Darktrace signs lease at One Manhattan West

Manhattan, NY According to Brookfield Properties, Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, will open a new office at One Manhattan West, a 67-story, 2.1 million s/f office skyscraper. This will be the home of the largest grouping of Darktrace talent on the Atlantic coast. The company, which boasts a strong presence across the U.S., has signed a long-term lease for 27,000 s/f on the 47th floor. One Manhattan West, which opened in 2019, is now 98% leased. 

“Manhattan West has proven to be one of the most sought-after places to work in New York City as visionary companies like Darktrace recognize the undeniable value of establishing a presence in the heart of a thriving neighborhood,” said Duncan McCuaig, executive vice president, Leasing, Brookfield Properties. “One Manhattan West, with its tech-driven and modern design, accessibility to transit, and positioning within New York City’s newest destination for business, dining and culture, is the ideal location for Darktrace’s new office and we look forward to welcoming its team of talented professionals.”

Darktrace anticipates opening its new office at One Manhattan West by year-end. Its New York office footprint will jump from 9,000 s/f to 27,000 s/f. 

Nick Trim, COO at Darktrace said, “Our move to Manhattan West is an important milestone in the Darktrace journey. Earlier this year we unveiled our new technology vision, the world’s first ever Cyber AI Loop, and we are excited to continue growing our US employee count to deliver this groundbreaking technology to more organizations across North America. Brookfield Properties will be an excellent partner in achieving this ambition.”

One Manhattan West, designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, was the first office tower to open as part of Brookfield Properties’ eight-acre Manhattan West development. The 995-foot office building features virtually column-free floor plates, on-site amenities, infrastructure, high ceilings, and views in all directions. The tower is LEED Gold certified and WELL Health-Safety rated. 

In early 2022, Brookfield Properties announced that One Manhattan West would be powered by 100 percent renewable energy sourced from Brookfield Renewable hydropower facilities located in upstate New York. The transition to renewable energy has reduced the building’s carbon emissions by 80 percent. Brookfield Properties has committed to net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. 

CBRE represented Darktrace in the deal. Brokers include Joseph Fabrizi, Scott Gottlieb, Munish Viralam, Arkady Smolyansky, and Evan Fiddle.

Brookfield Properties was represented in-house by Duncan McCuaig, David Caperna and PJ Massey as well as Howard Cross, Nicholas Dysenchuk, Josh Kuriloff, Matthias Li, Robert Lowe, Bruce Mosler, John Santora, and Ethan Silverstein of Cushman & Wakefield.