The Durst Organization develops, builds, owns, manages, and leases sustainable commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings in New York City and Philadelphia, serving office tenants, residents, retailers, institutions, and public partners through long-term urban real-estate ownership, development, and stewardship.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 Third Avenue — comprehensive renovationMidtown Manhattan, New York | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.4/ 10 Google Reviews, as republished by CoworkingCafe 5/5 · 10 reviews · coworkingcafe.com Google Reviews, as republished by CoworkingCafe publishes 5/5 from 10 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.4. |
The largest located published rating is the 5/5 Google aggregate with 10 reviews displayed for the 825 Third Avenue coworking location, which converts to 10/10 under the specified curve. All five written reviews read were positive and recurring praise covers modern facilities and responsive staff; there was no contrary platform rating or recurring complaint to reduce the result. The rating is not a residential-building aggregate, so confidence should be read as limited to the tenant/coworking experience represented by that listing. | |||
Published project reporting describes replacement and modernization of the HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety and building-management systems, plus dynamic glass that reduces glare and heat gain. The Architectural Record account describes the renovated amenity space as “daylight-flooded” and says the biopolymer terrazzo was selected for fewer off-gassing concerns; no resident-reported structural failure was found. | The five displayed Google reviews for the Stark workspace at 825 Third Avenue are uniformly positive: tenants describe the facilities as “modern” and staff as “professional, incredibly responsive, and always happy to help.” Independent architectural reporting says the Well& lounge has been “well trafficked,” with trivia nights, tenant breakfasts, tastings and everyday meeting use; this is strong operational praise, but it is concentrated in a coworking/tenant-suite population rather than a broad residential review base. | ||
| One Five One — fourth-floor amenity renovationMidtown Manhattan, New York | 8.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Tagvenue 5/5 · 1 review · tagvenue.com Tagvenue publishes 5/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.4. |
The largest published review base is Birdeye’s 4.6/5 from 1,897 reviews, which converts to 8.5/10 under the supplied curve. Because the page categorizes the property as real-estate services and the building is an office tower, rather than a residential property with resident reviews, the reported resident-living score is conservative; no structural score is assigned because no review source published building-condition feedback. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The applicable venue review rated communication 5.0/5 and said “Excellent communication,” with the listing reporting a response time “Within 3 hours.” The venue page also describes modern meeting rooms, on-site planning support and catering, but this is short-stay/event feedback rather than evidence of a resident’s day-to-day experience. | ||
| 20 and 30 Halletts PointAstoria, Queens, New York647 units | 7.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Wanderboat's building-specific 4.2/5 rating from 9 reviews sets the level, which converts to 7.6 but must remain within one point of 6.5 because the review base is below ten. The reported praise and recurring operational concerns move the result slightly downward to 7.5; no structure score is assigned because the published evidence does not provide a reliable building-systems rating. | |||
The published material describes the buildings as new and modern, and one review says the property is “extremely clean.” However, another reviewer says “some building tech is brittle and unreliable,” while a separate serious allegation describes chemical exposure and apartment access concerns; these are isolated reports rather than a verified engineering finding. | Residents and prospective renters praise the views, amenities and staff: one review says “the staff is stellar,” and another calls the atmosphere “extremely clean” and quiet. The same published material records operational caveats: the shuttle is useful “when ... working” but weekend transit is difficult, and another reviewer reports that “some building tech is brittle and unreliable”; the surrounding area is also described by some reviewers as unsafe after dark. | ||
| FRANK 57 WESTManhattan West Side, New York65 units | 6.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
The 3.9/5 building rating from nine reviews sets the level, converting to approximately 6.7/10 under the requested curve. The written feedback is mixed: repeated praise for quietness, cleanliness and amenities is moderated by management, mailroom and access-system complaints; no structural or systems evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Residents describe Frank 57 West as quiet, clean and socially pleasant; one wrote that management was “always super helpful,” the trash room was well kept, and the gym was “a huge plus.” Counterevidence includes “the management team is invisible,” a mailroom with packages “placed on the floor,” and a keycard system requiring five or six scans. | ||
| 10 Halletts PointAstoria, Queens, New York404 units | 6.7/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the 3.9/5 rating from 111 reviews, which converts to 6.7/10 under the specified curve. The smaller 3.8/5 Birdeye result is not materially divergent, while the written evidence shows both meaningful operational praise and recurring management/shuttle complaints, leaving the score essentially at the anchor level. | |||
