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Between the Bricks

The event venue hosting company Convene has leased 36,000 square feet of space at 114 W. 47th St. — where its new flagship space will have its own lobby and address of 117 W. 46th St The ground, second and lower level floors will be able to hold 500 people for various kinds of events. The installation will include stage lighting, high-speed WiFi, audio and video technology and digital signage. Convene was represented by Jared Freede, Rocco Laginestra, and Michael Wellen of CBRE. Durst was represented in-house by Tom Bow and Rocco Romeo. Building asking rents were $200 per square…

Publication New York Post
Date 2016-03-09
Author Lois Weiss

Convene Assuming New Flagship at 114 West 47th Street

Convene, the company that provides space for convening, will open a three-floor flagship location at 114 West 47th Street, the Durst Organization announced in a press release.

Publication Commercial Observer
Date 2016-03-09
Author Terance Cullen

Conference Room Provider Takes 36K sf at Durst’s 114 West 47th Street

Convene will have own lobby and address for its flagship Convene, an event venue hosting company, inked a lease for 36,000 square feet at Durst Organization’s 114 West 47th Street in Midtown. The firm’s flagship will have its own lobby and address at 117 West 46th Street. Convene will use the ground, second and lower levels, which has capacity to hold 500 people, for events. The space features stage lighting, digital signage, high speed Wifi, and audio and video technology, the New York Post reported. Asking rent for office space at the 25-story, 565,000-square-foot building was $68 per square foot.…

Publication The Real Deal
Date 2016-03-09
Author Dusica Sue Malesevic

Convene and Durst to Develop Premium Event Venue on Corporate Row

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2016 Convene and Durst to Develop Premium Event Venue on Corporate Row New Home for Large Meetings and Events in Midtown The Durst Organization today announced that Convene will be transforming 35,698 square feet on the ground, second and lower level floors of 114 West 47th Street into a premier event venue capable of hosting up to 500 guests. A private retail entrance on the south face of the building will create a new address, 117 West 46th Street between Avenue of the Americas and Broadway. The location features a broad range of room types…

Publication The Durst Organization
Date 2016-03-09
Author Jordan Barowitz

No Cutting Corners When it Comes to New York City Living

Starting last week, rental units are officially on the market at the most distinctive and environmentally conscious new addresses in town.

Publication Real Estate Weekly
Date 2016-03-09
Author John Banks
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