New York Real Estate Journal

Thomas and Liberston of Colliers ink 11,239 s/f

July 13, 2010 - Spotlight Content
Colliers International has arranged a long term deal, 11,239 s/f lease for Ford Models on the top three floors of 57 W. 57th St. Michael Thomas of Colliers International, who represented Ford Models along with David Libertson. "The three floors offer wrap-around terraces giving Ford an unparalleled office environment," said Thomas. "The outdoor space provides a cityscape background that is almost as stunning as the models themselves." Christel Engel represented the ownership of 57 W. 57th St., which consists of a partnership that includes several executives of Colliers International. Located in Manhattan's prestigious Plaza District on the corner of Sixth Ave., the building is convenient to Central Park, as well as the best shopping and dining New York City has to offer. Numerous subway lines and bus routes are within walking distance of the property, as are major transportation hubs such as Grand Central Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Colliers International is a global leader in real estate services with more than 15,000 professionals operating out of 480 offices in 61 countries. As a subsidiary of FirstService Corp., Colliers offers the stability of a strong financial partner and significant local ownership providing clients with accountability and enterprising real estate solutions. Colliers provides a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide including: global corporate solutions; sales and lease brokerage; property and asset management; project management; hotel investment sales and consulting; property valuation and appraisal services; mortgage banking and insightful research. The Lipsey Company and National Real Estate Investor magazine ranked Colliers International as the world's number two commercial real estate brand.