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Vedder Signs 163,000 SF Headquarters Lease Extension in Downtown Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Vedder has signed a 163,000-square-foot headquarters lease extension at 222 N. LaSalle Street, a 26-story office building in downtown Chicago. Vedder signed a 12-year extension to maintain its global headquarters at the building through 2041. The law firm, which has been headquartered at 222 N. LaSalle since 1988, will continue to occupy 163,000 square feet across five floors. Tishman Speyer serves as property manager and leasing agent at the property and was internally represented by Ellen May, Steve Golz and Bella Rapken. Joe Learner and Adam Southard of Savills represented Vedder. The 1 million-square-foot property recently received renovations and is now 87 percent leased. The renovated lobby features new food-and-beverage options, and the Zo Clubhouse features a new outdoor patio. All tenants have access to Zo Clubhouse, Tishman Speyer’s amenity network. Originally constructed in 1926, the building features unobstructed views of the Chicago River, flexible floorplates and convenient transit access.

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Leasing ActivityNew YorkNortheastOffice

Woori Bank New York Agency Signs 18,553 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Woori Bank New York Agency, a Korea-based entity,has signed a 20-year, 18,553-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The space spans the entire 38th floor at 1540 Broadway. Charles Han and Douglas Levine of Newmark represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Clark Finney, Frank Doyle, Carlee Palmer and Michael Pallas of JLL, along with internal agent Allen Gurevich, represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, which owns the building in partnership with BDT & MSD Partners.

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Simon Welcomes Four New Tenants to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Southern Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

WRENTHAM, MASS. — Simon Property Group has welcomed four new tenants to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, located near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken and bubble tea concept Gong Cha are now open, and athletic apparel brand Fabletics and children’s retailer Gymboree will open this summer. The roster at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets now totals more than 170 tenants.

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ARCO National Construction Expands St. Louis Office Lease to 95,000 SF

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — ARCO National Construction has leased all remaining vacancy at Clayton Executive Center I, bringing the property to full occupancy. With this expansion, ARCO now occupies the entire building. An affiliate of Stanton Road Capital owns the property. Tom Bajardi of Sansone Group represented ownership in the lease. ARCO initially leased 60,000 square feet and is now expanding by an additional 35,000 square feet. Clayton Executive Center consists of two office buildings, both of which are now fully leased.

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Planet Fitness Opens 20,000 SF Gym in Rogers, Arkansas

by John Nelson

ROGERS, ARK. — Planet Fitness has opened a 20,000-square-foot gym at Pleasant Crossing Commons, a shopping center located at 4319 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. The 24/7 gym offers strength and cardio equipment, a turf for agility training, mobility and stretching space and the members-only Black Card Spa that features massage chairs, tanning beds and recovery loungers. The new gym is the seventh location in Northwest Arkansas for Excel Fitness, one of the largest franchisees of Planet Fitness. According to LoopNet Inc., Pleasant Crossing Commons’ tenant roster includes Walmart, Walgreens, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Famous Footwear, Ross Dress for Less, Pet Supplies Plus and Starbucks Coffee. The landlord was not disclosed.

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Highland Properties Negotiates 12,162 SF Industrial Lease in Richardson, Texas

by Taylor Williams

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Local brokerage firm Highland Properties has negotiated a 12,162-square-foot industrial lease in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. The tenant is ZC Distribution, and the space is located at 1461 Exchange Drive. Scott Voelkel and Cullen Dickey of Highland Properties represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Dan Lawson of Proterra Properties represented the landlord, a Dallas-based partnership.

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Leasing ActivityNew YorkNortheastOffice

Pandora Jewelry Signs 55,872 SF Office Lease Expansion, Extension in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Pandora Jewelry has signed a 55,872-square-foot office lease expansion and extension in Midtown Manhattan. The deal doubles Pandora’s existing footprint at 1540 Broadway via a new lease for the entire 34th floor. Dan Posy of JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Clark Finney, Frank Doyle, Carlee Palmer and Michael Pallas, also with JLL, along with internal agent Allen Gurevich, represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, which owns the building in partnership with BDT & MSD Partners.

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BXP Completes $25M Renovation of D.C. Office Building

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — BXP, an office REIT based in Boston, has completed the $25 million renovation of 901 New York Avenue, a 542,000-square-foot office building in Washington, D.C.’s East End submarket. The renovation included a new lobby, fitness center, conference center and a rooftop terrace. The design-build team included Sasaki (architect) and HITT Contracting (construction). The investment included a partnership with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, which extended its 214,000-square-foot lease across eight full floors at the building in January 2024. The law firm is establishing a presence in the lobby and recently delivered a sky garden to promote wellness for tenants. Additionally, BXP executed 41,000 square feet of new leases at 901 New York Avenue since the renovation’s completion.

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Highland Properties Negotiates 25,000 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Arlington

by Taylor Williams

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Local brokerage firm Highland Properties has negotiated a 25,000-square-foot industrial lease renewal in Arlington. The tenant is Texas Almet, a manufacturer of advanced honeycomb core components for military and commercial aircraft, and the space is located at 2800 E. Randoll Mill Road. Scott Voelkel and Cullen Dickey of Highland Properties represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Ishash Shrestha of Avangard Real Estate represented the undisclosed landlord.

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SummitTX Capital Signs 17,778 SF Office Lease in Manhattan’s Plaza District

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Texas-based hedge fund operator SummitTX Capital has signed a 17,778-square-foot office lease in Manhattan’s Plaza District. The lease term is 11 years, and the space spans the entire 19th floor of the 22-story, 380,000-square-foot building at 560 Lexington Ave. Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Peter Turchin, Brett Shannon, Eric Deutsch, Jacob Rosenthal and Lauren Le of CBRE, along with internal agent Kevin Daly, represented the landlord, Rudin.

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