Regions Northeast | New York
RSM McGladrey Leases 164,771 SF in Manhattan
July 2, 2008

CB Richard Ellis arranged a long-term, 164,771-square-foot lease renewal and expansion at 1185 Avenue of the Americas in New York City on behalf of RSM McGladrey Inc., a division of H&R Block.  The landlord, SL Green Realty Corp. iwas represented internally. RSM McGladrey currently occupies floors 4, 5, 6, 8 and 19 and through the expansion will also occupy the 7th floor in the fall.  The firm consolidated and disposed of its space at 750 Third Avenue.

 
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