FORM 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 14, 2009
Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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000-51481
(Commission
File Number)
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13-3986004
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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3 West Main Street, Suite 201,
Irvington, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
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10533
(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code (914) 591-3783
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On July 14, 2009, Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. (the Company) entered into a seven year lease
agreement for 19,957 square feet of office and laboratory space in Irvington, New York, replacing
the 10,300 square feet of space currently occupied by the Company. The new lease will take effect
no later than January 1, 2010. The Company will continue to occupy space under the building leases
in effect as of June 2009 until the new space is ready for occupancy.
The annual rent will be $311,258 during the first year of the lease, $337,469 during the second
year, $364,500 during the third year, $392,349 during the fourth year and $408,730 during the fifth
through seventh years, subject to adjustment based upon any increases in the Consumer Price Index
during the last three years of the lease.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT NO. |
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10.1
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Agreement of Lease, dated as of July 14, 2009, by and between
Stanford Bridge LLC and Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc.
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Date: July 14, 2009 |
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/s/ Richard I. Steinhart
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Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1
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Agreement of Lease, dated as of July 14, 2009, by and between
Stanford Bridge LLC and Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. |
EX-10.1
Exhibit 10.1
Agreement of Lease (the Lease), made as of this 14th day of July, 2009 between Stanford Bridge
LLC, having an address at One Bridge Street, Irvington, New York 10533, hereinafter referred to as
OWNER, and Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc., having an address at 3 West Main Street, Suite 201,
Irvington, New York 10533, hereinafter referred to as TENANT,
Witnesseth: Owner hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Owner certain premises known
as Suite 1 (the Demised Premises or the Premises), located in the building known as 50
Buckout Street (the Building) in the Village of Irvington, State of New York 10533, for the term
as set forth in Article 39 of the Lease Rider (or until such term shall sooner cease and expire as
hereinafter provided) at an annual rental rate as set forth in Article 37 of the Lease Rider which
Tenant agrees to pay in lawful money of the United States which shall be legal tender in payment of
all debts and dues, public and private, at the time of payment, in equal monthly installments in
advance on the first day of each month during said term, at the office of Owner or such other place
as Owner may designate, except as otherwise provided herein, without any set off or deduction
whatsoever and except that Tenant shall pay the first monthly installment on the execution hereof .
Owner and Tenant agree, for the purposes of this Lease, that (x) the square footage area of the
Demised shall be deemed to be 16,382 of rentable square feet (the Main Space) plus 3,575 square
feet of rough space (the Rough Space) and (y) the square footage area of the Building shall be
deemed to be 19,957 of rentable square feet.
The parties hereto, for themselves, their successors and assigns, hereby covenant as follows:
Rent: 1. Tenant shall pay the rent as hereinafter provided, except as may be set forth in this
Lease.
Occupancy: 2. Tenant shall use and occupy the Demised Premises for general office use and
laboratory use and for other uses ancillary thereto and for no other purpose.
Tenant: 3. Tenant shall make no changes in or to the Demised Premises of any nature without
Owners prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Owner
hereby approves the plans (the Plans) for Tenants initial Alterations to the Premises (the
Initial Alterations) set forth in Exhibit I attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Tenant shall have the right to
construct the Initial Alterations in accordance with the approved Plans. Following the Initial
Alterations and subject to the prior written consent of Owner, not to be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed , and to the provisions of this article, Tenant at Tenants expense, may
make alterations, installations, additions or improvements (Alterations) which are nonstructural,
and which do not adversely affect utility services or plumbing and electrical lines, in the
Building by using contractors or mechanics first approved by Owner, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Except as set forth herein Tenant shall, before making any
alterations, additions, installations or improvements, at its expense, obtain all permits,
approvals and certificates , if any, required by any governmental or quasi-governmental bodies and
(upon completion) certificates of final approval thereof and shall deliver promptly duplicates of
all such permits, approvals and certificates to Owner. In addition, Tenant agrees to carry and will
cause Tenants contractors and sub-contractors to carry such workmans compensation, general
liability, personal and property damage insurance as Owner may reasonably require. Owner
represents and warrants that as of the date hereof, the Building has all necessary permits and
approvals, including without limitation a Certificate of Occupancy, so that upon completion of the
Initial Alterations in compliance with applicable law, Owner will be able to obtain all necessary
permits and approvals for the Premises, including a certificate of occupancy for the Premises, so
that upon completion of the Initial Alterations, Tenant can occupy the Premises for the purposes
permitted by this Lease. If any mechanics lien is filed against the Demised Premises, or the
Building of which the same forms a part, for work claimed to have been done for, or materials
furnished to, Tenant, whether or not done pursuant to this article, the same shall be discharged
by Tenant within thirty days after Tenant receives notice thereof, at Tenants expense, by filing
the bond required by law or by other means reasonably acceptable to Owner. Tenant shall have the
right to cause the Owner to perform the Initial Alterations pursuant to a separate contract to be
mutually agreed upon and executed by Owner and Tenant (the Initial Alterations Agreement). In
the event that Owner or Owners contractor performs the Initial Alterations, Owner, as part of such
work, at its sole cost and expense shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits,
approvals and certificates, including, without limitation, a certificate of occupancy for the
Premises, before the Commencement Date. In addition, in such case Owner shall be responsible for
all mechanics liens. All fixtures and all paneling, railings and like installations, installed in
the premises at any time, either by Tenant or by Owner in Tenants behalf, shall, upon
installation, become the property of Owner and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the
Demised Premises. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to give Owner title to or to prevent
Tenants removal of trade fixtures, but upon removal of any such from the premises, Tenant shall
immediately and at its expense, repair and restore the premises to the condition existing prior to
installation and] repair any damage to the Demised Premises or the Building due
to such removal,
normal wear and tear and fire or other casualty excepted. All property permitted or required to be
removed by Tenant at the end of the term remaining in the premises after Tenants removal shall be
deemed abandoned and may, at the election of Owner, either be retained as Owners property or may
be removed from the premises by Owner, at Tenants reasonable expense. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary set forth herein, Tenant shall have the right to make interior non-structural
alterations which do not adversely affect the Building systems or structure, without obtaining
Owners consent.
Maintenance and Repairs: 4. (a) Tenant shall, throughout the term of this Lease, take good care of
the Demised Premises and the fixtures and appurtenances therein. Subject to the waiver of
subrogation provisions, Tenant shall be responsible for all damage or injury to the Demised
Premises or any other part of the Building and the systems and equipment thereof, whether requiring
structural or nonstructural repairs caused by or resulting from the wrongful intentional acts or
negligence of Tenant, Tenants subtenants, agents, employees, or licensees, unless caused by
the act or omission or negligence of Owner, its agents, employees or contractors. Tenant shall
also repair all damage to the Building and the Demised Premises caused by the moving of Tenants
fixtures, furniture and equipment. Tenant shall promptly make, at Tenants expense, all repairs in
and to the Demised Premises for which Tenant is responsible, using contractors reasonably
acceptable to Owner. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Tenant shall not
be responsible for any repairs occasioned by ordinary wear and tear, and/or damage caused by
casualty and/or the elements. Any other repairs in or to the Building or the facilities and systems
thereof for which Tenant is responsible shall be performed by Owner at the Tenants reasonable
expense, following Tenants receipt of invoice and reasonable backup. Owner shall maintain in good
working order and repair the exterior and the structural portions of the Building, including the
structural portions of its Demised Premises, and the public portions of the Building interior and
the Building plumbing, mechanical, electrical, heating and ventilating systems serving or passing
through the Demised Premises. Tenant agrees to give prompt notice of any defective condition in
the Premises for which Owner may be responsible hereunder after Tenant has actual knowledge
thereof. Provided Owner uses reasonable efforts to avoid interfering and to minimize interference
with Tenants business, without any obligation to incur overtime, there shall be no allowance to
Tenant for diminution of rental value and no liability on the part of Owner by reason of
inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising from Owner or others making repairs,
alterations, additions or improvements in or to any portion of the Building or the Demised Premises
or in and to the fixtures, appurtenances or equipment thereof. Except as set forth in this Lease,
it is specifically agreed that Tenant shall not be entitled to any set off or reduction of rent by
reason of any failure of Owner to comply with the covenants of this or any other article of this
Lease. Tenant agrees that Tenants sole remedy at law in such instance will be by way of an action
for damages for breach of contract, except in connection with a major, sustained interruption
of services, or to a material, uncorrected, Owner default in
performance of its obligations hereunder. Owner and Tenant hereby agree that a major, sustained
interruption of services shall mean any interruption of services which prevents Tenant from
occupying the Demised Premises or a material portion thereof for more than ten (10) business days.
The provisions of this Article 4 shall not apply in the case of fire or other casualty which are
dealt with in Article 9 hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein: (a)
Owner shall, at Owners expense, maintain and keep in good repair the interior and exterior
structural portions of the Building, the roof, floor slabs, foundation and Building systems and (b)
Owner shall make all structural or extraordinary alterations and repairs to the Building and the
Demised Premises that are required to be made by any local, state or federal laws now or hereafter
in effect (Legal Requirements), unless due to Tenants particular manner of use of the Demised
Premises and not to general office use. Owner represents and warrants that on the date hereof, the
Building complies with all applicable Legal Requirements. Owner shall be solely responsible for
the cost of any such alterations and repairs unless same are necessitated by Tenants manner of use
of the Demised Premises and by general office use. (b) (i) Owner hereby reserves the right at any
time and from time to time to make alterations or additions to the Building, the buildings
adjoining the same and any other buildings located on Buckout Street owned by Owner (collectively,
the Stanford Bridge Properties or SBP so long as any such alterations or additions do not
hinder Tenants access to or use of the Demised Premise as provided herein. Owner further reserves
the right at any time and from time to time to construct, or permit to construct, other buildings
or improvements within the SBP so long as any such construction does not hinder Tenants access to
or use of the Demised Premise as provided herein. Such rights set forth in two preceding sentences
include, without limitation, the right to construct additional stories on any such Building or
buildings, the right to build adjoining the same, the right to construct multi-level, elevated,
underground and other parking facilities within the SBP and the right to erect in connection with
any such construction or building temporary scaffolds and other aids to such construction or
building. Owner shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the noise and disturbance to Tenants
business in connection with such work. Owner shall have the right at any time and from time to
time to change the street address of the Demised Premises or to change the name of the Building
without incurring any liability to Tenant. Tenant acknowledges that the Building may be expanded
to include multiple levels (the Expansion) and that the Expansion may include office, retail and
residential uses provided that no such retail use shall increase Tenants Common Area maintenance
charges. (ii) If an excavation shall be made upon land adjacent to the Demised Premises, Tenant
shall permit the person(s) authorized to do such excavation to enter the Demised Premises for the
purpose of doing such work as such person(s) deems necessary to preserve the Building of which the
Demised Premises is a part and to support the same by proper foundations without any claim for
damages or indemnification from Owner or abatement of rental or other charges hereunder. (iii)
There shall be no allowance to Tenant for a diminution in rental value and no liability on the part
of Owner by reason of inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising from Owner or others
making any changes, alterations, additions, improvements, repairs or replacements in or to any
portion of the Building, the Demised Premises or the SBP, or in or to any fixtures, appurtenances
or equipment therein. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that
Tenants use and occupancy of the Demised Premises is disturbed due to any reason set forth in this
Article 4 for more than ten (10) days, Rent shall abate for the number of days during which Tenant
is unable to use the Demised Premises.
