Saga of the superblock: How Durst made good on his massive bet on West 57th St.
After nearly 20 years of development, two rezonings and several changes in plans, The Durst Organization has closed a major chapter on its Hell’s Kitchen “superblock.”
Date 2017-10-03
Author Kathryn Brenzel
The Bees of One Bryant Park
These tiny residents of Bank of America’s New York headquarters are helping keep the company—and the city—green.
Date 2017-09-25
Author Bank of America
50-Year-Old Sparks Steak House Renews Its Lease in Midtown
The legendary Sparks Steak House has hammered out a deal to renew its lease at 210 East 46th Street, after landlord Durst Organization reportedly threatened to double the restaurant’s rent. The proposed 100 percent rent hike would have forced owner Michael Cetta to lay off 87 employees, The New York Post reported in May.
Date 2017-09-14
Author Rebecca Baird-Remba
On Tap at The Landmark at 57 West, the Far West Side’s New Movie House
On Friday, billionaires Mark Cuban and partner Todd Wagner of Landmark Theatres are debuting The Landmark at 57 West, a new movie theater on the Far West Side of Manhattan. The 30,000-square-foot cinema, which includes a full bar with craft beers on tap, is at the base of Durst Organization’s Via 57 West apartment building.
Date 2017-09-14
Author Lauren Elkies Schram
Durst tops out first building at Hallets Point development
The Durst Organization last week topped out Building One at Halletts Point in Astoria, Queens. The event honors and thanks the workers, construction and engineering teams, community leaders and government partners involved in the project.
Date 2017-09-14
Author REW