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Vornado’s Midtown Tower Now Over 90% Leased with New Tenants

Landlord invests $45M in upgrades: new lobby, fitness center, 17th‑floor amenities, and a 10,000‑sq‑ft outdoor park.

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ornado’s 1290 Sixth Ave., where the Trump Organization owns a 30% passive share, attracts tenants after upgrades. Two leases add 93,000 sq ft to the 2‑million‑sq‑ft tower, now over 90% occupied. Chicago’s Portage Point Partners secured 55,000 sq ft, expanding from a 22,000‑sq‑ft sublease at 640 Fifth Ave. Global consulting firm Protiviti added 38,000 sq ft, returning after a stint at 888 Seventh Ave. Both leases command $98 per sq ft. The $45 million renovation added a lobby, fitness center, 17th‑floor amenities, and a 10,000‑sq‑ft outdoor “park.” Retail tenants include Five Iron Golf and Maple & Ash.

Vornado Midtown Tower fully leased, new tenants occupy high‑rise office space.