Articles of the week ending May 22nd
25 Kent Offers Companies A Cutting-Edge Office Experience Along The Williamsburg Waterfront
By 25 Kent, Commercial Observer
25 Kent is positioning itself as a premier Williamsburg waterfront office hub for AI, tech, and creative companies by combining flexible Class A space, luxury amenities, neighborhood lifestyle appeal, and major financial incentives that make it an attractive alternative to Manhattan offices.
Law Firm Kirkland & Ellis Grows to 183K SF at Elecor Properties’ 900 Third Avenue
By Emily Davis, Commercial Observer
Kirkland & Ellis significantly expanded its presence at 900 Third Avenue to 183,089 square feet, signaling continued strong demand for premium Midtown East office space from major law firms despite broader market shifts.
Law Firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher Expands to 368K SF at 787 Seventh Avenue
By Mark Hallum, Commercial Observer
Willkie Farr & Gallagher expanded its headquarters at 787 Seventh Avenue to 368,000 square feet, highlighting continued strong leasing momentum among major Manhattan law firms seeking long-term premium office space.
One World Trade Center reaches record leasing level
By Andria Cheng, CoStar News
One World Trade Center reached a record 97% occupancy after major leases from W Media and Norm Ai, underscoring Lower Manhattan’s strong office recovery and growing demand from AI, media, finance, and legal tenants.
State of California Secures 20K-SF Office at 1180 Avenue of the Americas
By Emily Davis, Commercial Observer
State of California leased 20,000 square feet at 1180 Avenue of the Americas as part of a wave of new leasing activity that reflects continued demand for well-located Midtown office space from government, legal, staffing, and research tenants.