In an effort that could fuel more leasing activity at the LEED Gold-hopeful 1 World Trade Center, the Durst Organization has announced that two full floors of the 104-story tower will be subdivided to accommodate 18 smaller office tenants.
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WTC Construction Update: With Transit Hub on Horizon, Office Towers, Museum to Open By 2014
By Stephen Del Percio on September 10, 2013 in 1 World Trade Center, 3 World Trade Center, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Market Analysis, New York City, World Trade Center
By November, the first of the four office buildings that will make up the new World Trade Center will be finished, with 1 WTC to follow in early 2014. Let’s take a quick look at where construction and development efforts stand across the rest of the site.
Targeting LEED Gold, Mixed-Use 837 Washington Street Tops Out in Meatpacking District
By Stephen Del Percio on August 20, 2013 in 837 Washington Street, Historic Preservation, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Meatpacking District, New York City, Zoning
Rising above the shell of a landmarked former warehouse that was once part of the Gansevoort Market, construction on the planned LEED-CS Gold 837 Washington Street has topped out, but the developers are still targeting tenants for its retail and office components.
With Term Sheet Signed, Richard Rogers’ LEED Gold 3 WTC Almost Ready to Rise
By Stephen Del Percio on July 11, 2013 in 3 World Trade Center, Leases, LEED-NC, Manhattan, New York City, Transactions, World Trade Center
Thanks to a transaction that will resonate throughout New York City’s commercial real estate – and green building – industries, Silverstein Properties is close to moving forward with construction on the Richard Rogers-designed, LEED Gold-hopeful 3 World Trade Center.
With 1 World Trade Center Topped Out, Industry Expects Rest of Tenants Will Come
By Stephen Del Percio on May 20, 2013 in 1 World Trade Center, Financial District, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Market Analysis, New York City, Transactions, Urban Planning, World Trade Center
1 World Trade Center is topped out at its patriotic final height of 1776 feet. But there’s still work to be done as the tower remains at 55 percent occupancy.
SUNY-Buffalo’s Engineering School Aims to Transform Nickel City Into Tech Hub
By Stephen Del Percio on March 20, 2013 in Buffalo, Intellectual Property & Technology, LEED-NC, Net Zero
While its Rust Belt roots continue to fade, the University of Buffalo’s new $75 million engineering school hopes to help position Western New York as a tech industry leader.
In City’s 3rd Largest 2012 Deal, Microsoft Boots Up 11 Times Square Lease
By Stephen Del Percio on January 7, 2013 in 11 Times Square, Intellectual Property & Technology, Leases, LEED-CS, Manhattan, Market Analysis, New York City, Times Square, Transactions
In a 220,000-square-foot deal, Microsoft has officially announced that it’s on the move from Sixth Avenue to the LEED Gold-certified 11 Times Square.
JV Secures Construction Financing and Breaks Ground on Planned LEED Gold 837 Washington Street
By Stephen Del Percio on December 13, 2012 in 837 Washington Street, Finance, Historic Preservation, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Meatpacking District, New York City
With a $60 million construction loan in place, the LEED Gold-hopeful 837 Washington Street was able to break ground earlier this week.
DOB Approves Zoning for Planned LEED Gold Office Tower at 837 Washington Street
By Stephen Del Percio on August 7, 2012 in 837 Washington Street, Historic Preservation, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Meatpacking District, New York City, Zoning
Nearly a year after the Landmarks Commission did the same, the New York City Department of Buildings has approved the zoning plan for 837 Washington Street, a planned 6-story, LEED Gold mixed-use tower in the Meatpacking District.
Tenants Are Drawn to LEED Label as 7 World Trade Center is Completely Filled
By Stephen Del Percio on March 27, 2012 in 7 World Trade Center, Leases, LEED-CI, LEED-NC, Manhattan, Market Analysis, New York City, Transactions, World Trade Center
What’s most interesting about two recent deals totaling 12,400 square feet at 7 WTC is that at least one of the tenants was attracted to the building’s LEED rating, in addition to its stunning views and Downtown location.
