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Populous has expanded and extended its presence at RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, reinforcing the global architecture and design firm’s long-term commitment to the property. The company, known for designing major sports and entertainment venues, has occupied space in the building for the past five years and continues to use the address as its New York office hub.

The firm now leases approximately 16,500 square feet on the 14th floor of the Starrett-Lehigh Building, located at 601 W. 26th St. in Manhattan’s Midtown South. The total footprint reflects a combination of a lease renewal on its existing premises and a new expansion within the same floorplate, allowing Populous to grow while maintaining operational continuity in its current location.

According to details provided, Populous extended the term of its roughly 10,000-square-foot original space through a three-year renewal. At the same time, the firm committed to an additional 6,500 square feet under a separate lease with a seven-year term. The structure of the two agreements effectively blends short- and medium-term commitments, increasing the tenant’s overall leased area at the building.

RXR manages leasing efforts at Starrett-Lehigh internally and was represented in this transaction by Denise Rivera. The in-house representation underscores RXR’s direct involvement in tenant relationships at the property, particularly with creative and design-oriented users such as Populous.

Commenting on the lease activity, William Elder, executive vice president and managing director of RXR’s NYC Division, highlighted the diversity and creativity of the tenant roster at Starrett-Lehigh. He noted that Populous is part of a broader community of tenants that contribute to the building’s character and expressed RXR’s anticipation of the firm’s continued role within that community.

The Starrett-Lehigh Building’s Midtown South location, combined with its established base of creative and design tenants, continues to attract occupiers like Populous seeking office space that aligns with their brand and operational needs. By expanding and extending within the same address, Populous is maintaining continuity for its New York team while securing additional room for future growth.

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