Resident material describes the apartments as “well-maintained” and praises “strong heating” and “water pressure,” while another review calls the buildings “meticulous and lovely.” Openigloo also reports one Class C violation category covering rodents, pests, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, or defective building parts; the page does not identify which condition the specific violation concerned. | Daily-life feedback is split. Residents describe “fast” maintenance, friendly concierge staff and clean amenities, but complaints include that management “wont respond,” the shuttle is “never” on schedule, and persistent marijuana smoke allegedly received no meaningful response. | ||
| SvenLong Island City, Queens, New York958 units | 5.7/ 10 | 5.0/ 10 | 5.2/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the Birdeye/Google aggregate at 3.3/5 from 373 reviews, converted to approximately 4.9/10 under the requested market curve. The Google listing is more favorable, while Openigloo is a smaller independent resident sample; recurring systems and nuisance complaints offset much of the repeated praise for staff, maintenance, cleanliness and amenities. | |||
Residents commonly describe Sven as clean and well maintained, and one resident said maintenance “comes very quickly” and that they had experienced “not a single outage or flood.” The main physical-systems concern is uneven thermal performance: reviews say “The heating isn’t great,” while forum residents describe apartments that stay above 70 degrees, no AC during some periods, or units with no effective heat; occasional elevator or mechanical noise is also reported. | Residents frequently praise Sven’s staff and operations: one review calls management “incredibly responsive and friendly,” says repairs are handled within 24 hours, and another describes “friendly and professional” concierge service, amenities and social events. The negative evidence is also material: residents report that staff can be “severely overworked,” cite a “crazy” 15% rent hike and added amenity fees, and describe smoke, noise and air-quality problems that are not consistently resolved. |
The Durst Organization became an equity partner in One World Trade Center; the Port Authority built the tower, while Durst participated in leasing and management.
Badger joined Durst's planned Penn's Landing redevelopment to participate in construction-management activities, contractor and subcontractor selection and supervision, and community engagement, with an opportunity to acquire a 20% stake.
Durst partnered with Bank of America to construct the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park.
Built by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and The Durst Organization in an unparalleled public-private partnership
Responsible for leasing together with Newmark as co-exclusive leasing agents, as well as managing the tower, The Durst Organization’s participation ensures that One World Trade Center operates to the highest real estate standards.
The Durst Organization has selected the Badger Group, a Black-owned Philadelphia development firm, to join its planned redevelopment of Penn’s Landing
Badger, led by president and chief executive Paul Badger, will participate in the management of construction activities, selection and supervision of contractors and subcontractors, and community engagement
Durst partnered with Bank of America to construct the first large tower since the 9/11 attacks.
Durst partnered with Bank of America to construct the first large tower since the 9/11 attacks.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 182287 New York Department of State · US · Active |
| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 5 of 7 |
| Retail | 5 of 7 |
| Mixed use | 4 of 7 |
| Office | 4 of 7 |
| Other | 1 of 7 |
We create buildings with a focus on sustainability in which people live, work, and thrive.LEADERS https://www.leadersmag.com/issues/2024.2_Apr/STF/LEADERS_Douglas_Jonathan_Durst_Durst_Organization.html
Douglas holds a degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Douglas is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) Board of Governors and Executive Committee, and previously served as Chairman of the board. He is a board member of The New School and trustee emeritus of The Trust for Public Land. Douglas is involved with the theatrical arts and is a member of the board of directors of the Roundabout Theatre Company and Primary Stages.
Douglas Durst is the Chairman and a member of the third generation to lead The Durst Organization. He joined The Durst Organization in 1968, learning the business from his father, Seymour, and two uncles, Roy and David.
Douglas Durst is the Chairman and a member of the third generation to lead The Durst Organization.
Our home is New York, and so we really want to stay focused here.The Real Deal December 4, 2023https://therealdeal.com/magazine/national-december-2023/the-closing-jody-durst/
Durst graduated from Tufts University with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Before joining The Durst Organization, he worked as Engine Performance Engineer for the Chrysler Corporation and as a Research and Development Engineer for FMC, within a division that manufactured large diesel tractors.
In 2001, Jody became President of The Durst Organization.
He started his career with The Durst Organization in 1984 in the construction department. He then moved on to directing the operations of the commercial portfolio and supervising new construction projects in midtown Manhattan.
