Castle Hook Lease at 625 Madison Sets Manhattan Office Rent Record
Hedge fund Castle Hook Partners has agreed to lease a 53,000-square-foot penthouse at Related Companies' 625 Madison Avenue. The deal is expected to generate as much as $21.2 million in annual rent, setting a new benchmark for Manhattan's office market. Castle Hook plans to move in during the second half of 2029, when the project is slated for completion.
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