ISSUE NO. 11 | August 23, 2021

Dear 555 Community, Labor Day is fast approaching and soon summer holidays will be a distant memory. While it’s bittersweet, we are indeed excited for the return of robust activity and community at 555 Madison Avenue that typically comes each September.  This year we are even more excited because we can gather as a community once again. To welcome you back, we’ll be hosting a few events and activities this fall to give you opportunities to meet new neighbors and connect with old friends. The first event will be an ice cream social. We cannot think of a cooler way to end summer! Details are below. Since we are on the subject of events, this issue of 555 Madison Connects includes other events and happenings around the city. We have some information on the return of Broadway for those who cannot wait to get back in the theater and outdoor activities for those still wanting to socialize in open air settings.  Thanks for reading! The Management Team Rodney Corporation 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.

The 555 Madison Avenue Ice Cream Social

Join us on Wednesday, August 25th in the back lobby between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. We are celebrating the end of summer break and a return to seeing friends and colleagues in the workplace. We are serving up Chloe’s frozen pops. Chloe’s delicious treats contain no artificial ingredients, colors, or flavorings, and are vegan. Come for the salted caramel oat milk pops or the fruit flavored ice pops. Stay to catch up with your neighbors and building staff. Watch this space as we announce more events for our community shortly.

The Return of Broadway

The curtains are coming up again! The return of Broadway is something that all New Yorkers should celebrate for both its cultural and economic contributions to our city. Returning to the stage are iconic, long running shows, as well as new arrivals and new takes. One of the most anticipated dramas of this season is The Lehman Trilogy at the Nederlander Theater. You can read more about it in the review in The New York Times here from its run at the Park Avenue Armory. Previews begin in September.    Providing a new experience, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will return in November but re-imagined as one singular performance instead of two.   Here are two guides to the shows returning to Broadway. Click here for The New York Times guide and click here for the Broadway.com guide.

Embracing The Outdoors

There are still plenty of outdoor events and activities happening all over the city. Central Park, for example, provides opportunities ranging from a casual meet up with friends in Sheep Meadow to a playdate for your kids at the Central Park Zoo.     Outdoor fitness events and activities continue to be popular. Central Park offers both sunrise yoga inspired walking tours and Vinyasa yoga classes that combine breathing and flowing movements. Vinyasa classes are 75 minutes and they have 6pm sessions on weekdays along with weekend classes. Learn more here.

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 now 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! 

Ask Aleisa You have questions. Aleisa has answers. 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.  Aleisa Sulaman Dear Aleisa, I notice you are currently working on the freight elevator. How would you like us to handle deliveries while the upgrades are underway? Sincerely,  Deliveries Pending Dear Deliveries Pending, The B4 car will act as the temporary service elevator for the high rise. Deliveries will enter the building through the service entrance on 56th Street and proceed through the back entrance of our main lobby to the B4 car. During peak hours, B4 will function as a passenger elevator to alleviate traffic.  The A3 car will act as the temporary service elevator for the low rise. Deliveries will enter the building through the service entrance on 56th Street and then take the one stop service elevator to the cellar level and proceed to the A3 elevator. If you need freight service, you will need to call the management office to request that the elevator comes to your floor.  Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions.  Sincerely,  Aleisa

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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