Specialist Staffing Group signs lease for 13,715 s/f at One World Trade Center

Manhattan, NY According to The Durst Organization and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Specialist Staffing Group has signed a lease for 13,715 s/f on the 79^th floor of One World Trade Center. Specialist Staffing Group is a global firm providing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) permanent and flexible contract talent to a base of more than 8,200 clients across 14 countries.

The Durst Organization was represented in-house by Eric Engelhardt and Karen Rose and by Newmark’s David Falk, Peter Shimkin, Hal Stein, Jason Greenstein, and Nathan Kropp. Specialist Staffing Group was represented by Scott Bogetti and William Demuth at Savills.

“One World Trade Center’s premier office space and amenities continue to attract tenants to this thriving neighborhood. We are proud to welcome Specialist Staffing Group to the tech community at One World Trade Center as they expand their operations in New York,” said Jody Durst, president of The Durst Organization.

“Seeing yet another cutting-edge, global firm join the dynamic mix of businesses at the World Trade Center highlights the neighborhood’s unique appeal,” said Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton. “Employers are recognizing that the World Trade Center is an unparalleled work environment and location with access to mass transit, entertainment, dining, and shopping, providing unique support for both work and life.”

“This exciting new lease at One World Trade Center is a testament to the continued strength of Lower Manhattan’s commercial real estate market and the lasting legacy of this iconic building,” said Port Authority chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We are proud to support the success of tenants who contribute to the vitality and economic growth of the region, and we are excited to see Specialist Staffing Group become part of the One World Trade Center community.”

“One World Trade Center offers a beautiful and state-of-the-art backdrop for the innovative work we do within the STEM recruitment space,” said Matt McManus, president of the Americas at Specialist Staffing Group. “The building houses some of the most innovative companies in the city and is perfectly situated within the Financial District. This allows us to further align with the key industries that we serve, while also creating a collaborative space for our colleagues and candidates.”

Built by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and The Durst Organization in a unique public-private partnership, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The 95% leased, 3.1 million-square-foot LEED Gold certified skyscraper features premier office space and 360-degree, panoramic views of New York City.

One World Trade Center brings together convenience, ample amenities, and a vibrant neighborhood that inspires innovation, productivity, and success. The 25,000 s/f Well& by Durst amenity space on the 64^th Floor Sky Lobby provides tenants with a space that invigorates, inspires, and fosters connections. Well& by Durst features freshly prepared seasonal meals, exclusive curated events, and state-of-the-art meeting, event, and lounge spaces. Tenants at One World Trade Center include Condé Nast Publications, Wunderkind, Carta, Ameriprise, Celonis, Stagwell, and Energy Capital Partners.