Fashion Week Gets Some Breathing Room at the Starrett-Lehigh Building
This New York Fashion Week, IMG, owner and operator of NYFW: The Shows, will host this year’s main event hub at The Starrett-Lehigh Building. The building has previously hosted individual fashion shows on the 18th floor, which is fitted out as an event space, a flexible white box, and large enough (68,000 square feet) to host 12 […]
Historic NYC Industrial Building Gets Dressed Up for New York Fashion Week
RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building will be the official designer runway venue of NYFW: The Shows showing designers such as Bach Mai, Badgley Mischka, The Blonds, Libertine, Prabal Gurung, Son Jung Wan and Pamella Roland. In recent years, Starrett-Lehigh has taken on a more fashionable image. RXR has invested in major infrastructure upgrades at the building, including thousands […]
Convene to Open Meeting and Conference Center at 5 Times Square
Introducing Venue 42 by Convene at RXR’s 5 Times Square. Venue 42 by Convene will offer 30,000 square-feet on the fifth floor. This location will feature nine custom-configurable meeting rooms, the largest of which will have a 230-person capacity making it ideal for conferences, executive offsites, and evening receptions. Venue 42 will open this March. ConnectCRE Article → Commercial […]
Squawk on the Street with Scott Rechler
RXR Chairman and CEO Scott Rechler joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ earlier this week to discuss why he’s been outspoken about troubles in the commercial real estate sector, if it’s too early to put capital to work in real estate, and more 2024 could be turbulent for the commercial real estate industry, but as Scott […]
Crossing the Chasm Episode 8: Embracing a New Normal
With numerous transactions and strategies on hold in 2023, the transition to 2024, with the Fed’s pivot, will prompt a restart to delayed activity. Scott explains how success in 2024 is predicated on companies adopting a new mindset and embracing a new normal. Scott and Charlie dive into the lesson for individuals and discuss how […]
RXR Signs Two Leases at 530 Fifth Avenue
RXR has signed two leases at its Midtown East office building 530 Fifth Avenue. Executive search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa signed an 11-year lease for 12,300 square feet on the 11th floor. Software development company Operative signed a three-year lease renewal for 9,750 square feet on the 19th floor of the building, where the company has been a […]
Crossing the Chasm Episode 7: Finding Balance in 2024
Scott and Charlie discuss the importance of getting your mind right in 2024. They emphasize the essential balance between mind, body, and soul and its importance on one’s career. They discuss creating protocols as guideposts, being intentional about structuring one’s day and the value of reflection even when feeling overwhelmed. Listen to Crossing the Chasm […]
RXR and Ares Management to Invest in Distressed Office Buildings
RXR and Ares Management are partnering to invest in New York City’s distressed office buildings. RXR and Ares are planning to target a sliver of office buildings around the city that they believe are still appealing but that may need fresh capital to remain competitive or a restructuring of debt to reflect the new realities […]
RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building Named the Official Designer Runway Venue of NYFW: The Shows
IMG, the official organizer and operator of NYFW: The Shows, has released its full slate of programming and events. NYFW takes place February 9th to 14th, and IMG will activate across New York City with three main locations: RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, the official designer runway venue of NYFW: The Shows, the consumer-focused NYFW Backstage at 21Greene, […]
RXR Names Scott Crowe CSO, Head of Equity Capital Markets
Scott Crowe has joined RXR as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Equity Capital Markets. Scott Crowe will lead the expansion of RXR’s investment management platform and work on strategic initiatives. “The addition of Scott to our team is well-timed with the ongoing evolution of our business and expansion,” said Scott Rechler, Chairman and CEO […]
Scott Rechler on CNBC’s Last Call: The economy and markets have been addicted to ultra-low interest rates
Scott Rechler, RXR Chairman and CEO, appeared on CNBC’s Last Call to share his views on how inflation may be impacting certain segments of the economy more than others and why he believes we are still in the early innings when it comes to adapting to a new interest rate regime.
RXR Inks 700K SF Lease at 450 Lexington for Davis Polk & Wardwell Law Firm, Largest Lease in NYC This Year
RXR signed Davis Polk & Wardwell law firm to a 25-year extension at 450 Lexington Avenue. In connection with the lease, RXR and its partners are investing over $300 million for extensive capital improvements throughout the building common areas across Davis Polk’s 23 floors. The planned renovations will encompass the full modernization of lobbies and […]
