SL Green

SL Green, the commercial real estate juggernaut that’s been monopolizing Manhattan’s office space since its inception in 1980, was founded by Stephen L. Green, a man with a vision for turning prime real estate into a cash cow. Known for its towering skyscrapers and seemingly endless portfolio of high-rent properties, SL Green’s crowning achievement was snagging the Empire State Building’s leasing rights in the early 2000s, proving it could hang with the big dogs. As of 2024, the firm’s valuation hovers in the stratosphere, with its trophy case including awards for being a top player in the office leasing game and a few notable mentions for its real estate prowess. Yet, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing; SL Green has had its share of controversies, including the occasional high-profile tenant squabble and those pesky legal battles over development deals that seem to drag on longer than a city council meeting. CEO Marc Holliday, the man at the helm, continues to navigate the firm through these stormy waters with the sort of savvy that suggests he could sell ice to an Eskimo—or at least a high-rise to a hedge fund.