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Connect CRE · New York

Loeb & Loeb Extends Longtime 345 Park Tenancy with Expansion to 179K SF

Via Connect CRE · July 7, 2026
Compiled by Real Estate Trail Editorial · July 7, 2026

Why this matters

Loeb & Loeb’s decision to extend and expand its lease at 345 Park Avenue underscores a notable vote of confidence in Manhattan’s office market amid ongoing sector recalibration. A 16-year commitment to nearly 180,000 square feet signals institutional-grade tenant conviction in the long-term viability of prime Midtown assets, even as broader office fundamentals face headwinds from hybrid work trends and sublease overhang. For landlords and capital providers, such lease renewals with expansions are critical markers of market resilience, supporting underwriting assumptions around tenant retention and cash flow stability in trophy properties. This transaction also reflects the continued importance of marquee legal tenants in underpinning core office portfolios, given their historically stable occupancy and credit profiles. The extended lease term provides landlords with durable income visibility, which can mitigate refinancing risk and support asset valuations amid tighter lending conditions. From a capital markets perspective, the deal may encourage cautious optimism among institutional investors and lenders focused on gateway office, suggesting that well-located, amenitized assets can still attract long-duration commitments despite broader uncertainty. In sum, Loeb & Loeb’s expansion at 345 Park Avenue is a barometer of selective strength within an otherwise challenged US office landscape.

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Excerpt from Connect CRE:
Global law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP is expanding and extending its long-held New York headquarters lease at Rudin’s 345 Park Ave. In a 16-year lease extension, Loeb & Loeb will maintain its existing 160,051 square feet ac…
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