Bloomsbury Publishing Inc., the independent publishing house with notable works which include the “Harry Potter” and “Crescent City” series, signed a new, 24,209-square-foot lease for office space at 1359 Broadway, announced owner/manager Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT).
“As a previous tenant of 1400 Broadway, I cannot wait to be back in an ESRT building with Bloomsbury Publishing,” said Sabrina McCarthy, president of Bloomsbury U.S. “ESRT was an incredible partner for my previous employer, and I am beyond thrilled that they found Bloomsbury a location that offers a modern look and feel, excellent building security, lots of sunlight and a space built for our needs.”
Located in the heart of the Broadway Pedestrian Plaza, 1359 Broadway is fully modernized with convenient access to major transportation and subway lines, dining and retail.
“Companies like Bloomsbury Publishing understand the value of ESRT’s unbeatable locations, unparalleled service, excellent balance sheet, and top-tier amenities in employee attraction, satisfaction, and retention,” said Thomas P. Durels, executive vice president, leasing at Empire State Realty Trust. “Bloomsbury Publishing is a welcome addition to the excellent tenant roster at 1359 Broadway.”
Stephen Bellwood and Rachel Rosenfeld of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bloomsbury Publishing. Jordan Berger of ESRT and Paul J. Amrich, Neil V. King III, Emily Chabrier and Meghan Allen of CBRE represented the property owner.
