Financial services company Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. (DCMA) recently signed a lease at Mitsui Fudosan America’s 1251 Sixth Ave. The lease spans 20 years and more than 44,000 square feet of prime Midtown Manhattan office space on the 49th floor of the iconic Rockefeller Center skyscraper.
The new space will house DCMA’s headquarters, which the company will be moving from its current location in the Financial District at 32 Old Slip.
“We are excited to mark our 60th anniversary as a registered broker-dealer in the U.S. in 2025 with a relocation to a new, state-of-the-art office space in the heart of Midtown,” said DCMA Chairman and CEO, Keiji Machida. “This investment is part of our commitment to providing our clients with the best possible service, and I am confident that it will help us achieve even greater success in the years to come.”
“We are delighted to welcome Daiwa, with which we have a long-standing partnership in Japan, to 1251 Avenue of the Americas,” said MFA President, Takeyoshi Sugimoto. “We are honored to expand our relationship with Daiwa globally and to support its business in the United States, as well.”
Midtown Manhattan office tower at 1251 Avenue of the Americas. Property image courtesy of CommercialEdge.com
DCMA’s new U.S. headquarters location is designed to maximize hybrid work collaboration by employing high-tech, user-friendly solutions for employees to work seamlessly both in the office and in virtual environments, as well as introducing a hoteling concept into the design.
Moving to what is considered to be one of New York City’s best-managed properties is in line with the financial services company’s commitment to sustainability. To that end, DCMA aims to pursue a WELL certification by integrating energy-efficient features and promote health and well-being for all occupants of the space.
“We’ve had a unique opportunity over the past few years to study how our people work,” said DCMA CAO, Brian McQuade. “The new office space is built on those findings with a core focus on flexibility, collaboration space and state-of-the-art technology. Our goal is to deliver a great client and employee experience that showcases our brand and culture of innovation. We’re really excited and look forward to taking our business to the next level at 1251.”
“Midtown Manhattan’s top-tier space is benefiting from the flight-to-quality trend that’s happening, and, with its tenant-focused amenity offerings and highly desirable location, 1251 Avenue of the Americas continues to attract tenants seeking a comprehensive workplace experience,” added MFA CEO, John Kessler.
Notably, Mitsui Fudosan is nearing completion of construction on a tenant-only conference facility, which will complement the recently renovated lobby that features modern elevators and three new restaurant choices that are slated to open shortly.
Midtown Manhattan office tower at 1251 Avenue of the Americas. Property image courtesy of CommercialEdge.com
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