$40m redevelopment at three SL Green towers.

SL Green Realty Corp. announced the completion of $40 million of building re-development improvements at three of its signature office properties, 711 Third Avenue, 810 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, and 16 Court Street in Brooklyn.

Each property has undergone a comprehensive re-positioning which includes capital improvements featuring unique designs reflective of each building.

"It's satisfying to see the completion of these redevelopment projects, which were designed to enhance and highlight a specific theme for each building and its tenancy. They are strikingly distinct and have set the bar high for future lobby redevelopment projects. It is a refreshing reminder of our on-going commitment in maintaining our portfolio to the highest standard," stated Edward Piccinich, executive vice president, director of management and construction.

At 711 Third Avenue, the famous 200 s/f mosaic mural wrapping around the elevator core was pain-stakingly restored and became the feature around which the entire lobby was designed.

The final product represents one of the most visually appealing commercial lobby entrances in Manhattan, combining both enduring artwork and leading edge technology. The $10 million renovation also includes new elevator cabs and corridor upgrades at the 20-story 553,000 s/f tower which is occupied by tenants such as Crain's New York Business, Omnicom and Chicago Title Insurance Company.

Environmental sensitivity was a driving theme for the re-design of 810 Seventh Avenue and it was achieved through the use of sustainable, natural building materials.

The $13 million capital campaign included new elevator cabs, common corridors and bathrooms with complimentary design features. Major tenants include In-Sight Communications, Ion Media, Hearst Communications, WWOR-TV and numerous financial services firms.

At 16 Court Street, the re-creation of the building's dated lobby and entrance took their cue from the building's elegant pre-war architecture. The resulting design features a black and white theme with a contemporary art deco feel.

The lobby redevelopment is part of a $17 million comprehensive redevelopment program, which included new elevator cabs, new windows, restroom renovations, common corridor, and infrastructure upgrades.

In addition, an extensive facade restoration was performed in order to preserve the architectural elements of the 38-story 284,000 s/f tower, --Brooklyn's tallest building--whose tenants include the New York Times, Marcus & Millichap, NYC Department of Transportation, and the Kings County Democratic Committee.