“Among the mandarins of the real estate industry who saw the potential in western Queens long before Jeff Bezos ever did, few people made as big a bet as Rob Speyer, the president and chief executive officer of Tishman Speyer.”
Read the full Commercial Observer article here.
Posted by robspeyer on November 14, 2018
https://robspeyer.com/2018/11/14/a-big-day-for-new-york/
The New York Post writes about our lease in Long Island City with Loring Place Chef Dan Kluger.
Read full article here: Tishman Speyer tower lands restaurant deal with chef Dan Kluger
Posted by robspeyer on November 14, 2018
https://robspeyer.com/2018/11/14/the-jacx-came-up-with-an-ace/
Tishman Speyer is thrilled to welcome Pfizer as the anchor tenant in The Spiral, the world’s most connected and collaborative office environment. With its iconic design, amazing views and abundant access to outdoor amenity spaces, The Spiral will serve as a major leap forward in the evolution of the modern workplace.
More information can be found at Reuters, Crain’s and The New York Post.
Posted by robspeyer on April 10, 2018
https://robspeyer.com/2018/04/10/tishman-speyer-to-begin-construction-of-the-spiral-an-iconic-hudson-yards-tower-and-model-for-the-modern-collaborative-workplace/
More great coverage of the 122nd REBNY Annual Banquet at the Commercial Observer and Bisnow.
Posted by robspeyer on January 21, 2018
https://robspeyer.com/2018/01/21/additional-coverage-of-the-2018-rebny-annual-banquet/
Congratulations to the #REBNY122 Banquet Honorees
Read more about the evening in The New York Posts features of the 122nd REBNY Annual Banquet.
Posted by robspeyer on January 18, 2018
https://robspeyer.com/2018/01/18/rebnys-122nd-annual-banquet/
Rockefeller Center has proudly selected a Norway Spruce from State College, PA as the 85th Annual Christmas Tree to adorn Rockefeller Center for the Holiday Season. The tree will be cut down on Thursday, November 9th, arrive in the Plaza on Saturday, November 11th, and be illuminated on live TV on Wednesday, November 29th.
You can find more information at the below link:
The 2017 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from State College, PA.
Posted by robspeyer on October 31, 2017
https://robspeyer.com/2017/10/31/the-2017-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-has-been-selected/
Seated Ballerina promises to offer one of those unforgettable New York experiences that will be remembered for years to come.
Posted by robspeyer on May 18, 2017
https://robspeyer.com/2017/05/18/kiehls-since-1851-and-art-production-fund-present-seated-ballerina-by-jeff-koons-on-view-may-12-june-2-2017-at-rockefeller-center/
“An Art form we have been evolving for decades,” Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer’s Chief Executive remarked when considering how Tishman Speyer continues to uncover value at its assets. Keiko Morris at The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about 2 midtown projects. The first at 200 Park Ave, Tishman Speyer was able to leverage new technology and move machine rooms to develop a spectacular, 24,000 square foot penthouse on the 58th floor.
The second project currently in development on the 43rd floor of 520 Madison Ave will more than double the 7,100 square-foot space once dedicated to mechanical equipment and build a 21,000 square-foot penthouse with a 2,200 square-foot terrace and views of Central Park.
“Typically, the penthouse additions feature high ceilings, tons of light through glass facades or large windows and connecting outdoor space. Landlords often have to be creative in finding the space to build these structures, sometimes moving mechanical equipment to another part of the building, tapping undeveloped space or transferring air rights from adjacent lots”, said real-estate lawyer Jonathan Mechanic in the Wall Street Journal article published on April 16th, 2017.
These renovations are never simple, considering their logistical scope, and without disrupting the tenants in the building, however finding and creating these types of opportunities are part of the fabric of the Tishman Speyer culture. “We’re always looking around the corner and pursuing ways to unlock additional value,” Rob Speyer told the Wall Street Journal.
The penthouse at 200 Park Avenue was quickly leased and it is anticipated that the 520 Madison Avenue penthouse with a terrace will draw significant interest as well.
“These office penthouse additions are part of a broader push by owners to carve out more dynamic amenity spaces to appeal to tenants looking to embellish their brands and recruit top employees”, said Brian Waterman, vice chairman at real-estate-services firm Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in the Wall Street Journal article.
Of the 200 Park Avenue Penthouse, “You feel like you can reach out and grab the spire of the Chrysler Building,” said Tishman Chief Executive Rob Speyer. This is certainly a unique amenity and has an appeal that is unparalleled.
The New Manhattan Office Trend: Penthouses (2017) by Keiko Morris. Retrieved from: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-manhattan-office-trend-penthouses-1492344000
Posted by robspeyer on April 27, 2017
https://robspeyer.com/2017/04/27/the-new-manhattan-office-trend-penthouses/
Posted by robspeyer on April 5, 2017
https://robspeyer.com/2017/04/05/tishman-speyer-is-bringing-world-class-office-space-to-downtown-brooklyn/
Our most important job is to serve the people who work in our buildings each and every day. Studies have shown that a healthy work-life balance boosts employee productivity and creativity. Today, we introduced Zo, a suite of services for all our tenants, regardless of their company size.
Read more at the Wall Street Journal.
Posted by robspeyer on February 7, 2017
https://robspeyer.com/2017/02/07/work-life-balance-at-rockefeller-center/