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ticker: VNO
company: VNO
filing_type: 10-K
year_current: 2026
year_prior: 2025
risks_added: 2
risks_removed: 0
risks_modified: 4
risks_unchanged: 38
source: SEC EDGAR
url: https://riskdiff.com/vno/2026-vs-2025/
markdown_url: https://riskdiff.com/vno/2026-vs-2025/index.md
generated: 2026-06-01
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# VNO: 10-K Risk Factor Changes 2026 vs 2025

> Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)  
> Generated: 2026-06-01  
> All data extracted directly from official filings. No hallucinated content.

## Summary

| Status | Count |
|--------|-------|
| New risks added | 2 |
| Risks removed | 0 |
| Risks modified | 4 |
| Unchanged | 38 |

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## New in Current Filing: PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Our principal executive offices are located at 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019; telephone (212) 894‑7000.

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## New in Current Filing: MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q, Current Reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding officers, trustees and 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.vno.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on our website are copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Corporate Governance Guidelines. In the event of any changes to these charters or the code or guidelines, revised copies will also be made available on our website. Copies of these documents are also available directly from us free of charge. Our website also includes other financial and non-financial information, including certain non-GAAP financial measures, none of which is a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are also available free of charge from us, upon request.

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## Modified: Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of an investment in our debt and equity securities.

**Prior (2025):**

There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space typically declines nationwide due to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity and financial condition of our tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities, access the capital markets and obtain reasonable pricing to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of our securities.

**Current (2026):**

There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space typically declines nationwide due to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity and financial condition of our tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities, access the capital markets and obtain reasonable pricing to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of our securities.

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## Modified: Our properties are subject to transitional risks related to climate-related policy change.

**Key changes:**

- Reworded sentence: "Decarbonization of grid-supplied energy (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings."
- Added sentence: "We actively track and assess possible impact from regulations across our buildings and evaluate cost of compliance versus impact on business operations and property valuations in our regular capital cycles."

**Prior (2025):**

De-carbonization of grid-supplied energy (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings. Retrofitting our building systems to consume less energy could lead to increased capital costs. In addition, buildings which consume fossil fuel onsite may be subject to penalties in the future. Although these laws and regulations have not had any material adverse effects on our business to date, they could result in substantial costs, including compliance costs, increased energy costs, retrofit costs and construction costs. We cannot predict how future laws and regulations, or future interpretations of current laws and regulations, related to climate change will affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We may become subject to costs, taxes or penalties, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage, such as a "carbon tax" and by local legislation such as New York City's Local Law 97, which sets limits on carbon emissions in our buildings and imposes penalties if we exceed those limits, and New York City's Intro 2317, or the "gas ban" bill, which limits any onsite fossil fuel combustion in new construction and major renovations. These costs, taxes or penalties could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations or distribute to our equity owners.

**Current (2026):**

Decarbonization of grid-supplied energy (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings. In October 2025, the Albany County Supreme Court ordered the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to finalize regulations required under the CLCPA. This ruling compels the DEC to implement a cap-and-invest program to enforce greenhouse gas emission limits, which had been delayed. Retrofitting our building systems to consume less energy could lead to increased capital costs. In addition, buildings which consume fossil fuel onsite may be subject to penalties in the future. Although these laws and regulations have not had any material adverse effects on our business to date, they could result in substantial costs, including compliance costs, increased energy costs, retrofit costs and construction costs. We cannot predict how future laws and regulations, or future interpretations of current laws and regulations, related to climate change will affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We may become subject to costs, taxes or penalties, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage, such as a "carbon tax" and by local legislation such as New York City's Local Law 97, which sets limits on carbon emissions in our buildings and imposes penalties if we exceed those limits, and New York City's Intro 2317, or the "gas ban" bill, which limits any onsite fossil fuel combustion in new construction and major renovations. We actively track and assess possible impact from regulations across our buildings and evaluate cost of compliance versus impact on business operations and property valuations in our regular capital cycles. These costs, taxes or penalties could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations or distribute to our equity owners.

