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Broad Financial Signs 10-Year Lease in Manhattan
July 8, 2008

CB Richard Ellis arranged a 10-year, 16,003-square-foot lease at 33 Whitehall Street in Manhattan, N.Y., on behalf of the landlord, Broad Financial Center L.L.C.  Russo, Keane & Toner will occupy the entire 16th floor. Built in 1986, the 30-story, 395,000-square-foot building is located between Bridge Street and Pearl Street. The Staubach Co. represented Russo, Keane & Toner.

 
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