t far behind with 423 deals, nearly 16% more than in 2024. This combination of volume and high-dollar activity pushed Long Island to its strongest performance ever.
Research analyst Dimitri Mastrogiannis noted that specialty assets roared back as national portfolios targeted Long Island “at a clip we haven’t seen.” Lower interest rates also reignited investor urgency after a period of hesitation.
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Dan Abbondandolo, who leads the Cushman & Wakefield Long Island Investment Sales and Capital Markets team, highlighted a meaningful shift: end users became far more active—especially in the $5 million to $25 million segment. Ownership transitions, debt restructuring, and generational turnover significantly contributed to buyer momentum.
Looking ahead, the path seems bright. New capital sources are stepping in, with private equity, family offices, and private capital filling the gap left by stepping-back institutional investors.
Abbondandolo emphasized that the office market “has found its bottom,” retail is strengthening, and lower interest rates will continue to activate sidelined demand.
What Professionals Can Learn From This Surge
This record-setting year reinforces a powerful truth: commercial real estate remains one of the most opportunity-rich and resilient sectors in the United States. For professionals aiming to elevate their careers in real estate, finance, insurance, or related fields, understanding regional market behavior is invaluable.
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