Global financial technology and management consultancy Capco has signed a lease for a 26,620-square-foot, full-floor space at the Empire State Building (ESB) on the 68th floor, announced building owner building owner Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT).
“We are pleased to partner with ESRT for our new office space in this iconic building,” said Mike Ethelston, managing partner of Capco U.S. and Brazil. “The Empire State Building exceeded our expectations with its blend of heritage, contemporary design and energy efficiency, and it will offer our people top-tier amenities in an accessible location close to many of our clients.”
ESB is fully modernized with more than 65,000 square feet of amenities that include a tenant-only fitness center, conference center, and eight in-building dining options. The building will soon feature a 400-plus person all-hands space with basketball/pickleball courts, golf simulators and tenant lounge with full bar service.
“Our internationally recognized brand continues to benefit from the market’s flight to quality as we attract new tenants who recognize the value of leasing at the fully modernized Empire State Building,” said Thomas P. Durels, executive vice president, leasing. “Capco benefits from ESRT’s leadership in sustainability, energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality as well as the building’s top-of-the-line amenities as they relocate their New York City office space to the ‘World’s Most Famous Building.’”
Jared Horowitz and Jason Perla of Newmark represented Capco in the lease negotiations, and Shanae Ursini and Jordan Berger of ESRT and Scott Klau and Neil Rubin of Newmark represented the property owner.
