NYC-Based Firm Helping Non-Profits Find Volunteers Inks 5,532-SF Lease at Boutique Madison Avenue Property

Catchafire, a New YorkCity-based firm that makes skill-based connections between professional volunteers and non-profits, has expanded its headquarters at 31 East 32nd Street. In a transaction arranged by Savitt Partners, Catchafire recently inked a 5,532-square-foot lease for the entire fourth floor of the boutique office property located between Madison and Park Avenues.

Elliot Zelinger, Senior Managing Director at Savitt Partners, along with colleague Corey Hight arranged the long-term lease on behalf of the building ownership, the Kiamie family.

Catchafire initially leased just 800 square feet of office space at another Kiamie property, the Arcade Building located at 118 East 28th Street. The firm grew very quickly and wanted to remain within the owner’s portfolio, resulting in a new 2,000-square-foot lease on the 10th floor of 31 East 32nd Street. Catchafire’sexponential growth continued with its relocation within the building for the entire third floor. With its recent fourth floor commitment, the company now occupies a total of 11,064 square feet at the property.

“This newest transaction is a prime example of how valuable landlord tenant relationships can provide mutual benefits,” said Mr. Zelinger.

Matthew Kiamie, Vice President of Windsor Management Corp. said, “We are pleased to have the Catchafire community, with their innovative business model in the social good sector, continue to be part of and expand within our portfolio.”

Owned by the Kiamie family, 31 East 32nd Street is a boutique, 12-story office building. The ownership recently completed comprehensive renovations at the property, including to the lobby and elevators, as well as stylish tenant installations featuring exposed brick, cottage windows, framed glass offices and other high-end finishes.

About Catchafire

Catchafire is a full service, on-demand solution designed to address the wide-ranging and complex needs of nonprofits by connecting them with talented pro bono professionals. Through Catchafire’s innovative web-based platform and network of more than 10 million professionals, nonprofits have access to people with expert skills who can help them with operational needs such as developing a website, building a strategic plan, designing a brochure, professional development, and other areas of critical work.

About Savitt Partners

Savitt Partners is a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in New York City. Founded by Bob Savitt, the firm owns and/or operates a portfolio totaling nearly three million square feet of office and showroom buildings in Manhattan, including 530 Seventh Avenue, 499 Seventh Avenue, 11 West 19th Street, 218 West 40th Street, 693 Fifth Avenue, 1385 Broadway and 525 Seventh Avenue. In addition to overseeing the leasing and management of its own assets, the firm provides superior leasing, asset and property management and investment services to other quality owners and tenants.