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Manhattan Commercial Leases Office Space to 5 Firms in New York City
July 29, 2008

Manhattan Commercial Realty leased office spaces in New York City to five separate companies, the firm announced. The space was leased to the following companies: Spotzer Media at 555 8th Avenue, Security Preparation & Placement Inc. at 240 West 40th Street, Sean Johnson Interior Design at 24 West 40th Street, Turn Key Hedge Funds Inc. at 450 7th Avenue, and Responsys at 9 East 45th Street.

 
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