Window Cleaning: 5. Tenant will not clean nor require, permit, suffer or allow any window in the
Demised Premises to be cleaned from the outside in violation of Section 202 of the Labor Law or any
other applicable law or of the Rules of the Board of Standards and Appeals, or of any other Board
or body having or asserting jurisdiction.
Requirements of Law, Fire: 6. Prior to the commencement of the Lease term, if Tenant is then in
possession, and at all times thereafter, but subject to the provisions of this Lease, Tenant at
Tenants sole cost and expense, shall promptly comply with all present and future laws, orders and
regulations of all state, federal, municipal and local governments, departments, commissions and
boards and any direction of any public officer and all regulations of the New York State Board of
Fire Underwriters, Insurance Service office with respect to the Demised Premises arising out of
Tenants unique manner of use thereof (and not to general office use), or with respect to the
Building if arising out of Tenants manner of use of the premises or the Building. Nothing herein
shall require Tenant to make structural repairs or alterations unless Tenant has, by its manner of
use of the Demised Premises or method of operation therein, violated any such laws, ordinances,
orders, rules, regulations or requirements with respect thereto. Tenant may, after securing Owner
to Owners reasonable satisfaction against all damages, interest, penalties and expenses,
including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys fees, by cash deposit or by surety bond in an
amount and by a company reasonably satisfactory to Owner, contest and appeal any such laws,
ordinances, orders, rules, regulations or requirements provided same is done with all reasonable
promptness and provided such appeal shall not subject Owner to prosecution for a criminal offense
or constitute a default under any lease or mortgage under which Owner may be obligated, or cause
the Demised Premises or any part thereof to be condemned or subject to an official order that it be
vacated. Tenant shall not do or permit any act or thing to be done in or to the Demised Premises
which is contrary to law, or which will invalidate or be in conflict with public liability, fire or
other policies of insurance of which Tenant has notice at any time carried by or for the benefit of
Owner with respect to the Demised Premises or the Building of which the Demised Premises form a
part. Tenant shall not keep any hazardous material in the Demised Premises except as now or
hereafter permitted by the Fire Department, Board of Fire Underwriters, Fire Insurance Rating
Organization or other authority having jurisdiction, and then only in such manner and such quantity
so as not to increase the rate for fire insurance applicable to the Building, nor use the premises
in a manner which will increase the insurance rate for the Building or any property located therein
over that in effect prior to the commencement of Tenants occupancy. Tenant shall pay all costs,
expenses, fines, penalties, or damages, which may be imposed upon Owner by reason of Tenants
failure to comply with the provisions of this article and if by reason of such failure the fire
insurance rate shall, at the beginning of this Lease, or at any time thereafter, be higher than it
Otherwise would be, then Tenant shall reimburse Owner, as additional rent hereunder, for that
portion of all fire insurance premiums thereafter paid by Owner which shall have been charged
because of such failure by Tenant. Owner represents and warrants that Tenants use of the Premises
for the permitted use shall not violate the provisions of this Section or cause insurance rates to
increase. In any action or proceeding wherein Owner and Tenant are parties, a schedule or
make-up of rate for the Building or Demised Premises issued by the New York Fire Insurance
Exchange, or other body making fire insurance rates applicable to said premises shall be conclusive
evidence of the facts therein stated and of the several items and charges in the fire insurance
rates then applicable to said premises. Tenant shall only be liable for such increases if Tenants
use of the Premises for uses other than the permitted use is the sole and direct cause of such
increase. Tenant shall not place a load upon any floor of the Demised Premises exceeding the floor
load per square foot area which it was designed to carry and which is allowed by law. Owner
reserves the right to prescribe the weight and position of all safes and mechanical equipment.
Such installations shall be placed and maintained by Tenant, at Tenants expense, in settings
sufficient, in Owners reasonable judgment, to absorb and minimize vibration, noise and annoyance.
In the event that any vibration or noise materially impacts other tenants in the Building, Tenant
shall, upon notice from Owner, immediately cease said installations.
Subordination: 7. Subject to the Tenant receiving a Non-Disturbance Agreement as provided below,
this Lease is subject and subordinate to all ground or underlying leases and to all mortgages which
may now or hereafter affect such leases or the real property of which Demised Premises are a part
and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions of any such
underlying leases and mortgages. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall execute any
certificate that Owner may reasonably request that is reasonably satisfactory to Tenant within five
(5) days after written demand. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, Owner represents
and covenants that Owner shall provide Tenant with a Non-Disturbance Agreement in from the holders
of any deeds (either current or future) that secure debt,
mortgages or ground leases that encumber the Building and/or the land on which the Building is
located, either current or future.
Property Loss, Damage, Indemnity: 8. Owner or its agents shall not be liable for any damage to
property of Tenant or of others entrusted to, employees of the Building, nor for loss of or damage
to any property of Tenant by theft or otherwise, nor for any injury or damage to persons or
property resulting from any cause of whatsoever nature, unless caused by or due to the omissions or
negligence of Owner, its agents, servants contractors or employees. Unless due to their omissions
or negligence, Owner or its agents will not be liable for any such damage caused by other tenants
or persons in, upon or about said Building or caused by operations in construction of any private,
public or quasi public work. If at any time any windows of the Demised Premises are temporarily
closed, darkened or bricked up (or permanently closed, darkened or bricked up, if required by law)
for any reason whatsoever other than Owners own acts, Owner shall not be liable for any damage
Tenant may sustain thereby and Tenant shall not be entitled to any compensation therefor nor
abatement or diminution of rent nor shall the same release Tenant from its obligations hereunder
nor constitute an eviction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any of the windows of
the Demised Premises are permanently closed, darkened or bricked up, Tenant may, at its election,
terminate this Lease, in which event this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified by Tenant
as if such date were the expiration of the term hereof. Tenant shall indemnify and save harmless
Owner against and from all liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, claims, costs and expenses
for which Owner shall not be reimbursed by insurance, including reasonable attorneys fees, paid,
suffered or incurred as a result of any breach by Tenant, Tenants agents, contractors, employees,
or licensees, of any covenant or condition of this Lease, or the negligence or wrongful acts of the
Tenant, Tenants agents, contractors, employees, or licensees; provided, however, that Tenant shall
not be responsible for claims and the like not covered by insurance if Owner has not maintained in
force insurance with limits at least equal to the amount of insurance the Owner is required to
carry under any mortgage or the amount that a reasonably prudent Owner of a class a building in the
greater New York suburban area should have carried nor shall Tenant be liable hereunder for any
claims and the like which are the result of omissions or negligence of Owner, Owners agents,
contractors, employees or licensees. Tenants liability under this Lease extends to the acts and
omissions of any sub-tenant, and any agent, contractor, employee, or licensee of any sub-tenant. In
case any action or proceeding is brought against Owner by reason of any such claim, Tenant, upon
written notice from Owner, will, at Tenants expense, resist or defend such action or proceeding by
counsel approved by Owner in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed. The attorney that Tenant is required to use by its insurer shall be deemed reasonably
acceptable to the Owner. Tenant shall be entitled, at its expense, to defend its interest in any
such litigation, and Owner shall not compromise the action without Tenants prior written consent.
Owner shall indemnify and save harmless Tenant against and from all liabilities, obligations,
damages, penalties, claims, costs and expenses for which Tenant shall not be reimbursed by
insurance, including reasonable attorneys fees, paid, suffered or incurred as a result of any
breach by Owner, Owners agents, contractors, employees, or licensees, of any covenant or condition
of this Lease, or the negligence or wrongful acts of the Owner, Owners agents, contractors,
employees, or licensees. The waiver of subrogation provided in Article 9, below, shall be
applicable as appropriate in order to carry out the intent of
the provisions of this Article.
Destruction, Fire and Other Casualty: 9. (a) If the Demised Premises or any part thereof shall be
damaged by fire or other casualty, Tenant shall give prompt notice thereof to Owner and this Lease
shall continue in full as hereinafter set forth. (b) If the Demised Premises are partially damaged
or rendered partially unusable by fire or other casualty, the damages thereto shall be repaired by
and at the expense of Owner and the rent, until such repair shall be substantially completed, shall
be apportioned from the day following the casualty according to the part of the premises which is
usable. (c) If the Demised Premises are totally damaged or rendered wholly unusable by fire or
other casualty or if Tenant is denied access to the Demised Premises due to fire or other casualty,
then the rent shall be proportionately paid up to the time of the casualty and thenceforth shall
cease until the date when the premises shall have been repaired and restored by Owner, subject to
Owners right to elect not to restore the same as hereinafter provided. (d) If the Demised Premises
are rendered wholly unusable or (whether or not the Demised Premises are damaged in whole or in
part) if the Building shall be so damaged that Owner shall decide to demolish it or to rebuild it,
then, in any of such events, Owner may elect to terminate this Lease by written notice to Tenant,
given within 90 days after such fire or casualty, specifying a date for the expiration of the
Lease, which date shall not be more than 60 days after the giving of such notice, and upon the date
specified in such notice the term of this Lease shall expire as fully and completely as if such
date were the date set forth above for the termination of this Lease and Tenant shall forthwith
quit, surrender and vacate the premises without prejudice however, to Owners rights and remedies
against Tenant under the Lease provisions in effect prior to such termination, and any rent owing
shall be paid up to the date of such casualty, and any payments of rent made by Tenant which were
on account of any period subsequent to the date of such casualty shall be returned to Tenant.
Unless Owner shall serve a termination notice as provided for herein, Owner shall make the repairs
and restorations under the conditions of (b) and (c) hereof, with all reasonable expedition,
subject to delays due to adjustment of insurance claims, labor troubles and causes beyond Owners
reasonable control. After any such casualty, Tenant shall cooperate with Owners restoration by
removing from the premises as promptly as reasonably possible, all of Tenants salvageable
inventory and movable equipment, furniture, and other property. In all events described in this
Article 8 Tenants liability for rent shall resume fifteen (15) days after written notice from
Owner that the premises are substantially ready for Tenants occupancy. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the Premises are not fully restored within 180 days, at Tenants election this Lease
may immediately be terminated. If Tenant so elects to terminate this Lease, the term of this Lease
shall expire as of the date specified by Tenant as fully and completely as if such date were the
date set forth above for the termination of this Lease, and any rent owing shall be paid up to the
date of such casualty, and any payments of rent made by Tenant which were on account of any period
subsequent to the date of such casualty shall be returned to Tenant. (e) Nothing contained
hereinabove shall relieve Tenant from liability that may exist as a result of damage from fire or
other casualty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party shall look first to any insurance in its
favor before making any claim against the other party for recovery for loss or damage resulting
from fire or other casualty, and to the extent permitted by law, Owner and Tenant each hereby
releases and
waives all right of recovery against the other or any one claiming through or under
each of them by way of subrogation or otherwise. The foregoing release and waiver shall be in
force only if both releasers insurance policies contain a clause providing that such a release or
waiver shall not invalidate the insurance. If, and to the extent, that such waiver can be obtained
only by the payment of additional premiums, then the party benefiting from the waiver shall pay
such premium within ten days after written demand or shall be deemed to have agreed that the party
obtaining insurance coverage shall be free of any further obligation under the provisions hereof
with respect to waiver of subrogation. Tenant acknowledges that Owner will not carry insurance on
Tenants furniture and/or furnishings or any fixtures or equipment, improvements, or appurtenances
removable by Tenant and agrees that Owner will not be obligated to repair any damage thereto or
replace the same. (f) Tenant hereby waives the provisions of Section 227 of the Real Property Law
and agrees that the provisions of this article shall govern and control in lieu thereof.
