Pryor Cashman

Favored American Idol Lawyers Negotiating Lease at 605 Third

605 Third Avenue.
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605 Third Avenue.

Entertainment law powerhouse Pryor Cashman, whose clients include Penthouse founder Bob Guccione and numerous American Idol contestants, is in negotiations for 100,000 square feet at 605 Third Avenue, the 44-story glass box of a building owned by Fisher Brothers.

“We are in negotiations for space at 605 Third Avenue and for other spaces as well,” confirmed Ronald Shechtman, Pryor Cashman’s managing partner, in a statement, adding that the firm has reached no agreements with anyone.

Mr. Shechtman later elaborated that the firm right now occupies about 100,000 square feet of contiguous space in three buildings, which means three leases—all of which expire at the end of next year—and three landlords.  read more »