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he top two floors of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, are now available for lease as premium office space. Located 1,100 feet above Lower Manhattan, these floors offer rarefied air and unparalleled views of the city. The 89th and 90th floors, totaling 46,000 square feet, are being marketed by the Durst Organization, which co-developed the tower with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The asking rent for the space is up to $160 per square foot, a price point typically associated with Midtown trophy towers. The Durst Organization believes that this premium office space will appeal to top-tier tenants seeking unique amenities and prestige. Eric Engelhardt, who oversees leasing of the penthouse levels, suggests that finance or venture capital companies may be interested in occupying these floors.
The listing comes as demand for top-tier office space rebounds in New York City. Manhattan leasing activity has jumped 46% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, and Lower Manhattan has seen its strongest office leasing quarter since before the pandemic. The new tenants will have access to floor-to-ceiling windows, 20-foot ceiling heights, and 360-degree views that span from the Atlantic Ocean to the East River.
The space is being marketed as a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity for companies seeking to establish themselves in a prime location. Until now, the top floors had been occupied by a Chinese business center and broadcast equipment, but with the market's renewed appetite for ultra-prime locations, the Durst Organization believes that this penthouse office could appeal to top-tier tenants once again.
The building is already 95% leased, and brokers say that a major firm could soon take the plunge downtown as Midtown's soaring rents push companies to reconsider Lower Manhattan. The Port Authority has reimagined the World Trade Center as not just a workplace but a destination, offering top-notch shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
