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2.3-Mil-SF Starrett Lehigh Building 90% Leased

NEW YORK CITY-Despite the recent dot-com fallout, the Starrett-Lehigh Building has been left standing. The one-time darling of Silicon Alley at 601 West 26th St. is 90% occupied thanks to a $100-million renovation.

By Betsy Kraat | Updated on May 16, 2001

NEW YORK CITY-A $100-million renovation of the Starrett-Lehigh Building has brought occupancy up to 90% for the first time in a decade. The 2.3 million-sf building occupies a full block between 11th and 12th Avenues.

A $20 million capital improvements project is now complete with eight high-speed electric elevators to transport tenants to all 20 stories of the building. A 20,000-watt electrical system installation has increased the power capacity of the building 600%, and a $1.5 million lobby renovation has created a modern entrance featuring a glass wall mural by artist John Degnan.

In addition, Starrett-Lehigh tenants have all made significant improvements within their own offices. These tenants include Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Screaming Media, Hugo Boss and Williams Communications. Martha Stewart herself is rumored to drive her Range Rover right into the building’s freight elevators.

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