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North Star Universal, LLC: Elevating Risk Management in NYC Commercial Real Estate Emerging Global Pressures Meet Local Complexity At North Star Universal, LLC , we monitor how domestic and international shifts converge in the NYC commercial realty advisory space. Around the world, elevated interest rates and geopolitical tensions are affecting capital flows and underwriting standards. According to recent data, 68% of respondents in a commercial real estate survey expect fundamentals to improve in 2025 — a sharp increase from 27% just a year prior. In NYC, that optimism is tempered by local risk vectors such as regulatory burdens, building emissions rules, and conversion mandates. Five Strategic Risk Themes Reshaping Advisory Engagements 1. Interest-Rate and Refinancing Risk Many buildings are carrying legacy debt or floating‐rate loans. With underwriting tightening, refinancing risk is acute. At North Star risk management we preview scenario planning for debt maturities and stress te...

  Managing Risk in NYC & Beyond: How North Star Universal, LLC Leads Commercial Real Estate Defense Commercial real estate has entered a higher-stakes era. At North Star Universal, LLC , risk isn’t an afterthought — it’s the focus. In today’s volatile landscape, from NYC office headwinds to global debt stress, investors and landlords need proactive, data-driven strategies. Here’s how we see the risks shaping commercial real estate — and how North Star Universal, LLC helps clients stay ahead. Rising Interest Rates & Debt Pressures Many commercial loans mature in 2026, amplifying default risk. Borrowing costs remain elevated while valuations diverge: Class B and C properties struggle, while prime assets remain more resilient. In Q2 2025, prime U.S. market vacancy rates hit 14.5%. Our Approach: North Star Universal, LLC stress tests portfolios against higher rates, plans refinancing timelines early, and models realistic cash flows — reducing the chance of unpleasant ...