Distyl AI Doubled Its Office Footprint in NoMad
The technology firm expanded its lease at 135 Madison Avenue, bringing its total footprint to over 30,000 square feet.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Commercial
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Distyl AI has leased the entire ninth floor at 135 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, effectively doubling its local office presence. The expansion brings the company to a total of 30,076 square feet within the NoMad building.
Why it matters
The move reflects the company's need for additional office space to support its growing operations. The firm originally established a local presence in the building in December 2025.
The expansion lease at the 13-story building features an asking rent of $55 per square foot. Distyl AI now occupies both the ninth and 10th floors, with all current leases set to expire in January 2028.
The players
Distyl AI
A technology company headquartered in San Francisco that specializes in growing its corporate operations.
Max Koeppel
A real estate professional who served as the representative for the landlord at 135 Madison Avenue.
Justin Pollner
A negotiator who acted on behalf of Distyl AI to secure the firm's expanded office space.
Steven Rotter
A negotiator who worked alongside Justin Pollner to manage the lease expansion for Distyl AI.
The details
The expansion process involved securing the full ninth floor to supplement the initial 10th-floor space acquired in late 2025. Max Koeppel represented the building landlord during the transaction, while Justin Pollner and Steven Rotter represented the interests of Distyl AI in the negotiations.
Timeline
2022: Distyl AI established its headquarters in San Francisco.
December 2025: The company first leased space at 135 Madison Avenue.
September 2026: Distyl AI expanded its office lease.
January 2028: Both company leases at the building expire.
The Home Front
This move highlights the ongoing demand for established office space within Manhattan's NoMad district. It follows a wider trend of growing firms consolidating their footprint in premium, centrally located commercial buildings.
While this news concerns commercial leasing, residents near NoMad may notice increased foot traffic and activity around 135 Madison Avenue as the company scales its local operations. Keep an eye on local commercial shifts as they often influence the types of services and retail that open in the surrounding neighborhood.
The takeaway
Large companies often expand their footprint through phased leasing agreements that align with their long-term growth trajectories. Residents should track neighborhood commercial occupancy, as larger corporate footprints frequently precede changes in local infrastructure or retail availability.
Further reading
You can find more coverage on local market developments in our New York City Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Observer.
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