Trump Administration Terminates Federal Office Leases in New York: View the List

The Trump administration has canceled leases for 18 federal offices as well as a vacant space in New York, according to a government data portal tracking the president’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

Both Buffalo and New York City have experienced the highest number of lease cancellations, each with four, while White Plains has two. Several other municipalities in the state have reported one cancellation each.

Here’s what you need to know.

Why is the Trump administration canceling leases?

Dubbed after an Internet meme, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” initiative has led to the cancellation of numerous government contracts and the laying off of thousands of employees as part of an overarching strategy to reform the federal bureaucracy. The president and his supporters claim this is a necessary move to eliminate inefficiencies and fraud within government operations.

How many leases has the Trump administration canceled nationwide?

The Trump administration asserts that it has canceled more than 700 leases nationwide, representing approximately 10% of the federal government’s active commercial real estate leases, according to an analysis by the firm CoStar.

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Which leases have been canceled in New York?

The following is a list of the 19 leases reported canceled in New York by the Trump administration, detailing the affected federal office, along with the location, square footage, and annual cost of each lease:

• Social Security Administration, White Plains: 16,632 sq. ft., $511,908. The lease is set to terminate on May 31, 2025.
• DHS United States Secret Service, New York City: 250 sq. ft., $63,000. The office has permanently closed.
• U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, New York City: 0 sq. ft., $1,786,302. The office has permanently closed.
• U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, New York City: 0 sq. ft., $1,834,070. The office has permanently closed.
• Defense Contract Management Agency, Buffalo: 18,163 sq. ft., $548,896. The office has been consolidated.
• National Labor Relations Board, Buffalo: 37,644 sq. ft., $1,020,916. The office has been consolidated.
• Social Security Administration, Horseheads: 11,400 sq. ft., $311,690. No longer needed.
• Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Buffalo: 2,178 sq. ft., $44,352. Its lease has been terminated.
• Social Security Administration, Poughkeepsie: 14,000 sq. ft., $359,135. Lease termination planned for August 31, 2025.
• Employment Standards Administration, Buffalo: 2,168 sq. ft., $63,475. Lease has been terminated.
• Indian Health Service – Nashville, Manlius: 2,105 sq. ft., $37,648. Lease has been terminated.
• Employment Standards Administration, Forest Hills: 5,070 sq. ft., $308,437. Lease has been terminated.
• Internal Revenue Service National Office, New Windsor: 12,034 sq. ft., $314,988. Lease has been terminated.
• International Trade Administration, White Plains: 2,071 sq. ft., $67,169. Lease has been terminated.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration, Geneva: 4,046 sq. ft., $52,194. Lease has been terminated.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration, Albany: 4,454 sq. ft., $97,789. Lease has been terminated.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service, Syracuse: 33,548 sq. ft., $543,571. Lease has been terminated.
• Office of Inspector General, New York City: 10,651 sq. ft., $639,690. Lease has been terminated.

A 115 sq. ft. vacant space in Rensselaer with an annual lease of $2,500 has also been canceled, according to the database.

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How much money have these cancellations reportedly saved so far?

The Trump administration reports approximately $468 million in savings from these lease cancellations, with over $7 million of that amount attributed to leases canceled in New York state.

Emily Barnes covers consumer-related topics for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on issues like scams and recalls. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Reach out at [email protected].