“We are pleased to extend our relationship with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and accommodate the organization's growth,” says Silverstein.

“We have completed dozens of nonprofit deals, but working with the team at 44 Wall St. was particularly gratifying as we were able to extend the lease of a significant and important organization in one of the most desirable buildings in Lower Manhattan,” says Handler.

EQ Office recently completed renovations of the historic 24-story Downtown skyscraper that was originally built in 1927. In addition to constructing multiple pre-built floors, improvements at the 350,000-square-foot tower also included redesigning the lobby. Its artwork by the New York City street artist Hellbent now on display resulted in Architectural Digest putting the property on its list of “The 12 New York City Office Buildings with the Most Incredible Artwork.”

EQ Office acquired the building in June 2016 and repositioned it to attract new tenants. In April, the global apparel company SMCP Brands relocated its North American headquarters and showroom to the building. A few weeks earlier, the marketing technology company Contently agreed to move its headquarters to the tower. Other tenants moving to the building have helped diversity Downtown beyond financial services. This has included tech company GameChanger; advertising agencies Joan Creative and Giant Spoon; and the global mobile technology company and smartphone manufacturer OnePlus.