Jonathan (Jody) Durst is the President and a member of the third generation to lead The Durst Organization.
Tom is a board member of the New York Building Congress and the Building Owners and Managers Association of New York and a Director of the Management Division of the Real Estate Board of New York.
Tom Duffe was named Chief Operating Officer of The Durst Organization in 2022.
Tom has been a part of the Durst team for over 30 years, working his way up through the operations department before joining the construction department in 2000.
THOMAS J. DUFFE - Chief Operating Officer
There's quite a bit of potential on that waterfront.The Philadelphia Inquirer March 27, 2017https://www.inquirer.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/NY-developer-Durst-buys-Dave--Busters-Morgans-piers-with-eye-toward-apartments.html
Alexander has degrees in Geology and Earth Sciences from Colorado College and Montana State University.
Alexander serves on the Real Estate Board of New York’s Executive Committee and Board of Governors. Alexander is the Governor-appointed Chair of the State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission for the City of New York.
Alexander joined Durst in 2006, managing the company’s Brownfield Program.
He leads the acquisition, design, and construction of large-scale projects and the integration of those projects into the operations of the company.
ALEXANDER DURST - Principal and Chief Development Officer
I am humbled to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer at a pivotal point for our company.The Durst Organization July 8, 2026https://www.durst.org/news_items/6258
Lucas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from Tufts University and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University.
He is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York.
New York, NY – July 8, 2026 – The Durst Organization today announced the appointment of Lucas Durst as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Lucas began his career at Durst more than a decade ago, starting as a finance associate. Most recently, he led the $1.3 billion CMBS financing of One Five One, the $250 million CMBS financing of 1155 Avenue of the Americas, and the $450 million CMBS financing of SVEN.
LUCAS DURST - Chief Financial Officer
Active in the NYC real estate and environmental community, Helena is involved with the Real Estate Board of New York, Citizen’s Budget Commission, Lincoln Center Real Estate and Construction Council, and the New York City Parks Enforcement Mounted Auxiliary Unit.
She previously served as Co-President of the New York Water Taxi / Circle Line Downtown, a former Durst-affiliated maritime company that carried 1.5 million passengers annually in the New York Harbor. Helena began her career interning at The Hudson River Park Trust.
Helena started at Durst in 2001 leasing residential, office, and retail spaces.
Helena Rose Durst is a Principal of The Durst Organization, overseeing special projects, partnerships, philanthropy, and collections.
HELENA ROSE DURST - Principal
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 and 30 Halletts Point | New York, United States Astoria, Queens | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 6471 | 27 and 32 | 800,000 sq ft | — | — | 2025 | January 15, 2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | 0.0 mo (−11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| 825 Third Avenue — comprehensive renovation | New York, United States Midtown Manhattan | office, retail | — | — | — | USD 150m other | — | 2019 | 2019 | Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 | Oct 2024 | +27.0 mo (+26.0 to +28.0) | sourced | completed |
| Halletts Point Building 7 | New York, United States Astoria, Queens | residential for rent | 1631 | 14 | 154,000 sq ft | — | — | — | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | May 2023 | +10.5 mo (+5.0 to +16.0) | estimated | completed |
| Sven | New York, United States Long Island City, Queens | residential for rent, mixed use, retail, office | 9581 | 71 | 978,000 sq ft | — | — | 2016 | 2016-12-16 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +24.0 mo (+13.0 to +35.0) | sourced | completed |
| 10 Halletts Point | New York, United States Astoria, Queens | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 4041 | 22 | 526,000 sq ft | — | — | 2016 | January 14, 2016 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | +12.0 mo (+1.0 to +23.0) | sourced | completed |
| One Five One — fourth-floor amenity renovation | New York, United States Midtown Manhattan | office, other | — | — | — | — | — | 2018 | April 25, 2018 | Jan 2018 – Mar 2018 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | +4.5 mo (−2.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| FRANK 57 WEST | New York, United States Manhattan West Side | residential for rent, office, retail, mixed use | 651 | 10 | 150,000 sq ft | — | — | 2015 | March 2015 | Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | Jun 2017 | +11.5 mo (+6.0 to +17.0) | estimated | completed |
| Fitch Ratings | AAA 2021-04-06 |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AAA 2021-04-06 |
| S&P Global Ratings | AAA 2025-08-04 |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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