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## Modified: We are exposed to risks related to our properties that are subject to ground leases arrangements which could adversely affect our results of operations.

**Key changes:**

- Reworded sentence: "Furthermore, rent payments under such leasehold interests are periodically adjusted pursuant to the respective contractual arrangements and the initial rent reset determination may be subsequently challenged in litigation brought by either party."
- Added sentence: "See "Business - Overview  -  PENN 1 Ground Rent Reset Determination" for information regarding the ground rent litigation involving PENN 1."

**Prior (2025):**

We are the lessee under long-term ground lease arrangements at certain of our properties. Unless we purchase a fee interest in the underlying land or extend the terms of these leases prior to expiration, we will no longer operate these properties upon expiration of the leases, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, rent payments under such leasehold interests are periodically adjusted pursuant to the respective contractual arrangements, including the currently ongoing PENN 1 June 2023 rent reset process. These rent resets may result in materially higher rents that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation. Additionally, due to the greater risk associated with a loan secured by a leasehold interest than a loan secured by a fee interest, we face risks related to the availability and pricing of financing on favorable terms or at all for such ground leasehold interests. 17 17 17

**Current (2026):**

We are the lessee under long-term ground lease arrangements at certain of our properties. Unless we purchase a fee interest in the underlying land or extend the terms of these leases prior to expiration, we will no longer operate these properties upon expiration of the leases, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, rent payments under such leasehold interests are periodically adjusted pursuant to the respective contractual arrangements and the initial rent reset determination may be subsequently challenged in litigation brought by either party. These rent resets may result in materially higher rents that could adversely affect our results of operation. Additionally, due to the greater risk associated with a loan secured by a leasehold interest than a loan secured by a fee interest, we face risks related to the availability and pricing of financing on favorable terms or at all for such ground leasehold interests. See "Business - Overview  -  PENN 1 Ground Rent Reset Determination" for information regarding the ground rent litigation involving PENN 1. 16 16 16

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## Modified: We may be adversely affected by trends in office real estate.

**Key changes:**

- Reworded sentence: "In 2025, approximately 78% of our net operating income ("NOI" a non-GAAP measure) is from our office properties."

**Prior (2025):**

In 2024, approximately 76% of our net operating income ("NOI" a non-GAAP measure) is from our office properties. Work from home, flexible or hybrid work schedules, open workplaces, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing remain prevalent in certain situations following the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in tenant space utilization, including from the continuation of work from home and flexible work arrangement policies, may continue to cause office tenants to reassess their long-term physical space needs, which could have an adverse effect on our business. Additionally, the increased use of artificial intelligence ("AI") could result in changes in tenant space utilization, including the need to reduce or reconfigure space. Further, as office tenants reevaluate their physical space needs and focus on attracting and retaining talent, many tenants have become more selective and are focused on leasing space in high-quality, modern and well-amenitized buildings near transit hubs. These factors have resulted in increased competition among landlords to attract tenants, significant landlord capital expenditures for a building to maintain Class A status and may negatively impact the value of older and less desirable office space. This could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

**Current (2026):**

In 2025, approximately 78% of our net operating income ("NOI" a non-GAAP measure) is from our office properties. Work from home, flexible or hybrid work schedules, open workplaces, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing have become more common in recent years. Changes in tenant space utilization, including from the continuation of work from home and flexible work arrangement policies, may continue to cause office tenants to reassess their long-term physical space needs, which could have an adverse effect on our business. Additionally, the increased use of artificial intelligence ("AI") could result in changes in tenant space utilization, including the need to reduce or reconfigure space. Further, as office tenants reevaluate their physical space needs and focus on attracting and retaining talent, many tenants have become more selective and are focused on leasing space in high-quality, modern and well-amenitized buildings near transit hubs. These factors have resulted in increased competition among landlords to attract tenants, significant landlord capital expenditures for a building to maintain Class A status and may negatively impact the value of older and less desirable office space. This could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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*Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. Last updated 2026-06-01.*