Jack Resnick & Sons announced today that it has finalized two new leases totaling 20,158 square feet with financial firms Forte Capital Group and Accounting & Compliance International (ACI) at One Seaport Plaza, its iconic office tower located at 199 Water Street in Downtown Manhattan.
The lease signings come prior to the start of Resnick’s planned renovation of One Seaport Plaza’s lobby later this year. The renovation will feature European oak paneling designed to accentuate the light-filled atrium lobby’s granite finishes and original paintings by renowned contemporary artist Frank Stella. Resnick will also install new lounge and seating areas for its tenants and guests in both the main lobby on Water Street and the rear lobby which opens up to the cobblestone streets of the historic Seaport District.
199 Water Street is located within short walking distance of multiple major transit centers, the New York City Ferry Service, iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and a diverse array of Downtown and waterfront dining options.
Forte Capital Group, a financial services firm, has signed a 13-year lease for 13,400 square feet on the 21st floor of the 1.1 million-square-foot tower. Currently located at 80 Broad Street, Forte will move into its new space, which is being built-to-suit by Resnick, this summer.
Broker dealer financial consulting firm Accounting & Compliance International (ACI) has signed an 11-year lease at the 35-story tower and will occupy 6,758 square feet on the 9th floor when it moves into the building from 77 Water Street this summer.
“We are pleased to welcome Forte and ACI to our esteemed tenant roster at 199 Water Street,” said Jonathan Resnick, President of Jack Resnick & Sons. “They and all of One Seaport Plaza’s tenants continue to be drawn to Lower Manhattan’s historic and vibrant Seaport District, and the neighborhood’s lifestyle amenities and authentic charm.”
Built in 1984 and located at the gateway to the Seaport District, One Seaport Plaza at 199 Water Street has LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a WELL Health Safety rating, Wired Certified Platinum for excellence in internet connectivity and the EPA’s Energy Star certification. Other major tenants at 199 Water Street include Allied World Insurance, BGC, WeWork and Seaport Entertainment. The building currently has multiple full floors of 36,000 square feet available for lease, all of which can be divided for smaller users. Resnick’s leasing program also offers built-to-suit spaces that have the flexibility to match each tenant’s needs.
Jack Resnick & Sons was represented in both transactions by its in-house team of Brett Greenberg and Adam Rappaport, as well as by John Cefaly, Ethan Silverstein, Stephen Bellwood and Rachel Rosenfeld of Cushman & Wakefield. Aron Schreier and Nick Masi of Cushman & Wakefield represented Forte Capital Group. ACI was represented by Rob Wizenberg of JLL, who was with CBRE at the time of the lease signing.
About Jack Resnick & Sons
A full-service real estate organization, Jack Resnick & Sons has been an industry leader in development, construction, ownership and management since its founding in 1928 and is now celebrating its 97th Anniversary. Its Manhattan portfolio currently includes over five million square feet of commercial office and retail space. It also has developed thousands of luxury residences and continues to own, manage and lease approximately 1,000 high rise luxury rental apartments.
