New York REIT, Inc , a publicly traded real estate investment trust, completed two new, long-term leases totaling 103,000 s/f at Worldwide Plaza
These leases include Rubenstein Associates for two full floors of office space totaling 68,000 s/f and a new gym concept from David Barton for 35,000 s/f in the former Bally’s Fitness space.
With these two new leases, occupancy at Worldwide Plaza has risen to 98.2%.
Michael Happel, president of NYRT, “Over the past year we have welcomed both Shanken Communications and CBS Broadcasting to the property which, in combination with the latest additions, reflects strength in tenant demand. Since acquiring the property in October 2013, we have increased occupancy from 91 to just over 98 percent and are in active talks to lease the remaining vacancy.”
“We are delighted to welcome one of the iconic names in the public relations field to Worldwide Plaza,” stated Peter S. Duncan, President and CEO of George Comfort & Sons, who heads the investment group, WWP Office, LLC. WWP Office, LLC is a partnership comprised of George Comfort & Sons, RCG Longview, DRA Advisors, and New York REIT, Inc.
David Goldstein of Savills Studley represented Rubenstein in the transaction, while Mr. Duncan and George Comfort & Sons’ Executive Vice President Matt Coudert represented the building ownership.
