NEW YORK — Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. has signed a renewal and 12,338 square foot expansion lease with Workday, Inc. for a total of 39,069 square feet at the iconic Empire State Building. Workday continues to grow with ESRT – the company leased its first prebuilt suite at One Grand Central Place back in 2015.
Workday is a Silicon Valley company that provides human resources and financial software for large companies.
“We are thrilled to continue to expand at the iconic Empire State Building, a reflection of our growth and commitment to New York City,” said Assal Yavari, Vice President of Global Real Estate at Workday. “This is a space that inspires our employees to do their best work and allows us to better serve our customers, partners, and prospects.”
The Empire State Building is a fully modernized landmark that offers newly built office space equipped with ESRT’s premier indoor environmental quality and sustainability measures. The building features more than 65,000 square feet of unmatched amenities which include eight in-building dining options; a tenant-only fitness center; conference center; and the Empire Lounge with a 400-person all-hands space, a variety of comfortable seating areas, phone booths for private communication, a basketball/pickleball court, and “ESRTees,” two golf simulators.
“The Empire State Building is a top choice for tenants that seek a convenient location, unmatched amenities, and a landlord that they can trust,” said Thomas P. Durels, executive vice president, real estate at ESRT. “We are pleased that Workday, Inc. will continue to benefit from the unmatched offering in their third expansion at the ‘World’s Most Famous Building.’”
Harry Blair, Rob Lowe, and Paige Engeldrum of Cushman & Wakefield represented Workday, Inc. in the lease negotiations. Jordan Berger, Shanae Ursini, and Kerry Lavelle of ESRT represented the property owner.
