Accrete: Built like a bunker. But with better coffee.

From early trust to full-floor scale: a flagship partnership.

The Challenge

When Accrete, a defense-grade AI company, first partnered with us during the early days of our launch during the pandemic, they weren’t just looking for an office. They were looking for a partner. With a growing roster of federal contracts and complex operational needs, Accrete needed a space solution that would allow them to focus on mission-critical work, while trusting us to handle the rest.

Their first move? A 6,500 sq ft space at 17 State Street, one of the most architecturally striking buildings in Downtown Manhattan. The challenge: fully furnished, fully functional, and fast.

The Solution

During the pandemic, we had access to an abundance of brand-new, high-end office furniture stored across our portfolio buildings. We leveraged those assets to fully furnish Accrete’s HQ at a fraction of the cost, allowing them to skip the typical delays and expenses that stall most startups.

We handled the entire process end-to-end:

• Space identification and negotiation
• Procurement and delivery of furniture
• Vendor coordination for internet, cleaning, and security
• Move-in setup so their team could focus on building AI, not configuring routers

This early collaboration laid the foundation for the infrastructure Nomad still uses today – and set the tone for a relationship built on trust, execution, and alignment.

Scaling Up

Fast forward to Accrete’s next phase: taking down an entire 15,000 sq ft floor at 17 State Street. With rapid growth and heightened security needs, the team needed a space that could serve as a command center for their expanding federal and commercial work.

And once again – they called us.

This time, we:

• Negotiated a substantial tenant improvement allowance
• Structured a deal that allowed unused TI dollars to convert to additional free rent
• Crafted a package that minimized upfront exposure while maximizing landlord contributions
• Delivered the entire buildout on schedule – without interrupting Accrete’s momentum

We weren’t just their broker – we were an extension of their real estate strategy. And because we’d been with them from their early days, we knew their goals, workflows, and non-negotiables better than anyone.

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The Results

Accrete now occupies a full floor in one of NYC’s most iconic waterfront towers, outfitted to match the precision and discretion of their AI products. From a scrappy startup space to a polished command hub, we were there at every step – advising, executing, and celebrating wins along the way.

• 15,000 sq ft full-floor HQ at 17 State Street
• Custom buildout with reallocated TI savings as bonus free rent
• Fully furnished, move-in-ready setup from Nomad’s portfolio
• A strategic relationship that’s more than transactional, it’s personal

At Nomad, we don’t chase deals, we build long-term partnerships.