# Anthropic leases Manhattan building to expand New York workforce

> Source: <https://letsdatascience.com/news/anthropic-leases-manhattan-building-to-expand-new-york-workf-4f0c1676>
> Published: 2026-07-08 16:38:41+00:00

Large, concentrated office expansions by major AI firms reshape local hiring markets and nearby product partnerships; practitioners should watch talent flows and vendor demand. Reported facts: The New York Times and the New York Post report that **Anthropic** will lease the full **16-floor** building at **330 Hudson St.** in Manhattan's Hudson Square and expects to double its New York headcount to **1,000 employees** by the end of 2026, up from under 500 at the start of the year. GlobeSt and The Real Deal report the building totals roughly **465,630 square feet** and can accommodate about **1,700 desks**; Anthropic is expected to begin moving in this summer. The New York Post published a statement and a quote from Anthropic chief commercial officer **Paul Smith** on the company's local commitment.