CHILD MIND INSTITUTE SELECTS THE DURST ORGANIZATION’S 825 THIRD AS ITS NEW HOME

New York, NY – June 21, 2023 –The Durst Organization today announced that [Child Mind Institute] (https://childmind.org/), the leading independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders, is taking 81,810 square feet at [825 Third Avenue] (https://www.825thirdavenue.com/). With a dedicated ground floor entrance and the entirety of the second to fifth floors, the nonprofit will create a “building within a building” at 825 Third.
“Our clinical care, education, and scientific research efforts have all needed to expand in response to the ongoing crisis in children’s mental health. This, in turn, required us to find a larger home that would allow us to better serve our families in need. 825 Third fit the bill, offering the optimal mix of environment, efficiency, and access to public transportation,” said Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, President and Medical Director of the Child Mind Institute.
“It’s rewarding to see our vision for the revitalization of 825 Third come to life as Child Mind Institute joins our expanding roster of respected tenants,” said Jody Durst, President of The Durst Organization.
“The Child Mind Institute was drawn to 825 Third’s design, amenities, and sustainable practices, and their addition to the building is a testament to the transformation of 825 Third as a top-tier, A+ office tower,” said Ashlea Aaron, Senior Managing Director of Commercial Leasing at The Durst Organization.
The 530,000-square-foot 825 Third is being thoroughly reimagined through a $150 million capital improvement program focused on performance, tenant comfort, modern aesthetics, and operational efficiency.

This includes:

• Lobby: Elegantly modern entrance and lobby featuring white onyx and concrete combined with white oak and perforated metal.


• Dynamic View Glass Windows: 825 Third is among the first office buildings in Manhattan to offer windows that use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust and tint throughout the day to reduce glare, mitigate direct sun, and control heat gain. The result is light-filled interiors where blinds are never needed.


• Exclusive Tenant Amenity Space: Well& by Durst at 825 Third sets a new standard, with a uniquely curated indoor-outdoor experience. The tenant amenity space seamlessly blends indoors and out for informal gatherings, work meetings, and socializing.


• Replacement and Modernization of Systems. The new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building management systems enhance the building’s appearance and floor efficiency.


• Green Building Materials and Methods: 825 Third Avenue is engineered for sustainability through the use of green building materials, modern construction methods, and highly efficient operational standards. LEED Gold certification is expected upon completion.

Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Plaza, Midtown East, and Grand Central districts, 825 Third Avenue benefits from a unique combination of readily accessible transit, ample neighborhood amenities, and a thriving business environment.
The Child Mind Institute joins a variety of other recently announced tenants at 825 Third Avenue.
The Durst Organization was represented in house by Tom Bow, Ashlea Aaron, Lauren Ferrentino and Bailey Caliban. Child Mind Institute was represented by Lance Korman, Vice Chairman and Brian Waterman, Executive Vice Chairman of Newmark.
A rendering of 825 Third credited to The Durst Organization can be found [here] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjr5ovz4qcdcqvx/825%20Third%20Hero.jpg?dl=0).

About the Durst Organization
The Durst Organization, founded in 1915 by Joseph and Rose Durst, is the owner, manager, and builder of 13 million square feet of premiere Manhattan office towers and over three million square feet of residential rental properties, with 3,400 rental apartments built and several thousand units in the pipeline. The Durst Organization is recognized as a world leader in the development of high-performance and environmentally advanced commercial and residential buildings where people live, work, and thrive. www.durst.org.

About Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments. Learn more at childmind.org.