Friday, May 29, 2009

Meet me at Citigroup Center. I don't think so, try 601 Lexington Avenue

The money quote in this memo is, "These changes were made by the building's landlord, Boston Properties, to greatly enhance the building and reflect its prestigious tenancy."

I guess the landlord thinks that by having "Citi" in the name of the building it tarnishes it, so enhancing its prestige is as easy as taking the "Citi" out of the name. You know what they say. "You can take the Citi out of the building, but you can't take the building out of the Citi. Or something like that. Memo follows.


To: All New York City Employees

From: Citi Realty Services

Please be advised that effective Monday, June 1, the name and address of the Citigroup Center building will become 601 Lexington Avenue.

Employees will note the newly constructed main entrance on Lexington Avenue, which will be open and operational on Monday. All building employees can continue to utilize all building entrances and turnstiles as usual. All visitors, however, will be required to use the new entrance, where the Security Desk will be relocated.

These changes were made by the building's landlord, Boston Properties, to greatly enhance the building and reflect its prestigious tenancy.

Please note that for mailing purposes, the address 153 E 53rd Street will remain valid as a secondary address. There is no change required for letterhead, business cards, etc.

Thank you.

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