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John Marshall Media signs 4,944 s/f 10-year lease renewal at 630 Ninth Ave.

New York, NY Multi–Grammy Award-winning production studio John Marshall Media has signed a ten-year lease renewal for its 4,944 s/f on the 11th floor of 630 Ninth Ave., also known as the Film Center Building, with GFP Real Estate, LLC.

John Marshall Media, a tenant at the building since 2011, specializes in the production of audiobooks, educational content, and podcast production. The space features six recording studios, a post-production facility, and houses the company’s general and executive offices.  GFP Real Estate will install a new HVAC unit for the company.

“630 Ninth Ave. continues to serve as New York City’s hub for music and production companies, which are drawn to the building’s incredible location in Midtown West. We are thrilled to see John Marshall Media continue to produce its award-winning productions at The Film Center for many years to come,” said Matthew Mandell of GFP Real Estate.

Matthew Mandell of GFP Real Estate represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, and the tenant, John Marshall Media, in the transaction.

Built in 1929 by architect Ely Khan, 630 Ninth Ave. is a 13-story office building comprising more than 275,000 s/f. The newly renovated building once only catered to businesses involved in theater, film and music and is in Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, just moments away from the Theater District. The location provides easy access to many dining options and transportation services, including the Port Authority Bus Terminal, The NY Waterway Ferry, the Lincoln Tunnel, and multiple subway lines.

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