- Anthropic is close to leasing the entire 466K SF building at 330 Hudson St. in Hudson Square.
- The deal would mark a significant expansion of Anthropic’s New York office footprint.
- AI companies signed 845K SF of Manhattan office leases in 2025, with strong momentum continuing into 2026.
- More than half of recent AI office leases in Manhattan are for future growth.
Major AI Commitment in New York Office Market
Anthropic, a major artificial intelligence company, is close to leasing the full 466K SF building at 330 Hudson St., according to Bisnow. AEW Capital Management owns the property. Several tenants still occupy the building. However, the landlord can offer phased occupancy. Some subleases extend through 2028.
The deal would give Anthropic a major Manhattan office presence. The company currently operates from a 16K SF office at 155 Sixth Ave. in Hudson Square. That lease could expire later this year. As a result, Anthropic faces pressure to secure long-term space for future growth.
Investor-Fueled Expansion
Anthropic’s latest real estate activity follows an impressive run of funding, reportedly seeking a valuation as high as $900B. This influx of capital has supported fast-paced office expansions in core markets including both San Francisco—where Anthropic controls more than 840K SF—and now New York. The company’s aggressive footprint growth also reflects a broader wave of AI-driven leasing activity reshaping major office markets, especially in downtown San Francisco.
Industry sources remain unsure of which brokerage is representing Anthropic in the New York office search. JLL has handled the company’s leasing efforts in San Francisco.
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AI Demand Reshaping Market
Anthropic’s possible full-building lease adds to the trend of artificial intelligence and tech firms driving Manhattan office demand. OpenAI leased 90K SF at the Puck Building in 2024, and in 2025 alone, AI firms signed 845K SF of office deals. JLL data indicates over half of these transactions are designed to accommodate future growth rather than immediate needs.
The escalating space requirements of AI companies in top US employment centers like Manhattan highlight the strategic bets being made on long-term industry expansion.