Eminent Domain: 10. If the whole or any part of the Demised Premises shall be acquired or condemned
by Eminent Domain for any public or quasi public use or purpose, then and in that event, the term
of this Lease shall cease and terminate from the date of title vesting in such proceeding and
Tenant shall have no claim for the value of any unexpired term of said Lease and assigns to Owner,
Tenants entire interest in any such award. Tenant shall have the right to make an independent
claim to the condemning authority for the value of Tenants moving expenses and personal property,
trade fixtures and equipment, provided Tenant is entitled pursuant to the terms of this Lease to
remove such property, trade fixtures and equipment at the end of the term, and provided further
such claim
does not reduce Owners award.
Assignment, Mortgage, Etc.: 11. Tenant, for itself, its successors and assigns, expressly covenants
that it shall not assign, mortgage or encumber this agreement, nor underlet, or suffer or permit
the
Demised Premises or any part thereof to be used by others, without the prior written consent of
Owner in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld conditioned or delayed.
If this Lease is assigned, or if the Demised Premises or any part thereof be underlet or occupied
by anybody other than Tenant, Owner may, after default by Tenant, collect rent from the assignee,
under-tenant or occupant, and apply the net amount collected to the rent herein reserved, but no
such assignment, underletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant,
or the acceptance of the assignee, under-tenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of Tenant from
the further performance by Tenant of covenants on the part of Tenant herein contained. The consent
by Owner to an assignment or underletting shall not in any wise be construed to relieve Tenant from
obtaining the express consent in writing of Owner to any further assignment or underletting.
Electric Current: 12. Rates and conditions in respect to submetering or rent inclusion, as the case
may be, shall be added in the Lease Rider attached hereto. Tenant covenants and agrees that at all
times its use of electric current shall not exceed the amounts set forth in this Lease for Tenants
use and Tenant may not use any electrical equipment which, in Owners opinion, reasonably
exercised, will exceed the amounts set forth in this Lease for Tenants use Unless due to
Owners omissions or negligence, the change at any time of the character of electric service shall
in no wise make Owner liable or responsible to Tenant, for any loss, damages or expenses which
Tenant may sustain.
Access to Premises: 13. (a) Owner or Owners agents shall have the right (but shall not be
obligated) to enter the Demised Premises in any emergency at any time, and, at other reasonable
times upon reasonable prior notice and without interfering with Tenants business, to examine the
same and to make such repairs, replacements and improvements as Owner may deem necessary and
reasonably desirable to the Demised Premises or to any other portion of the Building or which Owner
may elect to perform. All determinations as to necessary repairs shall be made in Owners
reasonable discretion. Provided Owner does not interfere with Tenants business and ensures that
the confidentiality of Tenants business is maintained, and provided that Tenant receives
reasonable prior notice and has the right to have a representative of Tenant present, Tenant shall
permit Owner to show same to prospective purchasers or mortgagees of the Building, and during the
last six months of the term for the purpose of showing the same to prospective tenants. If Tenant
is not present to open and permit an entry into the premises, during an emergency, Owner or Owners
agents may enter the same whenever such entry may be necessary [or permissible by master key or
forcibly and provided reasonable care is exercised to safeguard Tenants property and the
confidentiality of Tenants business, such entry shall not render Owner or its agents liable
therefor, nor in any event shall the obligations of Tenant hereunder be affected. If during the
last month of the term Tenant shall have removed all of Tenants property therefrom, Owner may
immediately enter, alter, renovate or redecorate the Demised Premises without limitation or
abatement of rent, or incurring liability to Tenant for any compensation and such act shall have no
effect on this Lease or Tenants obligations hereunder. (b) (i) Owner shall have the exclusive
right to use and obtain access to all or any part of the roof, provided that Tenant shall be
entitled to erect one or two small satellite antennas or antennas for wireless telecom or similar
communication (in a location of Owners choosing, and provided that no roof penetration shall be
required, exterior side and rear walls of the Demised Premises for any purpose, including but not
limited to, erecting signs or other structures on or over all or any part of the same, erecting
scaffolds and other aids to the construction and installation of the same, and installing,
maintaining, using, repairing, and replacing pipes, ducts, conduits and wires leading through, to
or from the Demised Premises and serving other parts of the SBP in locations which do not
materially interfere with Tenants use of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall have no right
whatsoever in the exterior of exterior walls or the roof (excepting satellite/telecom as set forth
above) of the Demised Premises. (ii) Tenant shall permit Owner to install, use and maintain pipes,
ducts and conduits within or through the Demised Premises, or through the walls, columns and
ceilings therein, provided that the installation work is performed at such times and by such
methods as will not materially interfere with Tenants use and occupancy of the Demised
Premises. Where access doors are required for mechanical trades in or adjacent to the Demised
Premises, Owner shall furnish and install such access doors and confine their location, wherever
practical, to closets, coat rooms, toilet rooms, corridors and kitchen or pantry rooms.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in performing any work in or about the Demised Premises, Owner shall
use all reasonable efforts not to disturb Tenants business operations, including performing work
after hours if practicable. In no event shall any work or renovations by Owner result in
a
reduction of the size of the Demised Premises. Owner shall repair any damage to the Demised
Premises, including any finish work resulting from any such work or renovations.
Vault, Vault Space, Area: 14. No vaults, vault space or area, whether or not enclosed or covered,
not within the property line of the Building is leased hereunder, anything contained in or
indicated on any sketch, blue print or plan, or anything contained elsewhere in this Lease to the
contrary notwithstanding. Owner makes no representation as to the location of the property line of
the Building. All vaults and vault space and all such areas not within the property line of the
Building, which Tenant may be permitted to use and/or occupy, is to be used and/or occupied under a
revocable license, and if any such license be revoked, or if the amount of such space or area be
diminished or required by any federal, state or municipal authority or public utility, Owner shall
not be subject to any liability nor shall Tenant be entitled to any compensation or diminution or
abatement of rent, nor shall such revocation, diminution or requisition be deemed constructive or
actual eviction. Any tax, fee or charge of municipal authorities for such vault or area actually
used by Tenant shall be paid by Tenant.
Occupancy: 15. Tenant will not at any time use or occupy the Demised Premises in violation of the
certificate of occupancy issued for the Building of which the Demised Premises are a part, it being
understood and agreed that the use of the Premises for the permitted use will not violate the
certificate of occupancy. Tenant has inspected the premises and accepts them as is, subject to the
riders annexed hereto with respect to Owners work, if any, and subject to the provisions of this
Lease (including the provisions that relate to Legal Requirements and Hazardous Substances) and
subject to latent defects. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Owner represents that (i) there is a
valid Certificate of Occupancy covering the Building, including the Demised Premises, which permits
the Permitted Use in the Demised Premises (subject to the requirement that any new construction may
require its own new certificate of occupancy or completion) and (ii) there are no violations of
Legal Requirements affecting the Demised Premises as of the date hereof.
Bankruptcy: 16. (a) Anything elsewhere in this Lease to the contrary not withstanding, this Lease
may be canceled by Owner by the sending of a written notice to Tenant within a reasonable time
after the happening of any one or more of the following events: (i) the commencement of a case in
bankruptcy or under the laws of any state -naming Tenant as the debtor; or (ii) the making by
Tenant of an assignment or any other arrangement for the benefit of creditors under any state
statute. Neither Tenant nor any person claiming through or under Tenant, or by reason of any
statute or order of court, shall thereafter be entitled to possession of the premises demised but
shall forthwith quit and surrender the premises. If this Lease shall be assigned in accordance
with its terms, the provisions of this Article 16 shall be applicable only to the party then owning
Tenants interest in this Lease. (b) it is stipulated and agreed that in the event of the
termination of this Lease pursuant to (a) hereof, Owner shall forthwith, notwithstanding any other
provisions of this Lease to the contrary, be entitled to recover from Tenant as and for liquidated
damages an amount equal to the difference between the rent reserved hereunder for the unexpired
portion of the term demised and the fair and reasonable rental value of the Demised Premises for
the same period. In the computation of such damages the difference between any installment of rent
becoming due hereunder after the date of termination and the fair and reasonable rental value of
the Demised Premises for the period for which such installment was payable shall be discounted to
the date of termination at the rate of four percent (4%) per annum. If such premises or any part
thereof be relet by the Owner for the
unexpired term of said Lease, or any part thereof, before
presentation of proof of such liquidated damages to any court, commission or tribunal, the amount
of rent reserved upon such reletting shall be deemed to be the fair and reasonable rental value for
the part or the whole of the premises so re-let during the term of the re-letting. Nothing herein
contained shall limit or prejudice the right of the Owner to prove for and obtain as liquidated
damages by
reason of such termination, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute or rule of law in
effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, such damages are to be proved,
whether or not such amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the difference referred
to above.
