NEW YORK CITY—Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, one of the nation's leading full-service law firms with offices in New York, Washington, D.C. and London, has signed a 15-year renewal lease covering 283,894 square feet for its headquarters at 919 Third Avenue. The space is comprised of the 19th to 27th floors in their entirety at the SL Green building.
"Schulte Roth and Zabel is one of the nation's premier law firms and we are delighted that they have elected to extend their long-term occupancy with us at 919 Third Avenue," says Steven Durels, EVP, Director of Leasing and Real Property for SL Green.
"As we celebrate 45 years since the firm's founding, this is a particularly important moment for Schulte Roth & Zabel,” adds Jeffrey A. Lenobel, a partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, chair of the firm's real estate group and a member of the firm's executive committee and operating committee. “We are making a long-term commitment to 919 Third Ave. and to our future, and look forward to continuing to build on our successes in the decades to come. We are pleased to work in this premier building and the great experience we have had as tenants speaks directly to the fine leadership at SL Green.”
919 Third Ave. is a 47-story, 1.5 million-square-foot tower offering panoramic views of New York City, located on the block front between East 55th and 56th streets. The building is undergoing a capital improvement program that includes upgrades to the lobby, entrance and plaza. In addition to Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, Bloomingdales and the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP are tenants at the tower.
CBRE's Lewis Miller represented Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in the transaction. A CBRE spokesman did not respond to a request for comment by presstime.
The Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP team was led by Lenobel and Brian F. Schare, COO. The team also included real estate partner Robert S. Nash and associate Alykhan A. Shivji.
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