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Manhattan’s One World Trade Center Now 95% Leased After New Deal

(Bloomberg) -- A new lease at lower Manhattan’s One World Trade Center bumped occupancy at the skyscraper up to 95%. An existing tenant, German data processing firm Celonis, expanded its space at the tower, taking all 40,763 square feet (3,787 square meters) on the 70th floor, according to a statement Monday by landlords Durst Organization and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Occupancy at the property, which has 3.1 million square feet of space, was at 93% in February 2020 and had dipped to roughly 90% during the pandemic as tenants with employers working remotely let their…

Publication Bloomberg
Date 2022-03-28
Author Natalie Wong

Durst Org. planning a park for LI City

The builders of a distinctive new apartment tower in Long Island City have unveiled plans for a new public park set to open in 2023 The Durst Organization, which built the 67-story Sven building at 29-27 41 Ave., announced March 10 that it will build and maintain Sven Park, a half-acre of green space that will open “early next year.” Durst said the green space is needed in the Dutch Kills community, as it has among the smallest amount of park space per capita of any neighborhood in the borough. “In a city short on green space, we are excited…

Publication Queens Chronicle
Date 2022-03-24
Author Michael Gannon
Date 2022-03-23
Author NY1

Durst Hires New Security Chief Joseph Guccione

Durst Organization has hired Joseph Guccione as its new head of security and life safety, the company told Commercial Observer In his new role, he “will develop and implement policies ensuring the physical safety of all employees, tenants, residents, and visitors,” according to a press release from Durst, and lead a 400-person team responsible for building security and compliance with safety regulations. “Joe’s distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement and security consulting and his expertise and experience will be a tremendous asset in safeguarding our properties and the Durst community,” said Jonathan “Jody” Durst, president of the Durst Organization. Before…

Publication Commercial Observer
Date 2022-03-23
Author Rebecca Baird-Remba

Durst Organization Reveals Plans For Sven Park In Long Island City, Queens

The Durst Organization has released the first renderings of a new public outdoor space at the base of Sven, the developer’s latest residential skyscraper at 29-37 41st Avenue in Long Island City. The half-acre space will debut as Sven Park and offers a new playground, dog runs, workout and parkour facilities, ping-pong tables, swinging benches, and stationary seating Sven Park is designed by Starr Whitehouse, a landscape design studio based in New York City. Special features within the park will include “Nest,” an undulating wooden climbing structure for children, a diverse range of flowering plants and trees, and shaded areas…

Publication New York YIMBY
Date 2022-03-21
Author Sebastian Morris
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