The Durst Organization co-presidents Douglas and Jonathan Durst this week confirmed a deal first reported exclusively by rew-online.com on November 12.
Durst said the firm was close to a deal with Generation Investment Management LLP to lease 5,000 s/f on the 48th floor of The Bank of America
"Generation is the perfect tenant for One Bryant Park," said Douglas Durst. "Generation's investment philosophy is based upon long-term focus, integrated sustainability research and high conviction investing. These are principles that underlie The Durst Organization and the planning, design, construction and operation of the Bank of America Tower.
"One Bryant Park's technological, green and high-performance user innovations will produce the optimal work environment for, and, with hope, be an inspiration to Generation."
Peter S. Knight, president of Generation U.S., added, "One Bryant Park epitomizes our company's philosophy. "