Default: 17. (a) If Tenant defaults in fulfilling any of the covenants of this Lease other than the
covenants for the payment of rent or additional rent; or if any execution or attachment shall be
issued against Tenant or any of Tenants property whereupon the Demised Premises shall be taken or
occupied by someone other than Tenant; or if this Lease be rejected under Section 235 of Title 11
of the U.S. Code (bankruptcy code);, in any one or more of such events, upon Owner serving a
written five (5) days notice to Tenant specifying the nature of said default in the case of
monetary defaults, and a written thirty (30) day notice to Tenant specifying the nature of said
default in the case of non-monetary defaults, and upon the expiration of said five (5) days or
thirty (30) days, as the case may be, if Tenant shall have failed to comply with or remedy such
default, or if the said default or omission complained of shall be of a nature that the same cannot
be completely cured or remedied within said five (5) day or ten (10) day period, and if Tenant
shall not have diligently commenced curing such default within such five (5) day or ten (10) day
period, and shall not thereafter with reasonable diligence and in good faith, to remedy or cure
such default, then Owner may serve a written ten (10) day notice of cancellation of this Lease upon
Tenant, and upon the expiration of said ten (10) days this Lease and the term thereunder shall end
and expire as fully and completely as if the expiration of such ten (10) day period were the day
herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of this Lease and the term thereof, and Tenant
shall quit and surrender the demised premises to Owner but Tenant shall remain liable as
hereinafter provided. (b) If the notice provided for in (a) hereof shall have been given, and the
term shall expire as aforesaid; or if Tenant shall make default in the payment of the rent reserved
herein or any item of additional rent herein mentioned or any part of either or in making any other
payment herein required which default shall not be cured within ten(10) days after notice; then and
in any of such events Owner may with notice, re-enter the Demised Premises either by legal means,
and dispossess Tenant by summary proceedings or otherwise, and the legal representative of Tenant
or other occupant of Demised Premises and remove their effects and hold the premises as if this
Lease had not been made
Remedies of Owner and Waiver of Redemption: 18. In case of any default, reentry, expiration and/or
dispossess summary proceedings or by otherwise, (a) the rent shall become due thereupon and be paid
up to the time of such reentry, dispossess and/or expiration, (b) Owner may re-let the premises or
any part or parts thereof, either in the name of Owner or otherwise, for a term or terms, which
may at Owners option be less than or exceed the period which would otherwise have constituted the
balance of the term of this Lease and may grant concessions or free rent or charge a higher rental
than that in this Lease (provided Tenant shall not be liable for any rental obligations in excess
of its obligations under this Lease), and/or (c) Tenant or the legal representatives of Tenant
shall also pay Owner as liquidated damages for the failure of Tenant to observe and perform said
Tenants covenants herein contained, any deficiency between the rent hereby reserved and/or
covenanted to be paid and the net amount, if any, of the rents collected on account of the Lease or
leases of the Demised Premises for each month of the period which would otherwise have constituted
the balance of the term of this Lease. The failure of Owner to re-let the premises or any part or
parts thereof shall not release or affect Tenants liability for damages. In computing such
liquidated damages there shall be added to the said deficiency such reasonable expenses as Owner
may pay in connection with re-letting, such as reasonable legal expenses and attorneys fees,
brokerage, advertising and for keeping the Demised Premises in good order or for preparing the same
for re-letting. Any such liquidated damages shall be paid in monthly installments by Tenant on the
rent day specified in this Lease and any suit brought to collect the amount of the deficiency for
any month shall not prejudice in any way the rights of Owner to collect the deficiency for any
subsequent month by a similar proceeding. Owner, in putting the Demised Premises in good order or
preparing the same for re-rental may, at Owners option, make such reasonable alterations, repairs,
replacements, and/or-decorations in the Demised Premises as Owner, in Owners sole reasonable
judgment, considers advisable and necessary for the purpose of re-letting the Demised Premises, and
the making of such reasonable alterations, repairs, replacements, and/or decorations shall not
operate or be construed to release Tenant from liability hereunder as aforesaid. Owner shall in no
event be liable in any way whatsoever for failure to re-let the Demised Premises, or in the event
that the Demised Premises are re-let, for failure to collect the rent thereof under such
re-letting, and in no event shall Tenant be entitled to receive any excess, if any, of such net
rents collected over the sums payable by Tenant to Owner hereunder. Notwithstanding the preceding,
Owner shall use reasonable efforts to relet the Premises and mitigate the damages. In the event of
a breach by Tenant of any of the covenants or provisions hereof, Owner shall have the right of
injunction and the right to invoke any remedy allowed at law or in equity as if re-entry, summary
proceedings and other remedies were not herein provided for. Mention in this Lease of any
particular remedy, shall not preclude the person entitled to that remedy from any other remedy, in
law or in equity. Tenant hereby expressly waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or
under any present or future laws in the event of Tenant being evicted or dispossessed for any
cause, or in the event of Owner obtaining possession of Demised Premises, by reason of the default
beyond any applicable grace or notice periods by Tenant of any of the covenants and conditions of
this Lease.
Fees and Expenses: 19. If Tenant shall default, beyond any applicable grace and cure period in the
observance or performance of any term or covenant on Tenants part to be observed or performed
under this Lease, then, unless otherwise provided elsewhere in this Lease, Owner may immediately or
at any time thereafter and with notice perform the obligation of Tenant thereunder. If either
party, in connection with the foregoing or in connection with any default beyond any applicable
grace or notice period by the other, makes any expenditures or incurs any obligations for the
payment of money, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees, in instituting,
prosecuting or defending any action or proceeding, then the prevailing party will be reimbursed by
the other party for such sums so paid or obligations incurred with interest and costs. The
foregoing expenses incurred by reason of Tenants default shall be deemed to be additional rent
hereunder and shall be paid by Tenant to Owner within thirty (30) days after notice thereof to
Tenant (with reasonable backup) of any bill or statement to Tenant therefor. Any amounts owing by
Owner to Tenant shall be paid by Owner to Tenant within thirty (30) days after notice thereof to
Owner (with reasonable backup) of any bill or statement to Owner thereof. If Tenants Lease term
shall have expired at the time of making of such expenditures or incurring of such obligations,
such sums shall be recoverable by the prevailing party as damages.
Building Alterations and Management: 20. Owner shall have the right at any time without the same
constituting an eviction and without incurring liability to Tenant therefor to change the
arrangement and/or location of public entrances, passageways, doors, doorways, corridors,
elevators, stairs, toilets or other public parts of the Building and to change the name, number or
designation by which the Building may be known, provided any such changes described in this Article
20 shall not adversely affect Tenants access or the rights and privileges granted under this
Lease. Owner shall use reasonable efforts to avoid interfering with Tenants business, and shall
give reasonable prior notice to Tenant, prior to making building alterations that may affect
Tenant. There shall be no allowance to Tenant for diminution of rental value and no liability on
the part of Owner by reason of inconvenience, annoyance or injury to business arising from Owner or
other tenants making any repairs in the Building or any such alterations, additions and
improvements that are completed within a reasonably short period of time. Furthermore, Tenant shall
not have any claim against Owner by reason of Owners imposition of such reasonable controls of the
manner of access to the Building by Tenants social or business visitors as the Owner may
deem reasonably necessary for the security of the Building and its occupants. Tenant shall be
permitted access to the Building and the Demised Premises on a 24
hour per day, 7 day per week
basis, excluding, however, specific holidays determined by Owner on an annual basis, said holidays
not to exceed five (5) days per annum.
No Representations by Owner: 21. Neither Owner nor Owners agents have made any representations or
promises with respect to the physical condition of the Building, the land upon which it is erected
or the Demised Premises, the rents, leases, expenses of
operation, the actual dimensions of the Demised Premises or the Building or any other matter or
thing affecting or related to the premises except as herein expressly set forth and no rights,
easements or licenses are acquired by Tenant by implication or otherwise except as expressly set
forth in the provisions of this Lease. Tenant has inspected the Demised Premises and is thoroughly
acquainted with its condition and, subject to the provisions of this Lease, agrees to take the same
as is as of the date hereof and subject to the Owners compliance with its obligations as set
forth in this Lease, and the Premises being in the condition required by this Lease, acknowledges
that the taking of possession of the Demised Premises by Tenant shall be conclusive evidence that
the said premises were in good and satisfactory condition at the time such possession was so taken,
except as to latent defects. All understandings and agreements heretofore made between the parties
hereto are merged in this contract, which alone fully and completely expresses the agreement
between Owner and Tenant and any executory agreement hereafter made shall be ineffective to change,
modify, discharge or effect an abandonment of it in whole or in part, unless such executory
agreement is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change,
modification, discharge or abandonment is sought.
End of Term: 22. Upon the expiration or other termination of the term of this Lease, Tenant shall
quit and surrender to Owner the Demised Premises, broom clean, in good order and condition,
ordinary wear and damages and fire and/or other casualty excepted. and Tenant shall remove all its
property. Tenants obligation to observe or perform this covenant shall survive the expiration or
other termination of this Lease. If the last day of the term of this Lease or any renewal thereof,
falls on Sunday, this Lease shall expire at noon on the preceding Saturday unless it is a legal
holiday in which case this Lease shall expire at noon on the preceding business day.
Quiet Enjoyment: 23. Owner covenants and agrees with Tenant that Tenant may peaceably and quietly
enjoy the premises hereby demised, subject, nevertheless, to the terms and conditions of this Lease
and to the ground leases, underlying leases and mortgages hereinbefore mentioned.
Failure to Give Possession: 24. If Owner is unable to give possession of the Demised Premises on
the date of the commencement of the term hereof, because of the holding over or retention of
possession of any tenant, undertenant or occupants or if the Demised Premises are located in a
building being constructed, because such building has not been sufficiently completed to make the
premises ready for occupancy or because of the fact that a certificate of occupancy has not been
procured or for any other reason, Owner shall not be subject to any liability for failure to give
possession on said date and the validity of the Lease shall not be impaired under such
circumstances, nor shall the same be construed in any wise to extend the term of this Lease, but
the rent payable hereunder shall be abated the date which occurs ten (10) business days after
Owner shall have given Tenant written notice that the premises are substantially ready for Tenants
occupancy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Owner is unable to deliver possession of the Demised
Premises by December 31, 2009, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease. If permission
is given to Tenant to enter into the possession of the Demised Premises or to occupy premises other
than the Demised Premises prior to the date specified as the commencement of the term of this
Lease, Tenant covenants and agrees that such occupancy shall be deemed to be under all the terms,
covenants, conditions and provisions of this lease, except as to the covenant to pay rent and
additional rent. The provisions of this article are intended to constitute an express provision
to the contrary within the meaning of Section 223 -a of the New York Real Property Law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Owner shall give possession within 90 days after a fully executed
copy of this Lease is exchanged between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is an
interruption to the services provided at the Demised Premises, and said interruption is caused
solely by the Owner, rent due from Tenant shall be abated until said interruption is remedied.
No Waiver: 25. The failure of Owner or Tenant to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon
the strict performance of any covenant or condition of this Lease or of any of the Rules or
Regulations, set forth or hereafter adopted by Owner, shall not prevent a subsequent act which
would have originally constituted a violation from having all the force and effect of an original
violation. Owner shall enforce all such Rules and Regulations in a uniform and non-discriminatory
manner. The receipt by Owner and the payment by Tenant of rent with knowledge of the breach of any
covenant of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach and no provision of this Lease
shall be deemed to have been waived by Owner or Tenant unless such waiver be in writing signed by
the party granting the waiver. No payment by Tenant or receipt by Owner of a lesser amount than
the monthly rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest
stipulated rent, nor shall any endorsement or statement of any check or any letter accompanying any
check or payment as rent be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Owner may accept such check or
payment without prejudice to Owners right to recover the balance of such rent or pursue any other
remedy in this Lease provided. No act or thing done by Owner or Owners agents during the term
hereby demised shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of said premises, and no agreement to
accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing signed by Owner. No employee of Owner or
Owners agent shall have any power to accept the keys of said premises prior to the termination of
the Lease and the delivery of keys to any such agent or employee shall not operate as a termination
of the Lease or a surrender of the premises.
Waiver of Trial by Jury: 26. It is mutually agreed by and between Owner and Tenant that the
respective parties hereto shall and they hereby do waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or
counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other (except for personal injury
or property damage) on any matters whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this
Lease, the relationship of Owner and Tenant, Tenants use of or occupancy of said premises, and any
emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy. It is further mutually agreed that in the event
Owner commences any proceeding or action for possession, including a summary proceeding for
possession of the premises, Tenant will not interpose any counterclaim of whatever nature or
description in any such proceeding including a counterclaim under Article 4, except for statutory
mandatory counterclaims.
Inability to Perform: 27. Except as otherwise set forth to the contrary elsewhere in this Lease,
this Lease and the obligation of Tenant to pay rent here under, and both parties obligations to
perform all of the other covenants and agreements hereunder on their respective parts to be
performed shall in no wise be affected, impaired or excused because the other party is unable to
fulfill any of its obligations under this Lease or to supply or is delayed in supplying any service
expressly or implied to be supplied or is unable to make, or is delayed in making any repair,
additions, alterations or decorations or is unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any
equipment or fixtures if such party is prevented or delayed from so doing by reason of strike or
labor troubles or any cause beyond such partys control including, but not limited to, government
preemption in connection with a National Emergency or by reason of any rule, order or regulation of
any department or subdivision thereof of any government agency or by reason of the conditions of
supply and demand which have been or are affected by war or other emergency.
