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\nGoogle\u2019s next big revenue model? New York City landlord. The search engine just posted on its own blog<\/a> that it has today sealed the over $ 1.8 million dollar<\/a> deal to purchase 111 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, where it already occupies 550,000 square feet.<\/a> As part of the deal, Google will be leasing out the building to continuing and new tenants.<\/p>\n\n\u201cToday, we\u2019re pleased to announce that we\u2019ve closed a deal with the partnership of Taconic Investment Partners, Jamestown Properties and the New York State Common Retirement Fund to purchase 111 Eighth Avenue (also known as 76 Ninth Avenue). As part of the deal, we\u2019ve retained Taconic Management Company to continue the leasing oversight services and management of the building on our behalf, providing the same level of customer service the building\u2019s tenants have come to expect. We believe that this is a great real estate investment in a thriving neighborhood and a fantastic city.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The company also reports that over 2000 Googlers currently work in the building and that the company plans on hiring more to fill up the massive space \u2014 At 2.9 million square feet, 111 Chelsea is New York City\u2019s fourth largest office building.<\/p>\n
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