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…
Date 2022-03-24
Author Michael Gannon
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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…
Date 2022-03-23
Author Rebecca Baird-Remba
Asset manager's deal at Times Square office tower brings building above 92% leased
Asset manager Varagon Capital Partners has taken a full floor at 151 W. 42nd St., where it will move its New York offices The deal brings the Times Square skyscraper — called One Five One — up to more than 92% leased, according to a spokesperson at The Durst Organization, which owns the property. Varagon signed a five-year lease for 31,500 square feet on the 53rd floor. It will relocate its offices from 299 Park Ave., less than a mile from One Five One. The building, where retailer H&M has a store on the ground floor, has massive H&M signs…
Date 2022-03-21
Author Liz Young
The Durst Organization Unveils Plans For New Sven Park
The Durst Organization (Durst) unveiled on March 10 plans for Sven Park, a new half-acre public park in the heart of Long Island City. The dynamic new green space will include a range of features, from a playground and dog runs, to workout facilities and swinging benches where park-goers can unwind. Located next to Sven, The Durst Organization’s newest luxury residential tower that launched leasing in November, the park will be open to the public and provide an additional amenity for residents of Queens’ second- tallest tower. The park is expected to open early next year The park, designed by…
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