Bills and Notices: 28. Except as otherwise in this Lease provided, a bill, statement, notice or
communication which Owner may desire or be required to give to Tenant, shall be deemed sufficiently
given or rendered if, in writing, delivered to Tenant personally or sent by registered or certified
mail addressed to Tenant at the Building of which the Demised Premises form a part addressed to
Tenant, and the time of the rendition of such bill or statement and of the giving of such notice or
communication shall be deemed to be the time when the same is delivered to Tenant by receipted
delivery, or if sent by courier, one business day after delivery to such courier or if mailed, upon
receipt or rejection of such notice as herein provided.
Any notice by Tenant to Owner must be
given to Owner personally or served by registered or certified mail addressed to Owner at the
address first hereinabove given or at such other address as Owner shall designate by written
notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) notices shall be deemed given on the day of delivery,
or, if delivery is refused, on the first business day on which delivery is attempted, and (ii) in
addition to the notice methods specified above, notices given to or by Owner or Tenant may be given
by hand or by courier service (such as Federal Express or Airborne) that provides a signed
receipt. Notices shall be given to Owner and Tenant at their addresses set forth in Rider
Paragraph 67.
Services: 29. Owner shall provide at Owners sole cost and expense: (a) heat to the Demised Premises
when and as required by law, on business days from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m.; (b) water for ordinary, drinking and kitchen/ pantry and lavatory purposes, but if Tenant
uses or consumes water for any other purposes (of which fact Owner in its reasonable discretion
shall be the judge), Owner may install a water meter at Owners expense which Tenant shall
thereafter maintain at Tenants expense in good working order and repair to register such water
consumption and Tenant shall pay for water consumed for other purposes only as shown on said meter
as additional rent thirty days after bills and reasonable backup are rendered; (d) Air
conditioning/cooling will be furnished to tenant from May 15th through September 30th or otherwise
as the design of the Building and its unique heating/cooling system requires, on business days
(Mondays through Fridays, holidays excepted) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m., and ventilation will be furnished on business days during the aforesaid hours
except when air conditioning/cooling is being furnished as aforesaid. If Tenant requires air
conditioning/cooling or ventilation for more extended hours or on Sundays or on holidays, as
defined under Owners contract with Operating Engineers Local 94-94A, Owner will furnish the same
at Tenants expense. (e) Owner reserves the right to stop services of the heating, elevators,
plumbing, air-conditioning, power systems or cleaning or other services, if any, when necessary by
reason of accident or for repairs, alterations, replacements or improvements necessary or desirable
in the reasonable judgment of Owner for as long as may be reasonably required by reason thereof,
provided, however, that Owner shall provide Tenant with reasonable notice of any such cessation of
utilities to the extent reasonably possible, shall minimize any interruption of such services to
Tenant, and provided that this provision is not intended to authorize a major, sustained
interruption of services. If the Building of which the Demised Premises are a part supplies
manually operated elevator service, Owner at any time may substitute automatic control elevator
service and upon ten days written notice to Tenant, proceed with alterations necessary therefor
without in any wise affecting this Lease or the obligation of Tenant hereunder. The same shall be
done with a minimum of inconvenience to Tenant and Owner shall pursue the alteration with due
diligence. At least one elevator shall be available at all times.
Captions: 30. The Captions are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no
way define, limit or describe the scope of this Lease nor the intent of any provisions thereof.
Definitions: 31. The term office, or offices, wherever used in this Lease, shall not be
construed to mean premises used as a store or stores, for the sale or display, at any time, of
goods, wares or merchandise, of any kind, or as a restaurant, shop, booth, bootblack or other
stand, barber shop, or for other similar purposes. The term Owner means a landlord or lessor,
and as used in this Lease means only the owner, or the mortgagee in possession, for the time being
of the land and Building (or the owner of a lease of the Building or of the land and Building) of
which the Demised Premises form a part, so that in the event of any sale or sales of said land and
Building or of said lease, or in the event of a lease of said Building, or of the land and
Building, the said Owner shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and
obligations of Owner hereunder, and it shall be deemed and construed without further agreement
between the parties or their successors in interest, or between the parties and the purchaser, at
any such sale, or the said lessee of the Building, or of the land and Building, that the purchaser
or the lessee of the Building has assumed and agreed to carry out any and all covenants and
obligations of Owner, hereunder for obligations arising both before and after the transfer. The
words re-enter and re-entry as used in this Lease are not restricted to their technical legal
meaning. The term business days as used in this Lease shall exclude Saturdays (except such
portion thereof as is covered by specific hours in Article 29 hereof), Sundays and all days
observed by the State or Federal Government as legal holidays and those designated as holidays by
the applicable building service union employees service contract or by the applicable Operating
Engineers contract with respect to HVAC service.
Adjacent Excavation/Shoring: 32. If an excavation shall be made upon land adjacent to the Demised
Premises, or shall be authorized to be made, Tenant shall afford to the person causing or
authorized to cause such excavation, license and opportunity at reasonable times on reasonable
notice to enter upon the Demised Premises for the purpose of doing such work as said person shall
deem necessary to preserve the wall or the Building of which Demised Premises form a part from
injury or damage and to support the same by proper foundations without any claim for damages or
indemnity against Owner, or diminution or abatement of rent.
Rules and Regulations: 33. Tenant and Tenants servants, employees, agents, visitors, and licensees
shall observe faithfully, and comply strictly with, the Rules and Regulations and such other and
further reasonable Rules and Regulations as Owner or Owners agents may from time to time adopt.
Notice of any additional rules or regulations shall be given in the manner set forth in Article 28
and Rider Paragraph 67. In case Tenant disputes the reasonableness of any additional Rule or
Regulation hereafter made or adopted by Owner or Owners agents, the parties hereto agree to submit
the question of the reasonableness of such Rule or Regulation for decision to the New York office
of the American Arbitration Association, whose determination shall be final and conclusive upon the
parties hereto. The right to dispute the reasonableness of any additional Rule or Regulation upon
Tenants part shall be deemed waived unless the same shall be asserted by service of a notice, in
writing upon Owner within [ten (10) days] after the giving of notice thereof. Nothing in this
Lease contained shall be construed to impose upon Owner any duty or obligation to enforce the Rules
and Regulations or terms, covenants or conditions in any other lease, as against any other tenant
and Owner shall not be liable to Tenant for violation of the same by any other tenant, its
servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees. Owner shall not enforce the Rules and
Regulations in a discriminatory manner. In case of a conflict between the Rules and Regulations
and the other provisions of this Lease, the provisions of the Lease shall control.
Security: 34. Tenant has deposited with Owner the sum of $48,000.00 as security for the faithful
performance and observance by Tenant of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Lease. It is
agreed that in the event Tenant defaults in respect of any of the terms, provisions and conditions
of this Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure periods, including, but not limited to, the
payment of rent and additional rent, Owner may use, apply or retain the whole or any part of the
security so deposited to the extent required for the payment of any rent and additional rent or any
other sum as to which Tenant is in default or for any sum which Owner may expend or may be required
to expend by reason of Tenants default in respect of any of the terms, covenants and conditions of
this Lease, including but not limited to, any damages or deficiency in the re-letting of the
premises, whether such damages or deficiency accrued before or after summary proceedings or other
re-entry by Owner. In the event that Tenant shall fully and faithfully comply with all of the
terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Lease, the security shall be returned to Tenant
within thirty (30) days after the date fixed as the end of the Lease and after delivery of entire
possession of the Demised Premises to Owner. In the event of a sale of the land and Building or
leasing of the Building, of which the Demised Premises form a part, Owner shall have the right to
transfer the security to the vendee or lessee and Owner shall upon such transfer, evidenced to
Tenants reasonable satisfaction, be released by Tenant from all liability for the return of such
security; and Tenant agrees to look to the new Owner solely for the return of said security, and it
is agreed that the provisions hereof shall apply to every transfer or assignment made of the
security to a new Owner. Tenant further covenants that it will not assign or encumber or attempt
to assign or encumber the monies deposited herein as security and that neither Owner nor its
successors or assigns shall be bound by any such assignment, encumbrance, attempted assignment or
attempted encumbrance.
Estoppel Certificate: 35. Tenant, at any time, and from time to time, upon at least 10 days prior
notice by Owner, shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to Owner, and/or to any other person, firm
or corporation specified by Owner, a statement certifying to Tenants knowledge, that this Lease is
unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that the same is in
full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), stating the dates to which the
rent and additional rent have been paid, and stating whether or not there exists any default by
Owner under this Lease, and, if so, specifying each such default.
Successors and Assigns: 36. The covenants, conditions and agreements contained in this Lease shall
bind and inure to the benefit of Owner and Tenant and their respective successors and assigns, and
except as otherwise provided in this Lease, their assigns.
SEE RIDER ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN
In Witness Whereof. Owner and Tenant have respectively signed and sealed this Lease as of
the day and year first above written.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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CORPORATE OWNER
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by order of the board of directors of the corporation.
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instrument, as Owner: and that he signed his name thereto by
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INDIVIDUAL OWNER
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and who, as Owner, executed the foregoing instrument and
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
RULES AND REGULATIONS ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF THIS LEASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 33.
1. The sidewalks, entrances, driveways, passages, courts, elevators, vestibules, stairways,
corridors or halls shall not be obstructed or encumbered by any Tenant or other used for any
purpose other than for ingress or egress from the Demised Premises and for delivery of merchandise
and equipment in a prompt and efficient manner using elevators and passageways designated for such
delivery by Owner. There shall not be used in any space, or in the public hall of the Building,
either by any Tenant or by jobbers or others in the delivery or receipt of merchandise, any hand
trucks, except those equipped with rubber tires and side guards.
2. The water and wash closets and plumbing fixtures shall not be used for any purpose other than
those for which they were designed or constructed and no sweepings, rubbish, rags, acids or other
substances shall be deposited therein, and the expense of any breakage, stoppage, or damage
resulting from the violation of this rule shall be borne by Tenant who, or whose clerks, agents,
employees or visitors, shall have caused it.
3. No carpet, rug or other article shall be hung or shaken out of any window of the Building; and
no Tenant shall sweep or throw or permit to be swept or thrown from the Demised Premises any dirt
or other substances into any of the corridors or halls, elevators, or out of the doors or windows
or stairways of the Building and Tenant shall not use, keep or permit to be used or kept any foul
or noxious gas or substance in the Demised Premises, or permit or suffer the Demised Premises to be
occupied or used in a manner offensive or objectionable to Owner or other occupants of the Building
by reason of noise, odors, and/or vibrations, or interfere in any way with other Tenants or those
having business therein. nor shall any animals or birds be kept in or about the Building. Smoking
or carrying lighted cigars or cigarettes in the elevators of the Building is prohibited.
4. No Awnings or other projections will be attached to the outside walls of the Building without
prior written consent of Owner.
