Howden Takes Full Floor at The Durst Organization's One Five One

New York, NY – May 7, 2026 – The Durst Organization today announced that Howden, the global insurance broker, signed a 31,519-square-foot lease for the 53rd floor at One Five One, located at 151 West 42nd Street.

"With sustainable design, state-of-the-art amenities, and proximity to Bryant Park, One Five One continues to attract companies seeking premium workspaces for their teams. We look forward to welcoming Howden to One Five One,” said Jody Durst, President of The Durst Organization.

Howden is a top 10 global insurance broker operating across 57 countries and managing $50+ billion in premiums. The company spans specialty and reinsurance broking, private capital, employee benefits, and underwriting and program management.

“New York is the epicenter of global insurance and financial markets, and One Five One puts us at the very heart of it,” said Michael Landa, Vice Chairman of Howden U.S. “This space reflects our ambition to create beautiful, welcoming spaces where collaboration and creativity flourish in service to our clients.”

One Five One is widely recognized as the first sustainable skyscraper in the United States, becoming a model for the LEED rating system. The 1.8 million-square-foot LEED Gold tower underwent a $150 million capital improvement program featuring a redesigned thru-block lobby with a soaring two-story entrance, granite flooring, a signature cascading ceiling, new turnstiles and concierge desk, as well as new elevator cabs with destination dispatch controls and energy-efficient technological enhancements.

Boasting dramatic views, excellent natural light, inspiring outdoor terraces, generous ceiling heights, and expansive column-friendly floor plates, One Five One offers unrivaled future-focused workspace in an incomparable location. Home to the Well& by Durst amenity brand, One Five One's 45,600-square-foot state-of-the-art tenant amenity floor seamlessly blends exceptional design with hospitality and sustainability. In addition to an artisanal food hall open for breakfast and lunch, the floor features a wine and cocktail bar, event space, and meeting venue that fosters collaboration and community. The Well& by Durst space at One Five One is a 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association, and is ranked the Greenest Restaurant in NYC.

One Five One offers unparalleled transit connectivity, with access to 15 subway lines as well as proximity to Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal, and multiple bus routes. Other tenants at One Five One include BMO Capital Markets, NASDAQ, TikTok, and Venable. The ground floor features H&M’s flagship Manhattan retail store and the NASDAQ MarketSite.

The Durst Organization was represented in house by Tom Bow, Rocco Romeo, and Nora Caliban. Howden was represented by Sheena Gohil, Bob Rosenthal, and Jack Senske of Colliers.