110 East announced its latest transaction. Coinbase, a digital currency wallet and platform for merchants and consumers, has leased the 18th and 19th floors, totaling 58,600 square feet, at the Property. The nation's largest cryptocurrency exchange recently announced its planned expansion to create a "Center of Excellence" office destination in Charlotte, reinforcing the city's growing status as a fintech hub.
Coinbase's plans require hiring over 130 employees locally as part of the company's national expansion that will add 1,000 jobs across the country. JLL's Conor Brennan represented Coinbase in the transaction. Jennifer Kurz, John Hannon, and Rhea Greene withinity Partners represented the landlord.
The Coinbase transaction is the largest of three recent leases signed at 110 East, totaling 115,000 square feet of new commitments within the past 30 days. Most recently, SouthState Bank announced their regional headquarters relocation to take over 40,000 square feet at 110 East, and the Property also signed a 15,500 square foot lease with an undisclosed tenant. Other tenants include Humana, a healthcare administration company, and Patterson Pope, a storage solution company.
The Iberian Pig, a modern Spanish tapas restaurant and bar from the award-winning Castellucci Hospitality Group, will anchor 110 East's ground-floor retail with 4,600 square feet along the LYNX East/West Station Platform. 110 East is the first phase of a broader redevelopment plan to transform 1.2 acres at South and East Boulevard into a walkable destination for office, retail, and dining. The Jones Building at 1820 South Boulevard (formerly home to Tupelo Honey) is also undergoing restoration, expected to be delivered this fall.
The final phase will revitalize the adjacent retail building (formerly The Manchester and Room 1812). Located at the vibrant intersection of East Boulevard and South Boulevard, 110 East is South End's premier office destination, offering unmatched convenience, connectivity, and quality. Opened in 2024, this 23-story, 370,000-square-foot Class A+ office tower features over 305,000 square feet of total available space and direct access to the LYNX Light Rail--making it an ideal hub for forward-thinking companies.
The Property was developed by Stiles, a full-service commercial real estate firm, and Shorenstein Investment Advisors, an owner and operator of high-quality office, residential, and mixed-use properties across the U.S. Designed by Hastings Architecture, 110 East blends cutting-edge design with next-level amenities. Highlights include a sky lobby with panoramic views of Uptown Charlotte, a 4,000- square-foot fitness center, flexible conference facilities, and expansive 29,000-square-foot floor plates with 13'4" floor-to-floor heights and 11' clear vision glass to maximize natural light and openness. With LEED Gold and WiredScore Platinum certifications, the building promotes wellness, productivity, and sustainability at every level.
