Buslik and Schwartz of Adams & Co. Real Estate broker 10,359 s/f lease

Adams & Co. Real Estate, LLC brokered an eight-year, 10,359 s/f lease at 11 E. 26th St. for the EastWest Institute. This not-for-profit organization is a leader in developing measures for security and peace between multiple international territories. The institute will use its new space for general and executive offices. James Buslik and Jeffrey Schwartz of Adams & Co. represented the landlord, while Greg Wang and Richard Plehn of FirstService Williams Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant. "11 E. 26th St. is a sought after building that attracts a diversified list of high-profile tenants," said Buslik. "This was the ideal location for the EastWest Institute to expand its U.S. headquarters." Built in 1912, this 21-story, 217,991 s/f building overlooks Madison Sq. Park. Notable tenants include Regency International, Vivre Inc., Economics Research Association and Humanscale. Founded in 1980, the EastWest Institute is a global, action-oriented organization that focuses on confronting critical challenges that endanger peace. The company motivates governments, businesses, civil societies and global self-organizing social network groups to take collective action in response to potential security threats. The East West Institute has spearheaded global security initiatives and preventative diplomacy issues. Adams & Co. Real Estate is among the top five leasing companies in New York City, as measured by total square feet. The full-service real estate firm is responsible for millions of square feet of office space and provides property management, brokerage and consulting services throughout Manhattan by teaming experience with innovation.