NEW YORK CITY — The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) has begun the $200 million redevelopment of 460 Park Avenue, a 22-story office building at the thoroughfare’s intersection with East 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Upon completion, the building will offer 350,000 square feet of Class A office space.
According to the development team, the building, which was originally constructed in the mid-20th century, is “being returned to its original steel structure and rebuilt with state-of-the-art infrastructure.” Within this framework, plans call for upgrades to the lobby, elevators, façade and utility systems.
More specifically, the revamped lobby will feature hospitality-driven amenities that are “centered on activating terraces and outdoor space, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors for tenants.” The project will also introduce a formal amenity suite with conference and event spaces, as well as lounge, dining and wellness areas.
The project team is also targeting certain designations — LEED Gold, WELL certification and WiredScore Platinum — for its utility systems and infrastructure. KITA has also tapped JLL to lease 460 Park Avenue upon completion of the redevelopment, which is scheduled for mid-2028.
“We are reimagining 460 Park Avenue with a focus on quality, performance and experience, delivering a workplace defined by natural light, modern infrastructure and thoughtfully integrated indoor-outdoor space,” says Jimin Paik, president of the Hahn Kook Center, an affiliate of KITA. “The result will be a boutique workplace of enduring quality that reflects the prestige and purpose of Park Avenue itself.”
- Taylor Williams