Open Impact Real Estate, a woman-owned commercial real estate services company specializing in nonprofit and corporate impact organizations, announced that Rising Ground Inc. has signed a 15-year lease for 27,147 square feet at 111 Livingston St. in Brooklyn, New York. The new lease comprises the entire 20th floor and part of the 19th floor, respectively.
Rising Ground, an established human services organization, has chosen 111 Livingston as a new home for its multi-program Brooklyn hub, where it will continue its impactful work in a modern, efficiently designed space. The move comes at a tenant-favorable time in the Brooklyn office market, allowing the organization to secure a custom-designed space without out-of-pocket costs for construction, thanks to the landlord’s full, turnkey installation.
Stephen Powers, Lindsay Ornstein, Alexander Smith and Kendall Elliott of Open represented the tenant in the transaction; ownership was represented in-house. 111 Livingston has a 24/7 lobby attendant and an on-site cogeneration plant that provides its own electricity, ensuring both convenience and reliability.
Although the terms of the lease remain undisclosed, asking rents at the building are in the upper $40-per-square-foot range. Rising Ground is set to occupy the new space starting in Spring 2025.
“This strategic relocation is the result of a comprehensive portfolio analysis, consolidating Rising Ground’s administration staff into a singular Manhattan location while transitioning its Brooklyn space into a purposefully designed environment that supports both existing and expanded programs,” said Smith. “111 Livingston ensures that Rising Ground can continue its critical work, with a professional space that remains highly accessible for staff and visitors.”
Rising Ground’s new Brooklyn hub at 111 Livingston will serve as an essential center for the organization’s family and youth support programs. The design will include both administrative offices and client-facing spaces, ensuring the facility meets the needs of the community in a bright, modern environment.
This lease is another step in Rising Ground’s long-term commitment to the Greater New York City area, following their recent expansion with a 30,000-square-foot administrative headquarters at 1333 Broadway, and plans to consolidate additional Bronx locations moving forward. Earlier this year, Rising Ground settled into renovated program offices in Harlem, increasing its capacity to support more workers in a welcoming environment. It also has an expansive Queens hub in Jamaica and retains a presence in Westchester County. Rising Ground’s hubs are among its 143 locations where it will deliver more than $213 million in human services this year.