5. No sign, advertisement, notice or other lettering shall be exhibited, inscribed, painted or
affixed by any tenant on any part of the outside of the Demised Premises or the Building or on the
inside of the Demised Premises if the same is visible from the outside of the premises without the
prior written consent of Owner, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed, except that the name of Tenant may appear on the entrance door of the premises. In the
event of the violation of the foregoing by any tenant, Owner may remove same without any liability,
and may charge the reasonable expense incurred by such removal to tenant or tenants violating this
rule. Interior signs on doors and directory tablet shall be inscribed, painted or affixed for each
tenant by Owner at the reasonable expense of such tenant, and shall be of a size, color and style
reasonably acceptable to Owner.
6. No tenant shall mark, paint, drill into, or in any way deface any part of the Demised Premises
or the Building of which they form a part. Except as the parties may agree as part of the
construction agreement, no boring, cutting or stringing of wires shall be permitted, except with
the prior written consent of Owner, and as Owner may direct. No tenant shall lay linoleum, or other similar
floor covering, so that the same shall come in direct contact with the floor of the Demised
Premises, and, if linoleum or other similar floor covering is desired to be used an interlining of
builders deadening felt shall be first affixed to the floor, by a paste or other material,
soluble in water, the use of cement or other similar adhesive material being expressly prohibited.
7. No additional locks or bolts of any kind shall be placed upon any of the doors or windows by
any tenant, nor shall any changes be made in existing locks or mechanism thereof. Each tenant must,
upon the termination of his/her tenancy, restore to Owner all keys of stores, offices and toilet
rooms, either furnished to, or otherwise procured by, such tenant, and in the event of the loss of
any keys, so furnished, such tenant shall pay to Owner the reasonable cost thereof.
8. Freight, furniture, business equipment, merchandise and bulky matter of any description shall
be delivered to and removed from the premises only on the freight elevators and through the service
entrances and corridors, and only during hours and in a manner reasonably approved by Owner. Owner
reserves the right to inspect all freight to be brought into the Building and to exclude from the
Building all freight which violates any of these Rules and Regulations of the Lease of which these
Rules and Regulations are a part.
9. Canvassing, soliciting and peddling in the Building is prohibited and each tenant shall
cooperate to prevent the same.
10. Owner reserves the right to exclude from the Building between the hours of 6 P.M. and 8 A.M.
and at all hours on Sundays, and legal holidays all persons who do not present a pass to the
Building signed by the Owner. Owner will furnish passes to persons for whom any tenant requests
such pass and shall be liable to Owner for all acts of such persons.
11. Owner shall have the right to prohibit any advertising by any tenant which in Owners
reasonable opinion, tends to impair the reputation of the Building or its desirability as a
Building for offices, and upon written notice from Owner, tenant shall refrain from or discontinue
such advertising.
12. Tenant shall not bring or permit to be brought or kept in or on the Demised Premises, any
inflammable, combustible or explosive fluid, material, chemical or substance, or cause or permit
any odors to permeate in or emanate from the Demised Premises.
13. If the Building contains central air conditioning and ventilation, Tenant agrees to abide by
all rules and regulations issued by the Owner with respect to such services. If Tenant requires air
conditioning or ventilation after the usual hours, Tenant shall give notice in writing to the
Building superintendent prior to 3:00 P.M. in the case of services required on week days, and prior
to 3:00 P.M. on the day prior in the case of after hours service required on weekends or on
holidays.
14. Tenant shall not move any safe, heavy machinery, heavy equipment, bulky matter, or fixtures
into or out of the Building without Owners prior written consent. if such safe, machinery,
equipment, bulky matter or fixtures requires special handling, all work in connection therewith
shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable thereto and shall be done during such hours
as Owner may designate.
RIDER TO LEASE (the Lease Rider or the Rider)
Between
STANFORD BRIDGE LLC, Owner
and
ELECTRO-OPTICAL SCIENCES, INC., Tenant
In the event any conflict between any of the provisions of this Rider and any of the terms of
the appended Lease (including the Rules and Regulations), such conflict will be resolved in every
instance in favor of this Rider.
37. Base Rent
A. Main Space Rent: Commencing as of the Rent Commencement Date (as hereinafter defined),
Tenant shall pay to Owner annual base rent for the Main Space, in equal monthly installments on the
first day of each month, as follows:
i. For Lease year 1, base rent of $311,258.00 per year, which payment is
based upon $19.00 per square foot, payable in equal monthly installments of $25,938.17 each.
ii. For Lease year 2, base rent of $337,469.00 per year, which payment is based upon $20.60
per square foot, payable in equal monthly installments of $28,122.42 each.
iii. For Lease year 3, base rent of $364,500.00 per year, which payment is based upon $22.25
per square foot, payable in equal monthly installments of $30,375.00 each.
iv. For Lease year 4, base rent of $392,349.00 per year, which payment is based upon $23.95
per square foot, payable in equal monthly installments of $32,695.75 each.
v. For Lease year 5, base rent of $408,730.00 per year, which payment is based upon $24.95 per
square foot, plus any increase to the Consumer Price Index, using December, 2012 as the base month
and year.
vi. For Lease years 6 and 7, base rent of $408,730.00 per year, which payment is based upon
$24.95 per square foot, plus any increase to the Consumer Price Index, using December, 2012 as the
base month and year.
B. Consumer Price Index: For purposes of this Lease, the term Consumer Price Index shall
mean the Consumer Price Index, New York, New York Northeastern, New Jersey, All Items, 1913,
Forward Series A-1 (1982-84 = 100) published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of United
States Department of Labor or its successor thereto, and as set forth in bulletins at monthly or
other intervals. The Consumer Price Index as published shall be used, regardless of changes by the
government as to items considered in its makeup. If, during the term of this Lease, shift should
be made in time of reference at which the Consumer Price Index is taken at 100, the index figure
used for the purpose of this Lease shall be adjusted to preserve the purchasing power of the rent
dollar as of the Rent Commencement Date.
C. Rough Space Rent: Base rent due for the 3,575 square feet of Rough Space shall not be due
and payable by Tenant until the first to occur of (i) the Tenant receiving FDA approval for its
current research product; or (ii) December 31, 2010 (the Rough Space Rent Commencement Date).
Commencing as of the Rough Space Rent Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay to Owner annual base rent
for the Rough Space, in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month, as follows:
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D. Taxes and Common Area Maintenance: Notwithstanding the foregoing terms of this
Section 37, Tenant shall be responsible for the payment to Owner of all Taxes and Common Area
Maintenance charges due pursuant to the terms of this Lease and Lease Rider for both the Main Space
and the Rough Space commencing as of the Rent Commencement Date.
E. Current Lease: Owner and Tenant hereby acknowledge that Tenant is currently a
tenant pursuant to a lease by and between Tenant and Bridge Street Properties LLC, an affiliate of
Owner (the Bridge Street Lease). Owner and Tenant hereby agree that Tenant shall continue to
occupy the premises leased pursuant to the Bridge Street Lease at the current rent stated therein
until December 31, 2009, at which time the Tenant shall be required to vacate the premises covered
by the Bridge Street Lease.
38. Construction
A. Owners Work Exhibit B
i. As soon as
practicable, but in any case within 15 days after execution of this Lease, Owner will commence and will Substantially Complete the work set forth in Exhibit B annexed hereto and made a part hereof
(Owners Work) on or before December 31, 2009. The scope and detail of Owners Work shall
be limited solely to terms set forth in Exhibit B. Owners Work shall be performed in a
good, safe and workman-like manner and in accordance with all Legal Requirements, subject to the
provisions of Paragraph #78 (Force Majeure) and any of Tenants Work interfering with Owners Work.
Owners Work shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications (including,
without limitation, the floor layout plans) reasonably approved by Tenant. Any changes to the
plans and specifications previously approved by Tenant shall be approved, in advance and in
writing, by Tenant, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Owner
shall not be liable to Tenant for damages of any kind resulting from Owners delay in delivering
possession of the Demised Premises to Tenant, for whatever reason, provided that Owner is able to
deliver possession with all of Owners Work Substantially Complete on or before December 31, 2009.
ii. The term Substantial Completion or Substantially Complete shall mean that,
with the exception of minor punch list items that do not interfere with Tenants Work or with the use and occupancy of the
Demised Premises, Owners Work shall have been completed in accordance with the specifications set
forth herein and Owner shall have obtained a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy with
respect thereto. Owner will give Tenant at least ten (10) days notice of Substantial Completion
of Owners Work and the parties shall schedule a walk-through upon issuance of Owners notice.
Immediately following the walk-through, the parties shall agree upon and execute a punch list of
items necessary or desirable to complete Owners Work, along with a schedule of time within which
to complete such punch list items, which schedule shall not exceed 30 days except to the extent
any such punch list item requires materials that will not be available within such time in which
event Owner shall diligently prosecute such items to completion.
iii. Except for the completion of the aforementioned punch list items, Tenants
occupancy of the premises shall be deemed to be its acknowledgment that it has examined and accepts the Demised Premises in as is
condition on the Lease Commencement Date, latent defects, hazardous substances, and Owners
obligations under the Lease excepted. Further, Tenant agrees that Owner shall have no obligation
to perform any additional work, supply any materials, incur any expense or make any additional
improvements, installations or alterations to the Demised Premises, beyond Owners Work, in order
to prepare the Demised Premises for Tenants occupancy and use.
B. Tenants Work
i. Subject to the provisions of Articles 3, 61 and 64 hereof, Tenant shall perform or cause the
performance of alterations in and to the Demised Premises to prepare same for Tenants occupancy
thereof including, but not limited to, installation of all interior plumbing, and lighting
fixtures, ceiling treatments, interior partitions, window treatments, floor and wall coverings
(Tenants Initial Alteration) and all furniture, furnishings and equipment to adapt the Demised
Premises for the Permitted Use. All materials used in connection with Tenants Initial Alteration
shall be new and first quality. Tenant shall submit to Owner detailed architectural, mechanical
and engineering plans and specifications prepared by Salah Foda Design showing Tenants Initial
Alteration, which shall be prepared for Tenant, at Tenants expense, and to the extent not
pre-approved shall be submitted to Owner at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of any
work by Tenant, for Owners approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed). The plans and specifications, as approved by Owner, are hereinafter
referred to as the Final Plans, and shall be deemed an authorization by Owner for Tenant to
proceed after the date hereof or such earlier date as Owner may permit Tenant to have access to the
Demised Premises for Tenants Initial Alteration, which shall be performed, at Tenants option, by
Owner (pursuant to Paragraph ii below) or by contractors reasonably approved by Owner and otherwise
in accordance with the terms of this Lease. The approval of the Final Plans by Owner shall not be
deemed to create any liability on the part of Owner with respect to the design or specifications
set forth in the Final Plans or an acknowledgment on the part of the Owner that the Final Plans are
in compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations. Owner shall respond to
Tenants request for approval of Tenants plans within ten (10) business days after receipt of such
plans.
