Hedge Fund Sculptor Seeks to Exit NYC’s 9 West for New Offices

Firm is looking for a more modern building with employee-friendly amenities as money managers fight for talent.

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Sculptor Capital Management is looking for new offices in New York and plans to sublease its space at 9 West 57th St., the Manhattan tower famed for its high rents and lofty Central Park views.

The $38 billion firm, run by Jimmy Levin, is marketing about 60,000 square feet (5,600 square meters) on the 39th and 40th floors of the Midtown skyscraper and will shop around for a new headquarters, according to people familiar with the matter. The lease runs through 2029.