Rudin leases 46,105 s/f to West Publishing at 3 Times Sq.

Manhattan, NY Rudin has finalized a five-year lease extension with West Publishing Corp. at 3 Times Sq., a 30-story tower in the final stages of redevelopment.

A unit of Thomson Reuters, West Publishing Corp. produces an array of products geared to the legal, business, and regulatory communities, including Westlaw. The company will occupy 46,105 s/f across the entire 17^th floor and a portion of the 18^th floor.

Tom Keating of Rudin represented building ownership. West Publishing was represented by a JLL team of Mitchell Konsker, Dan Turkewitz, and Christine Tong.

With this extension, Rudin has now leased 431,373 s/f of the 885,000 s/f tower since December 2021. Other notable lease signings include Remy Cointreau, Anchin, Block & Anchin, and Touro University, which just celebrated the grand opening of its new consolidated campus within 3 Times Sq. in April.

Originally constructed and opened in 2001 as the North American headquarters of Reuters Group PLC., Rudin and its joint venture partner Thomson Reuters engaged FXCollaborative to assist with a capital improvement program at 3 Times Sq. in 2020.

“Our partnership with Thomson Reuters to develop the original 3 Times Square was a bold move that ultimately helped pave the way for the entire neighborhood’s dramatic and ongoing renaissance,” said Michael Rudin, executive vice president at Rudin.

“It is a source of pride that West Publishing, an important unit of Thomson Reuters, will continue to have a strong presence in this tower.”

Highlights of Rudin’s redevelopment of 3 Times Sq. include the creation of a new, glass-walled triple-height lobby and a sculptural façade screen that will serve as a decorative architectural enhancement. The tower’s office tenants will further benefit from a streamlined, touchless entry system, fully renovated destination dispatch elevator system and a dedicated 16th floor amenity space featuring a dining area, coffee bar, and a conference and event center. Rudin is also creating a fitness center with locker rooms within the tower.

The building has achieved WiredScore Platinum certification in recognition of its best-in-class connectivity and was awarded SmartScore Gold certification for its exceptional user experience and high standards of sustainability. 3 Times Sq. has also achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating, among other initiatives, in place to prioritize the health and wellness of building occupants.

3 Times Sq. also utilizes Nantum OS, the world’s most advanced building operating system. Nantum OS is the flagship product of Prescriptive Data, a privately held smart building automation company focused on using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decrease carbon emissions and optimize tenant comfort.