Where Engineering Meets Iconic: Muñoz Joins the Skyline at the Empire State Building

Company: Muñoz Engineering and Land Surveying
Building: 350 Fifth Avenue
Lease Term: 10+ years
Lease Type: New Direct Lease
Delivery conditions: Turnkey
Landlord: Empire State Realty Trust

The Challenge

Muñoz Engineering, a trusted firm for over 40 years, needed a new office that matched its reputation and made travel between New York and New Jersey easy for the team. The goal was to secure a space that demonstrated a higher level of prestige to clients while maintaining practicality and accessibility.

Wish List:

A Class A, full-service building
A location with seamless access to New Jersey Transit
A prestigious address that reflected the company’s 40+ years of success
A modern, move-in-ready space with minimal construction required

The Solution

After touring multiple Class A buildings in their current neighborhood, it became clear that Muñoz Engineering had outgrown the area. The firm’s next chapter required a more iconic environment—one that would immediately communicate its history, capability, and continued upward trajectory.

The Empire State Building emerged as the ideal fit. As one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, ESB provided the pedigree the firm was seeking, along with unmatched convenience for staff who frequently travel between NYC and New Jersey.

A 10+ year direct lease was finalized for a brand-new, trophy-quality prebuilt space. With only minor modifications required, Empire State Realty Trust customized the unit by dividing an existing conference room into two private offices, leaving the rest of the suite in pristine, move-in-ready condition.

The Outcome

After more than 30 years in the same office, Muñoz Engineering has relocated to a space that fully reflects the stature and evolution of the firm. Their new home in the Empire State Building provides the modern functionality they need, the iconic branding their clients recognize, and the transportation convenience essential for their cross-state operations.