Lower Manhattan's office leasing activity last year reached the lowest level ever seen by the Alliance for Downtown New York.

Have you always wanted to see New York City from above? From classic skyscrapers to thrilling, Instagram-ready experiences, the city's observation decks are taking views — and prices — to new heights.

Travelers rave about the views of the lower Manhattan skyline, the New York Harbor and the bridge. Among the city’s newest parks, Brooklyn Bridge Park was once an industrial district and home to ...