ii. Owner shall reimburse Tenant for a portion of the cost of Tenants
Initial Alteration, as approved by Owner (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed)and made by Tenant, in the
amount of Owners Contribution. Owner shall disburse Owners Contribution to Tenant as
the work progresses in an amount equal to 40% of each invoice submitted by Tenant to Owner, less a
ten (10%) percent retainage, so long as Tenant delivers the following to Owner: (i) a detailed
breakdown of Tenants construction costs for which Tenant is seeking payment, together with
receipted invoices (or such other proof of payment as Owner shall reasonably require) for such
payment thereof, (ii) a written statement from Tenants architect or engineer that the work
described on any such invoices has been completed in accordance with the plans, and (iii) all
required AIA forms, supporting partial lien waivers and lien releases executed by the general
contractor and all major subcontractors who shall be paid from such disbursement of funds.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owner shall not to be obligated to advance any funds to Tenant
beyond the amount of $180,000.00 until Tenant has delivered to Owner the following: (i) a copy of a
certificate of occupancy or amended certificate of occupancy required in respect of the work
completed by Tenant at the Demised Premises, and (ii) final lien waivers and releases for all work
performed by Tenant at the Demised Premises.
iii. Tenant shall pay all of Owners reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred in
connection with Tenants Initial Alteration, consisting of up to $750.00 for each
engineering, or other outside consulting fee incurred by or on behalf of Owner for the review and
approval of Tenants Final Plans and for approval of construction of Tenants Initial
Alteration. Owner, at its option, may deduct such costs from Owners Contribution.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the fees and costs incurred by Owner in connection
with Tenants Initial Alteration exceed $2,000.00.
iv. For the purposes of this Lease, Owners Contribution for the Tenants Work shall mean
$200,000.00, at Tenants election to be applied against the cost of construction or against base
rent otherwise owing.
v. Notwithstanding the terms of this Lease, it is understood and agreed to that all work
performed at the Demised Premises by both the Owner and the Tenant may take place simultaneously.
vi. Tenant shall not be permitted to remit any payment to any contractors performing work at
the Demised Premises until the Tenant delivers the following to Owner: (i) receipted invoices along
with a written statement from Tenants architect or engineer that the work described on such
invoices has been completed in accordance with the plans, and (ii) all required AIA forms,
supporting partial lien waivers and lien releases executed by the general contractor and all major
subcontractors who are seeking payment.
39. Commencement Date and Term of Lease
A. The commencement date of this Lease (the Lease Commencement Date) shall be the earlier of
(i) the date on which the Demised Premises is delivered to Tenant in condition for occupancy, with
Owners Work and Tenants Work Substantially Complete, with only punch list items remaining to be
completed, or (ii) December 31, 2009. Within ten (10) days after Owners and Tenants
determination of the Lease Commencement Date, and after agreement on the final punch list after the
final walk-through, Tenant shall execute a notice confirming such date, but the failure of Owner or
Tenant to execute such instrument shall not affect the mutually-agreed-upon determination of the
Lease Commencement Date. The term of this Lease shall expire on the last day of the month which
occurs seven (7) year(s) after the Lease Commencement Date (the Lease Expiration Date), unless
such term shall sooner expire or be extended as in this Lease provided.
B. The Tenants obligation to pay the annual base rent provided for herein shall commence on
the date on which the Demised Premises is delivered to Tenant in condition for occupancy, with
Owners Work Substantially Complete, with only punch list items remaining to be completed (the
Rent Commencement Date) and shall terminate on the Lease Expiration Date.
C. Concurrently with the Lease Commencement Date, the lease currently in place between the
Tenant and Bridge Street Properties LLC shall, so long has Tenant has vacated the space and
performed to Bridge Street Properties LLC satisfaction, all of its monetary obligations under said
lease, terminate and be of no further force and effect.
D. Lease year 1 shall mean (i) the period from the Lease Commencement Date through the date
immediately preceding the one (1) year anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date, if the Lease
Commencement Date shall be the first day of a month or (ii) the period from the Lease Commencement
Date through the last day of the month in which the one (1) year anniversary of the Lease
Commencement Date shall occur, if the Lease Commencement Date shall not be the first day of a
month. Thereafter, each successive twelve (12) month period during the term of this Lease shall
also be referred to as a Lease year, except that in the event the Expiration Date shall occur
prior to the completion of any such twelve (12) month period, such lesser period shall be deemed to
be the final Lease year or Lease year 7.
40. Real Estate Taxes.
A. For the purposes of this Section 40, Owner and Tenant agree as follows:
i. Taxes shall mean the amount of all real estate taxes and assessments and governmental
charges levied, whether by federal, state, county, municipal, or other taxing districts or
authorities presently or hereafter created, assessed against the Building and any other
taxes, fees, charges or assessments attributable to the Building or its operation. If
and to the extent that due to a change in the method of taxation, any other tax or charge
shall be a substitute for any of the foregoing, then all such items shall be included
within the term Taxes for the purposes of this Lease. All reasonable expenses incurred in
contesting the validity or amount of any Taxes or in obtaining a refund of Taxes shall be
considered as part of the Taxes for the year in which paid. Taxes shall exclude any
franchise, corporate, or similar taxes payable with respect to Owner.
ii. Tax Year shall mean the period(s) adopted by any applicable governmental authorities
as its fiscal year for real estate tax purposes.
iii. Owners Tax Statement shall mean an instrument or invoice setting forth or
adjusting Tenants Tax Contribution (as defined in Subparagraph C hereof) or any
installment thereof for a specified Tax Year pursuant to this Section 40.
iv.Tenants Share shall mean 19,957/106,464 or 18.75%. Notwithstanding anything the
contrary contained herein, Owner and Tenant hereby agree that Tenants Share for the
twelve months following the Rent Commencement Date shall be $3,326.16 per month, which
amount shall not be subject to increase as hereinafter provided. Thereafter, Tenants Tax
Contribution is subject to increases incurred by Owner pursuant to the terms of this
Section 40.
B. Effective as of the Rent Commencement Date, Tenant agrees to pay in addition to Base Rent
as additional rent during the term of this lease and any and all renewals, extensions, and
modifications hereof an amount (Tenants Tax Contribution) equal to Tenants Share of the Taxes
in any Tax Year. All such payments shall be appropriately pro-rated for any partial Tax Year
occurring during the term hereof.
C. Tenant shall pay Owner on the first day of each calendar month during the term of this
Lease an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the amount Owner estimates from time to time as
necessary to pay Tenants Tax Contribution. Such estimates shall be based upon actual tax bills to
the extent available and Owners reasonable estimate of projected increases in the amount of Taxes.
Any such estimate shall be subject to adjustment when the actual amount of Real Estate Taxes shall
be determined, and payment by Tenant to Owner of any deficiency, or payment by Owner to Tenant for
any overpayment, shall be made within twenty (20) days after delivery by Owner to Tenant of Owners
Tax Statement. Only Owner shall be eligible to institute or prosecute a tax certiorari proceeding
to reduce the assessed valuation of the premises. Owner shall provide Tenant, upon request,
backup for any Taxes. In addition, Tenant may audit Owners records relating to the Taxes and
Tenants Share. If any such audit reveals an overcharge of Tenant with respect to Tenants Share
of the Taxes, such amounts plus interest at the rate set forth in Article 72 hereof shall be paid
to Tenant within thirty (30) days by Owner.
41. Common Area Maintenance
A. For the purposes of this Section 41, Owner and Tenant agree as follows:
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actually incurred by Owner in connection with the operation, management, maintenance,
cleaning, repair and replacements in, of and to the Buildings and grounds included in
Building including, without limitation the following: (i) costs of repairing,
operating, lighting, cleaning painting, improving, decorating all exterior and common
areas of the BSP (including, without limitation, all floors, roofs, elevators, walls,
stairs, signs, landscaping and shrubbery, parking areas and sidewalks, (ii) salaries,
wages (including all vacation and disability payments, insurance, retirement benefits
and other benefits and similar expenses) of employees which Owner may engage in the
on-site operation and maintenance of the Building; (iii) payroll taxes, workmens
compensation; (iv) water waste line maintenance (including sewer rental) furnished to
the Building, together with any taxes on any such utilities; (v) the cost of all
insurance carried by Owner applicable to the Building (including, without limitation,
primary and excess liability, and further including vehicle insurance, fire and extended
coverage, vandalism and all broad form coverage including, without limitation, riot,
strike, and war risk insurance, flood insurance, boiler insurance, plate glass insurance
and sign insurance); (vi) the cost of all building and cleaning supplies; (vii) the cost
of all charges for service contracts with independent contractors for all areas of the
Building; (viii) the cost of landscaping, site maintenance and snow removal ; (viii)
taxes (such as sales and use taxes) other than Taxes; (ix) security systems, security
personnel; and any other costs and expenses in connection with the operation,
maintenance and repair of the Building. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else
to the contrary provided in this Lease, in no event shall Common Area Maintenance
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procuring tenants, including, but not limited to any tenant allowances,
alterations, advertising costs, attorneys fees and accounting fees, promotional
expenses, or any fee in lieu of commission, or other costs incurred in preparing
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salaries of personnel above the grade of building manager (except for
any personnel regardless of grade employed by Owner or by any parent, affiliate,
subsidiary or successor of Owner (collectively, Owner Entities) which provides
services typically performed by a third party in first class office buildings such
as cleaning, security and messenger services to the Building and/or other
buildings owned by Owner or other Owner Entities (provided that the cost of such
services, including the salaries, fringe benefits, payroll taxes, and other
compensation for such personnel, does not exceed competitive market rates charged
by independent third parties for services comparable to such services being
provided at the Building) in which case such salaries, fringe benefits, payroll
taxes and compensation shall be equitably apportioned among all such buildings); |
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Intentionally Omitted; |
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cost of repairs or replacements incurred by reason of fire or other
casualty or by the exercise of the right of eminent domain; |
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advertising and promotional expenditures; |
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legal fees incurred in disputes with tenants and legal and auditing
fees, other than legal and auditing fees reasonably incurred |
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(a) in connection with the maintenance and operation of the land and Building or (b) in connection
with the preparation of statements required pursuant to additional rent or rental
escalation provisions; |
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costs incurred in performing work or furnishing services to or for
individual tenants (including Tenant); |
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income taxes and franchise taxes, special assessments and other
business taxes imposed on Owner or measured by the income of Owner from the
operation of the Building; |
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mortgage interest, amortization or other payments under any mortgage
or other financing securing the land or the Building, rent payable under any
ground lease or other underlying lease or other encumbrances registered against
the title of the Building, or any depreciation of the Building; |
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costs incurred in selling, syndicating, financing, mortgaging, or
hypothecating any of Owners interests in the Building, bad debt loss, rent loss
or reserves for bad debt loss or rent loss (but not the premiums for rent loss
insurance); |
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the cost of any items for which Owner is reimbursed by insurance
proceeds, condemnation awards, a tenant of the Building, or otherwise; |
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the cost of any material expansions of or improvements to the
Building or the SBP, or Common Area Maintenance Expenses generated by such
expansions; |
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Intentionally Omitted; |
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the cost of any repair made in response to any insured fire or
casualty damage (except for the amount of the deductible under Owners property
insurance) or any condemnation or any repairs or alterations made by Owner to
comply with laws, regulations, codes or ordinances existing as of the execution
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Intentionally Omitted; |
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any expenses for repairs or maintenance which are reimbursed under
warranties, guaranties or service contracts (excluding any mandatory deductibles); |
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Intentionally Omitted; |
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interests, fines and penalties associated with Owner making late
payments or violating Law, including, without limitation, any expenses incurred by
Owner as a result of the presence of asbestos, or other hazards, in the Premises
and/or the Building; |
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expenses arising from the negligence, omission, inaction or
misconduct of Owner and/or Owners Employees or costs incurred in connection with
the original construction of the Building, the construction of Owners Work or the
repair of any defects in or inadequacy of the initial design, or the removal of
any violation therefrom, or construction of the Building, or costs incurred in
connection with any major change in the Building, such as but not limited to
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Intentionally Omitted; |
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The rent for Owners on-site leasing office; |
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Except for a commercially reasonable management fee for the Building
(not to exceed to 3% of gross revenues), all other fees for management of the
Building; |
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The cost of any tap fees or one-time lump sum sewer or water
connection fees payable in connection with the initial construction of the
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Owners Expense Statement shall mean an instrument showing in reasonable detail
Tenants Expense Payment for the previous Lease Year, along with a reconciliation of estimated payments made by Tenant as
compared to the actual Tenants Expense Contribution for such Lease Year (as
hereinafter defined). Each year commencing on the Commencement Date or anniversary
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Tenants Expense Share shall mean 19,957/106,464 or 18.75%. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, Owner and Tenant hereby agree that Tenants
Expense Share for the twelve months following the Rent Commencement Date shall be
$2,827.24 per month, which amount shall not be subject to increases as hereinafter
provided. Thereafter, Tenants Expense Contribution is subject to increases incurred by
Owner pursuant to the terms of this Section 41. |
B. Effective as of the Rent Commencement Date, Tenant agrees to pay in addition to Base Rent
as additional rent during the term of this Lease and any and all renewals, extensions, and
modifications hereof an amount, an amount equal to Tenants Expense Share of the amount of the
Common Area Maintenance Expenses in any Lease Year (Tenants Expense Contribution).
