The technology sector is about to spark a boom in New York City commercial leasing, according to a survey of 100 top-level New York City real estate executives, including owners, brokers, agents, engineers, and accountants and lawyers specializing in the space.

Behind closed doors, in the corner offices of companies throughout the nation, a heated C-suite battle rages on. On the surface it looks like a battle waged over the corporate budget—a tale as old as time—with both sides seeking to claim a bigger portion of the pie.