Jul 8, 2008

7W New York Ready for Booking

(NEW YORK, NY) – Event planners in search of a conveniently located, versatile venue now have a stunning new option in the heart of Manhattan. The Market Suites at 7 W New York, located within Vornado’s prestigious 7 W 34th Street building, is immediately available for upcoming dates. The recently renovated venue offers a high-end gallery-inspired space ideally suited for shows, exhibits, parties, presentations and special occasions in all industries.

Situated on the top floor of the eleven-story 7 W showroom building, the 29,300-sq.ft. area includes a massive open-plan event space and a 3,800-sq.ft. private Penthouse Suite Room. A moveable hard wall gallery system, up to 14-foot high ceilings, chic black carpeting, track lighting and plenty of natural light all contribute to the venue’s highly customizable nature. The property also offers invaluable business services and amenities such as a two-story Grand Entrance Lobby, six elevators, WI-FI accessibility, easy load in and load out from a full size loading dock, shipping and receiving services and 24 hour building security.

According to Chris Collins, Vice President and General Manager of 7 W, “The Market Suites @ 7 W is a new temporary venue that is unlike any other property on the market. Its location, directly opposite the Empire State Building and in close proximity to major transportation hubs, is ideal. Its highly flexible layout will give event planners the ability to create a variety of settings and/or open areas that can accommodate groups large or small for high-profile events.”

For a tour and rental information, contact Diana Kloss, Leasing Manager, Market Suites @ 7 W at 646.778.3231 or dkloss@mmart.com.

7 W NEW YORK is a wholesale mart building, catering to the buyers of Home Decor, Table Top, Giftware, Textiles and Decorative Accessories. Its daily hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm with extended hours during special market weeks. 7 W New York is a trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI).

MERCHANDISE MART PROPERTIES, INC. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the Boston Design Center in Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington D.C.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.