NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it closed on the sale of a 5.0% interest in One Vanderbilt Avenue to Mori Building Co., Ltd, Japan’s leading urban landscape developer. The sale follows Mori’s acquisition of an 11.0% interest in the trophy office tower in November 2024. Both investments were completed at a gross valuation of $4.7 billion. After completion of the transaction, SL Green maintains a 55.0% stake in One Vanderbilt Avenue.
“We are honored that Mori Building Company has chosen to expand its stake in the One Vanderbilt Avenue investment,” said Marc Holliday, Chairman and CEO of SL Green Realty Corp. “Their decision is a strong endorsement of the tower’s unmatched quality and enduring value. Mori Building Company shares our commitment to investing in iconic global properties, and we are grateful for their confidence in both the asset and our stewardship.”
“We are excited to have an additional stake of the ownership venture of One Vanderbilt Avenue, a modern landmark in Manhattan, and to further our relationship with SL Green, who have long contributed to making New York City an attractive city,” said Shingo Tsuji, President and CEO of Mori Building Co., Ltd.
Standing 1,401 feet tall and defining the Midtown skyline, award-winning and internationally recognized One Vanderbilt is the new headquarters for many of the world’s leading finance, technology, law and real estate firms. The 1.7 million-square-foot skyscraper is 100 percent leased and offers an unparalleled combination of amenities, innovative office design, state-of-the-art technology, the highest level of sustainability and healthy workplace environment together with direct connection to Grand Central Terminal. One Vanderbilt is home to the world-renowned immersive observation experience, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, and two Michelin-starred restaurants from Daniel Boulud.
About SL Green Realty Corp.
SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan’s largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of September 30, 2025, SL Green held interests in 53 buildings totaling 30.7 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 27.1 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 2.7 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.
About Mori Building Co., Ltd.
Mori Building is an innovative urban developer based in Tokyo. The company is focused in increasing the magnetic power of cities by creating and nurturing safe, sustainable urban centers, based on its unique Vertical Garden City concept of high-rise, multifunctional developments for business, learning, leisure, and residence in midst of lush greenery. The concept is manifested in the company’s many leading-edge projects including Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills, and Azabudai Hills in Tokyo, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jakarta MORI Tower. Mori Building is also engaged in real estate leasing, project management, and consultation. Please visit www.mori.co.jp/en
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