OpenAI is expanding its footprint in downtown Bellevue by leasing additional office space, according to a February 3 report from commercial real estate data firm CoStar. The artificial intelligence company first opened offices in Bellevue in 2024 near Microsoft, its longtime partner. The collaboration began in 2019 with a $1 […]
In 2025, the stories that drew the most attention from readers focused on development projects, restaurant openings and closures, business changes, and major infrastructure updates across Bellevue. The list below highlights the ten most-read articles of the year. Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2025 Next 10 Most-Read Stories (11–20) • […]
Microsoft has renewed its downtown Bellevue office lease for LinkedIn, according to a new report from global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. The lease covers about 44,700 square feet at Lincoln Square North, Cushman & Wakefield said in its October report. LinkedIn, which Microsoft acquired in 2016, is now […]
The Bravern office towers in downtown Bellevue are facing imminent default on $304 million in mortgage debt, following the departure of Microsoft from the property earlier this year. The 750,000-square-foot complex, once fully leased by Microsoft since 2009, transferred to a special servicer on Sept. 5, according to a commercial […]
OpenAI is expanding its footprint in Downtown Bellevue, leasing three floors at City Center Plaza, as first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The artificial intelligence company will occupy 69,000 square feet at 555 110th Avenue Northeast, a space that was formerly leased by Microsoft. Microsoft vacated the building […]
OpenAI has confirmed the establishment of a new office in Bellevue. An employee verified this development, although specific details about the exact location remain undisclosed for security reasons. This expansion highlights OpenAI’s growing footprint in the Pacific Northwest. Strategic Location and Partnership with Microsoft The Bellevue office is strategically located […]
Bellevue is making headlines with its emerging culinary scene. Recently featured in Forbes, Bellevue is garnering attention for its diverse food offerings. Known for its tech industry giants like Microsoft and Amazon, the city is now turning heads with its wide variety of restaurants, from fine dining to trendy cafes […]
The Q2 2024 Eastside Office Market Overview by Broderick Group reports significant activity in the Eastside office market, especially in Bellevue’s Central Business District, which continues to attract strong tenant demand. The report outlines key trends, vacancy rates, and rental fluctuations across the region. Bellevue has seen notable lease transactions […]
TikTok, the popular social media platform, reportedly continues to expand its presence in downtown Bellevue. Situated at Lincoln Square North, owned by Kemper Development Company, the office now spans approximately 150,000 square feet at 10401 Northeast 8th Street. The Broderick Group confirmed that floors nine and 11 through 16 have […]
Broderick Group has just published their latest Q3 report on the Eastside Office Market. ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, is doubling down on their presence in the Key Center tower. They’ve secured an additional 66,000 square feet of office space in the same building, until the end of […]
