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JCDecaux’s 45,000 Square Feet Office Space at the Empire State Building Aids in Their Commitment to Sustainability

JCDecaux, the world’s largest out-of-home advertising company, has occupied two tower full floors at the “World’s Most Famous Building” for nearly a decade. ESB’s unmatched location and transportation access allows tenants to enjoy a one-seat commute to and from their office. 

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Workday, Inc Expanded Their Office Space by 67% in Partnership with ESRT

Workday expanded their New York headquarters after leasing their One Grand Central Place location, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, to their new 21,000 square foot office space at the Empire State Building.

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LinkedIn Grew to 500,000 Square Feet at the "World’s Most Famous Building"

In 2019, LinkedIn signed its eighth expansion lease with Empire State Realty Trust, which added on three and a half floors and 188,000 square feet to their office space. They have continued to enjoy the building’s premier amenities.

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Nespresso Thrives as a Tenant in the Heart of NYC at 111 W 33rd Street

Nespresso’s prime location in the heart of NYC set them up for success. Thanks to Empire State Realty Trust, Nespresso has tapped into unmatched vendors, contractors, and joined the REIT’s sustainability.

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The Starbucks Reserve Set to Cut Carbon Footprint by Half Under ESRT’s Sustainability Guidelines

Under ESRT’s high-performance guidelines and framework, the Starbucks Reserve® store is on track to meet its goal to cut their carbon, water, and waste footprints by half in 2030. They took up their 23,000 square foot space at the Empire State Building in 2022.

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STV Signed on for 65,000 Square Foot Space in a Long-term Lease with ESRT at the Empire State Building

In February 2023, STV announced their new 65,000 square foot space flagship location at ESRT’s Empire State Building. The lease is part of the few transactions that took place between late 2022 and early 2023, which totaled around 100,000 square feet of prime real estate.

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Burlington Stores, Inc Has Expanded Three Times with ESRT Since 2010

With a new 16-year lease term signed in 2024, Burlington Stores, Inc has expanded from their initial 35,000 square foot space to their now 170,000 square foot space. This is marked as their third expansion with ESRT at their 1400 Broadway property.

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Progyny Committed to Occupy More Than 70,000 Square Feet Under ESRT

Located in ESRT’s 1359 Broadway building, Progyny had committed to take up three full floors, totaling their square footage to be over 70,000 square feet. Here they enjoyed the convenient location of the property, indulging in its transportation access, amenities, and restaurants.

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iCapital Expanded Four Times With ESRT, Occupying More Than 120,000 Square Feet

Within ESRT’s One Grand Central Place building, iCapital has occupied six full floors in a long-term lease. They first leased their 17,000 square foot space in 2017 with ESRT, which had by 123,651 square feet in 2022.

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COOKFOX’s Headquarters Occupied 20,000 Square Feet at ESRT’s 250 W 57th St

Located on Billionaire’s Row, COOKFOX Architects have occupied the full 17th floor within ESRT’s 250 W 57th St building – a 20,000 square foot space. Surrounded by the city’s best restaurants and convenient access, COOKFOX has enjoyed their long-term lease with ESRT.

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CLA’s Office Nearly Triples With ESRT at One Grand Central Place

Within two years of moving into ESRT’s One Grand Central Place property, CLA expanded their lease for the entire 51st floor, totaling their space to 12,422 square feet. With the help of ESRT and its turnkey solutions, CLA’s expansion was seamless.

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Cary Kane PLLC Has Evolved Throughout Their Tenancy at ESRT’s 1350 Broadway Building

Throughout Cary Kane PLLC’s many changes and moves since 2004, ESRT was there to help with their excellent accommodations and flexibility. With the office’s access to incredible amenities and mass transit, this labor and employment law firm pleases both their clients and employees.

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Olympus Partners’ Decades-Long Partnership With ESRT Thrives at Metro Center

With access to luxury amenities, office spaces, responsive property management, and convenient location, it is the perfect fit for this private equity firm’s sophisticated clients and employees. Olympus Partners have called Metro Center its home since 1990 because of these amazing offerings.

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Dan Hoyle

Senior Brand Marketing Manager of Talent Attraction at LinkedIn

“The reaction of even our own employees, let alone candidates, prospects, other customers we bring to the facilities. There’s just an awe and a sense of wonder when you walk through these walls.”

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Rick Cook

Founding Partner of CCOOKFOX Architects LLP

We have mass transit […] urban spaces, [and a] food hall, right when you leave the subway. There’s an enormous range of options for people here.

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Jennifer Ashley

Managing Director and Chief People Officer at iCaptial

“ESRT is committed to indoor air quality and environmental safety. Our space, which is already carbon neutral, will be designed and built to target net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.”

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Anatoliy Korolenko

Retail Store Manager at Nespresso

“ESRT offers LEED Certified facilities where they have eco-friendly initiatives such as water conservation systems, air quality HVACs, as well as efficient lighting systems.”

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Pete Anevski

CEO of Progyny

“ESRT as a partner has been fantastic. They’ve been super flexible…open to any ideas that we had…That’s just an example of ESRT’s willingness to partner with us and help us be successful in any way that we can.”

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John Josephson

CEO of SESAC MUSIC GROUP

“Industry-leading sustainability practices, proximity to transportation, and excellent building amenities make 250 W. 57th Street a solid choice for our new office.”

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Walter M. Kane

Founding Partner of Cary Kane PLLC

“I moved a few times within the building, and ESRT was very accommodating for those moves. When the business underwent internal changes and I needed to adapt, ESRT understood and responded well to that. Any time I’ve had a problem, they were quick to provide a solution.”

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Rob Morris

Chairman and CEO of Olympus Partners

“Our clients are sophisticated investors. To have the actuality and the appearance of a first-class operation are important. The building must fit that bill. The way that we operate is very much a collaborative operation and is enhanced by the way [Metro Center] is arranged. The overall ambience here is great and the service is good. They continue to maintain the building in a first-class fashion.”

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Elizabeth Heck

CEO of GNY Mutual

“As a 109-year-old insurance company who specializes in providing coverage solutions for commercial real estate owners, we appreciate the significance of the Empire State Building to the NYC real estate community.”

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Mike Ethelston

Managing Partner of Capco US & Brazil

“The Empire State Building exceeded our expectations with its blend of heritage, contemporary design and energy efficiency, and it will offer our people top-tier amenities in an accessible location close to many of our clients.”

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Alan Mucatel

CEO of Rising Ground

“We are excited to move into this new space as it will operate as a central location to better engage with the 25,000 New Yorkers we serve while expanding our work in the city we have called home for nearly two centuries.”

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Jen Leary

CEO of CLA

“Our expansion was a turnkey, enjoyable process thanks to ESRT, and is a testament to the dedication and forward-looking vision of our professionals.”

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