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Berger Joins Empire State Realty as VP, Leasing

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Empire State Realty Trust Inc. (ESRT) has appointed Jordan Berger as vice president of leasing, overseeing the company’s Manhattan office portfolio.

“We welcome Jordan to ESRT as we continue to rapidly grow our tenant roster,” said Thomas Durels, executive vice president, real estate at ESRT. “He brings a wealth of experience leading large, successful leasing transactions, as well as a commitment to strong tenant and broker relationships that make him an asset to our team.”

Berger joins the company after more than six years as first vice president, leasing at RXR. In this role, he oversaw leasing for a 5.5 million square foot portfolio that included 230 Park Ave., 550 Madison Ave., 340 Madison Ave., 237 Park Ave., 450 Lexington Ave. and The Standard Motor Products Building in Long Island City. Prior to his time at RXR, he worked as director of leasing for Monday Properties and as a vice president at JLL.

In his new role, Berger will report directly to Ryan Kass, senior vice president, leasing.