ISSUE NO. 10 | July 22, 2021 |
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Dear 555 Community,
We hope you are enjoying some of the delights of summer including the return of NYC Restaurant Week which is supersized this year.
To help you plan your summer feasts, we provide some resources related to NYC Restaurant Week, along with details on Proper Food’s special for the occasion. Additionally, Aleisa offers some tips for where to “power lunch” in her Ask Aleisa column.
For our employee spotlight, we talk to long-time building engineer Joe Keane. Building news, enhancements, and more are also in this issue of 555 Madison Connects.
Thanks for reading!
The Management Team
Rodney Corporation
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Please note: while we send this update to our designated tenant contact, we encourage you to share this newsletter and all issues with your entire staff so we can keep our community connected and informed. |
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NYC RESTAURANT WEEK
It's Back
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Casa Lever, NYC Restaurant Week (Indoor Dining)
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After a year and a half hiatus, NYC Restaurant Week is back and in full swing with a varied program and inclusive pricing to encourage participation from diverse venues in all five boroughs. The program continues through Sunday, August 22nd. It is one of those New York experiences that both locals and visitors adore.
Nearly 530 restaurants are participating this season and they are offering specials for both in-restaurant dining and take out. One of those participants is 555 Madison Avenue’s own Proper Food.
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For NYC Restaurant Week, Proper Food is featuring their favorite trio: Seared Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad, a chocolate chip cookie and your choice of drink for $21.
They start with line-caught, sushi-grade ahi tuna, season with lemon pepper and then sear to just-pink perfection. The basmati rice is infused with fresh saffron and cooked in their scratch-made vegetable stock - braised for 24 hours to seal in the flavors. Adding beluga lentils, kale, and ripe Roma tomatoes, they finish the dish with slow-roasted almonds and a house-made sherry vinaigrette.
You can find out more information about NYC Restaurant Week and offers at local venues like Casa Lever in Time Out magazine’s guide (here). For more information visit: nycgo.com/restaurantweek.
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Joseph Keane
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Joe Keane has worked at 555 Madison Avenue for more than thirty-one years. He started off as an assistant and worked his way up to mechanic and is now one of the building’s in-house engineers.
“Before I came to 555, I worked at 101 Park Avenue for two years. It was a big building, different than here. I like working here because it’s like family. The Coates are a nice family to work for and we have a small crew,” explains Keane.
While the crew of four may be small, they are certainly capable and handle more tasks in-house than most other buildings. “We do everything we can in-house. We contract out less than other buildings. We do everything from maintenance on pumps and motors and the air conditioning to managing tenant calls related to issues with a sink or a door. Whatever needs to be done, we do.”
When Joe isn’t with his work family at 555, he likes spending time with his actual family – his wife, his two sons and recent addition, Ivy. Ivy is a white shepherd that Joe rescued about a year and a half ago.
“She is pure joy. My entire family loves animals. Both my boys work with animals.” One works in a pet shop and the other handles a bomb sniffing dog in New York City. Joe is also an avid gardener and draws. When his kids were younger, he’d make them comics. He latest piece was a drawing of a lighthouse for his wife.
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Building News & Enhancements |
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Elevator Upgrades: We are pleased to announce that the first two elevator cabs in our elevator upgrade project are complete. One new cab in the high-rise tower and one new cab in the low-rise tower will be operational the week of July 26th.
Tenant News: Looking for past issues of our newsletter? 555 Madison Avenue’s new website includes a tenant content section for your convenience. You can find it here.
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AVAILABLE SPACE AT 555
In response to COVID, we are working with tenants to offer flexible, built-out space as needed on a short-term basis to help accommodate social distancing needs in the workplace. This could be a few private offices or an entire unit. Tell us what you need and we are happy to help.
Need more permanent space? Here’s what’s available:
22nd Floor
5,829 rsf with terrace. White box. Available 6/1/21
26th floor
5,829 rsf. Prebuilt. Available 10/1/21
If you are interested in any of our available spaces or if you would like us to keep you in mind for future openings, please give us a call. We’re always happy to chat!
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Ask Aleisa
You have questions. Aleisa has answers.
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Write to Aleisa for guidance on any concern you have or anything you are simply curious about related to 555 Madison. Write to Aleisa Sulaman with the subject line: Ask Aleisa at aleisa.sulaman@rodneycorporation.com. Here’s a recent letter from a colleague and neighbor.
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I know there’s been a lot of restaurant turnover during COVID. Now that things are getting back to normal, I am anticipating taking clients out to lunch again in September. Can you recommend any close venues that would be appropriate for hosting high-end clients for a sit-down lunch?
Sincerely,
Hungry for the Right Spot
Dear Hungry for the Right Spot,
San Pietro is always a good call. Located at 18 East 54th Street, San Pietro is known as a midtown power lunch spot. It is currently serving lunch both indoors and outdoors and its menu includes soups, salads, pasta, risotto, meat and fish dishes. The Ravioli San Pietro (ravioli filled with buffalo mozzarella and porcini mushrooms) is a must try.
Sincerely,
Aleisa
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NEWS TIPS: We also are eager to hear and share your news. Please send story tips and news items about your company and employees for consideration for this newsletter to: newsletter@rodneycorporation.com. Thank you!
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