Starr Expansion Boosts Midtown Presence At Americas Tower

Starr Expansion secures two full floors at Americas Tower in Midtown, growing its NYC office footprint in a key Manhattan location.

May 21, 2025

Nina Dale

Starr Insurance signed a 49,264 SF lease at 1177 Avenue of the Americas, occupying the 7th and 8th floors of the 47-story Midtown office tower.
The deal marks an expansion for Starr in New York, where its headquarters remains at 399 Park Avenue.
The Silverstein-owned tower has undergone recent renovations and continues to attract major tenants with modern amenities and premium features.

Key Takeaways

Expanding Midtown Footprint

Global insurance firm Starr has signed a lease for 49,264 SF at 1177 Avenue of the Americas, also known as the Americas Tower, reports GlobeSt. The deal gives Starr exclusive access to the building’s seventh and eighth floors, including private outdoor space overlooking Sixth Avenue.

Upgraded And Amenity-Rich

The 1M SF tower, owned by Silverstein Properties, recently underwent lobby renovations featuring 60-foot-high ceilings. Tenants also benefit from a dedicated amenity floor offering wellness classes and a coffee bar. A Middle Eastern restaurant, Naya, is also set to open at the base of the building this summer.

Expanding From HQ

The lease is an expansion of Starr’s New York regional presence, supplementing its current headquarters at 399 Park Avenue. The new space at Americas Tower positions the firm closer to a growing cluster of prominent tenants in Midtown.

Leasing Activity Continues

Silverstein was represented in-house by Vice President of Leasing Harlan Strader, with additional support from Cushman & Wakefield. Cushman exclusively represented Starr in the transaction.

Market Momentum

Starr’s expansion follows H.W. Kaufman Group’s lease earlier this year for part of the 21st floor at 1177 Avenue. Other tenants at the tower include Columbia University, Kramer Levin, Mill Point Capital, and Faegre Drinker.

Why It Matters

The deal is another sign of life in Manhattan’s office market, with well-located, updated buildings like Americas Tower continuing to attract high-profile tenants. The lease highlights how major firms are favoring upgraded office environments that prioritize wellness and productivity.

What’s Next

With strong tenant interest and continued renovations, 1177 Avenue of the Americas is positioned to remain a prime destination for financial, legal, and institutional firms seeking Midtown prestige with modern amenities.