Engineering firm takes 15,000 s/f at Trinity building.

Lucius Pitkin, Inc. (LPI), an engineering firm that specializes in fitness-for-service studies, engineering and failure investigations, has signed a new 15,743 s/f lease for executive office space at Trinity Real Estate's 304 Hudson Street.

The firm has committed to the Hudson Square property for a term of ten years.

Established in 1885 and considered one of the oldest engineering firms in the country, LPI is widely recognized for its assessments of the World Trade Center Collapse, Atlanta Olympic Stadium, the Georgia Dome, the George Washington Bridge, and the ACELA and M-7 trains.

The firm will relocate its corporate headquarters currently at 50 Hudson Street to the fourth floor of the 263,000 s/f Trinity building located on Hudson Street between Spring and Vandam Streets.

Peter Shakalis of GVA Williams represented LPI in the lease negotiations. Thomas Lynch of Trinity Real Estate acted on behalf of the ownership.

"The firm wanted to stay in the Hudson Square area, but had outgrown its space at 50 Hudson Street," according to Mr. Shakalis. "The offices at 304 Hudson Street were able to meet all of the company's executive office needs, while remaining in the area for its clientele."

"We are pleased to have such a prestigious firm as LPI, already dedicated to the Midtown South neighborhood, join our growing roster of corporate tenants in our portfolio," said Mr. Lynch. "The firm's commitment speaks directly to the strong draw of this property and the unique Hudson Square neighborhood."

LPI joins other major companies at 304 Hudson Street including Muze, Inc., the Foundation for Independent Video/Film, the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers and Great Performances, to name a few.