Record Q1 Leasing Volume and Strong Rents
Signed 51 leases totaling 930,000 sq ft in Q1 — the largest Q1 in company history — with mark-to-market rents 16% above previously fully escalated rents; year-to-date leasing exceeds 1,000,000 sq ft and pipeline stands at ~900,000 sq ft (30% of pipeline are 'leases out').
Low Trophy Vacancy Driving Pricing Power
Trophy building vacancy declined to 3.4% at quarter-end, supporting continued rent escalation, improved net effective rents, and strong demand for prime Midtown/East Midtown space.
Improved Leasing and Occupancy Targets
Reported leased occupancy of 94.4% and raised year-end same-store occupancy target from 94.8% to 95%, with management indicating potential upside given pipeline momentum.
Same-Store Cash NOI Momentum
Q1 same-store cash NOI came in +2.6%, which was ~300 basis points ahead of internal expectations; company reiterates objective of ~10% same-store cash NOI growth for 2027.
Development Progress — 346 Madison & 7 Times Square
Closed on 346 Madison site; issuing 100% schematic design within six months and targeting ULURP filing by year-end for an ~850,000 sq ft tower. 7 Times Square/53rd Ave: final tenant cleared, mobilization and procurement underway and tracking on or below budget.
Disposition & Capital Deployment Progress
Entered contract to sell residential/retail at 7 Dey and closed sale of 690 Madison JV interest; progressing toward a $2.5 billion disposition plan with ~6 of 11 targeted transactions expected closed or under contract by midyear — roughly half of the year's $2.5B target.
Debt Fund & Credit Market Activity
Debt fund deployed $226M since last call, total committed ~$567M of a $1.3B fund; One Madison financing demonstrated strong credit demand (44 investors; certain classes 7x oversubscribed) and management reports robust CMBS/SASB liquidity.
Favorable NYC Macroeconomic Backdrop
City fundamentals supportive: 2025 city tax revenues $80B (16% above pre-pandemic), real estate tax collections +3% YoY, personal income tax +12% YoY, Wall Street profits $65B (record), VC raised $31B (+25% YoY), and 160 unicorns — all cited as drivers of office demand.
SUMMIT Performance & Expansion
SUMMIT remains a strategic growth asset; although Q1 impacted by weather, management expects strong summer demand (World Cup, Semiquincentennial) and plans Paris opening in 2027 to drive incremental NOI.
Capital Structure Actions & Liquidity Optionality
Repriced revolver and reduced spread to SOFR; ~$3B remaining on the financing plan for the year with intent to reduce WAC via natural hedge/derivative roll-off; management plans disciplined allocation of incremental liquidity (debt reduction, development, share repurchases).