C. Tenant shall pay Owner on the first day of each calendar month during the term hereof,
together with the monthly installment of Base Rent, the amount estimated by Owner to be one-twelfth
(1/12th) of Tenants Expense Contribution, as such estimate may be reasonably adjusted from time to
time upon written notice to Tenant. Any such adjusted estimates shall become effective as of the
next monthly payment of Tenants Expense Contribution.
D. Following the end of each Lease Year, Owner will submit to Tenant Owners Expense Statement
for such Lease Year. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of Owners Expense Statement, Tenant
shall pay to Owner any additional amounts owed to Owner as shown on Owners Expense Statement.
Every Owners Expense Statement given by Owner to Tenant as set forth herein shall be conclusive
and binding upon Tenant unless (a) within ninety (90) days after the receipt of such statement,
Tenant shall notify Owner that it disputes the correctness thereof, specifying the particular
respects in which such statement is claimed to be incorrect, and (b) if such dispute shall not have
been settled by agreement, shall submit the dispute to arbitration before a panel of three
accountants, one chosen by the Owner who may be the Owners regular accountants, one by the Tenant
and a third chosen by the two previously appointed accountants. Pending the determination of such
dispute by agreement or arbitration as aforesaid, Tenant shall, within fifteen (15) days after
receipt of the Owners Expense Statement, pay additional rent in accordance with such statement and
such payment shall be without prejudice to Tenants position. If the dispute shall be determined
in Tenants favor, Owner shall forthwith credit against future payments of Tenants Expense
Contribution (or if no further payments are due from Tenant, shall pay to Tenant) the amount of
Tenants overpayment of rents resulting from compliance with the Common Area Maintenance
Statement. If the dispute shall be determined in Owners favor, Tenant shall pay all amounts owed
to Owner within twenty (20) days after such determination. Owner shall provide Tenant upon request,
backup for any item included in Common Area Maintenance Expenses. In addition, Tenant may audit
Owners records relating to the Common Area Maintenance Expenses and Tenants Expense Share. If
any such audit reveals an overcharge of Tenant with respect to Tenants Expense Share of the amount
of the Common Area Maintenance Expenses, such amounts shall be paid to Tenant within thirty (30)
days by Owner.
42. Additional Rent
A. All base rent plus any additional rent hereunder shall be payable directly to the Owner
unless the Owner notifies Tenant otherwise.
B. All sums whatsoever payable by Tenant under this Lease and not otherwise included within
rent or additional rent shall constitute additional rent and shall be payable without set-off or
deduction, except as so specified elsewhere in this Lease.
43. Holdover
A. Tenant hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Owner harmless from and against any loss,
cost, liability, claim, damage, fine, penalty and expense, including reasonable attorneys fees and
disbursements, resulting from delay greater than 90 days by Tenant in surrendering the Demised
Premises upon the termination or expiration of this Lease as provided herein. In the event this
Lease is be assigned to a successor-in-interest to Tenant, Tenant shall be released from all
liabilities to Owner hereunder provided that Tenant has satisfied all of its monetary obligations
due Owner hereunder on the date of said Lease assignment.
B. In the event Tenant remains in possession of the Demised Premises beyond the time
provided above after termination or expiration of this Lease without the execution of a new lease
and without Owners permission, Tenant, at the option of Owner, shall be deemed to be occupying the
Demised Premises as a tenant from month to month, at a monthly rental equal to 1.25 times the base
rent and additional rent payable during the last month of the term of this Lease, subject to all
the other terms of this Lease insofar as the same are applicable to a month to month tenancy In no
event shall Tenant be liable for any consequential or punitive damages.
44. Glass Entrance and Doors; Plate Glass Insurance.
Tenant shall replace, at Tenants expense, any and all plate glass or doors or windows
including front and rear Building entrance doors damaged or broken by Tenant or its employees,
agents or invitees by any cause whatsoever in and about the Demised Premises. At Owners written
request, Tenant shall provide to Owner a paid up policy of plate glass insurance, which policy
names the Owner as an additional insured to the extent of its interest and which covers the glass
windows and doors on the premises.
45. Utilities, etc.
A. Meters for electricity and gas consumed in the Demised Premises are either currently
installed in the Demised Premises or will be installed as part of Owners Work. Tenant shall pay
for all electricity and gas consumed on the Demised Premises or used as part of the heating and air
conditioning systems serving the Demised Premises. Tenant agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to
make its own arrangements with the utility corporation servicing the Building for obtaining gas and
electricity and for the payment of all charges relating thereto. In no event shall Owner be
responsible for service and/or charges for electricity in or to the Demised Premises. Owner shall
not in any way be liable or responsible to Tenant for any loss or damage or expense which Tenant
may sustain or incur if either the quantity or character of electric service is changed or is no
longer available or suitable for Tenants requirements. Interruption or curtailment of such
service shall not constitute a constructive or partial eviction nor entitle Tenant to any
compensation or abatement of rent, unless due to the act or omission of Owner, its employees,
agents or contractors. Tenant shall keep the meter measuring Tenants utility consumption and any
related equipment in good working order and repair at Tenants own cost and expense in default of
which Owner may cause such meter and equipment to be replaced or repaired and collect the
reasonable cost thereof from Tenant as additional rent. Tenant agrees to pay for electricity and
gas consumed, as shown on said meter as and when bills are rendered, directly to the utility
providing such service, and on default in making such payment Owner may pay such charges and
collect the same from Tenant as additional rent. In the event that at any time during the term
hereof there is no meter measuring Tenants consumption of electricity or gas, Tenants pro-rata
portion of such expenses shall be based upon square footage.
46. Hazardous Materials.
A. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state and local environmental protection and
regulatory laws applicable to the Demised Premises. Tenant shall not use, generate, manufacture,
store or dispose of any hazardous substance on, under or about the Demised Premises or the Building
nor transport any hazardous substance thereto in violation of applicable law. Tenant shall
immediately advise the Owner, in writing of any and all enforcement, clean up, remediation, removal
or other governmental or regulatory actions instituted, completed or threatened pursuant to any
applicable laws relating to any hazardous substances; and all claims, made or threatened by any
person (including a governmental authority) as a result of any act of Tenant against the Demised
Premises, Tenant or Owner relating to any damage, injury, costs, remedial action or cost recovery
compensation arising out of or due to the existence of any hazardous substance in or about the
Demised Premises or the Building.
B. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless from and against all actions, causes
of action, claims, lawsuits, administrative proceedings, hearings, judgments, awards, fines,
penalties, costs (including reasonable legal, engineers, experts, investigatory and consulting
fees), damages, remediation activities and clean-up costs, liens, and all other liabilities
incurred by Owner whenever incurred, arising out of any Tenants act or failure to act resulting in
(i) the existence or presence (or alleged existence or presence) on or about the Building of any
hazardous substance or the release of any hazardous substance into the environment; (ii) any
personal injury or property damage resulting from any hazardous substance in or about the Building;
(iii) the violation of any federal, state or municipal environmental protection or regulatory law;
or (iv) the commencement or prosecution by any governmental authority or private person or entity
of any judicial or administrative procedure arising out of any claims under any federal, state or
municipal environmental protection or regulatory law or common law cause of action in which Owner
is named a party. The obligations of Tenant under this Section 46 (B) shall survive the expiration
or earlier termination of the term hereof.
C. Hazardous substance means any hazardous substance as defined in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., as
amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; hazardous waste as defined in
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., as any of the
foregoing may be amended or superseded; oil; petroleum product, derivative, compound or mixture;
mineral, including asbestos; chemical; gas; medical waste; polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs);
methane; radon; radioactive material; volatile hydrocarbons; or other material, whether naturally
occurring, man-made or the by-product of any process, which is toxic, harmful or hazardous or
acutely hazardous to the environment or public health or safety; or any other substance the
existence of which on or at any property would be the basis for a claim for damages, clean-up costs
or remediation costs, fine, penalty or lien under any federal, state or municipal environmental
protection or regulatory law or applicable common law unless used in accordance with law.
47. Water Charges
If Tenant requires, uses or consumes water for any purpose in addition to ordinary lavatory
and kitchenette purposes (as determined by Owner in Owners reasonable discretion), Owner may
install a water meter and thereby measure Tenants water consumption for all purposes. Throughout
the duration of Tenants occupancy Tenant shall keep said meter and installation equipment in good
working order and repair at Tenants own cost and expense in default of which Owners may cause such
meter and equipment to be replaced or repaired and collect the cost thereof from Tenant, as
additional rent. Tenant agrees to pay for water consumed in excess of the amount required for
lavatory and kitchenette use, as shown on said meter and when bills are rendered, and on default in
making such payment Owner may pay such charges and collect the same from Tenant, as additional
rent. Tenant covenants and agrees to pay, as additional rent, Tenants Share of the sewer rent,
charge or any other tax, rent, levy or charge which now or hereafter is assessed, imposed or a lien
upon the Demised Premises or the realty of which they are part pursuant to law, order or regulation made or issued in connection with the use, consumption, maintenance or supply of
water, water system or sewage or sewage connection or system.
48. Signs
Tenant shall not install or maintain any sign, symbol or advertisement on the exterior of the
Demised Premises, except on the main directory. All signs are subject to Owners reasonable prior
written consent and shall comply with appropriate building codes and municipal requirements and
shall be commercially manufactured (no paper or hand-written signs). Tenant shall be entitled to
include its logo in its sign.
49. Broker
Tenant and Owner mutually acknowledge and represent that they have dealt with no person or
corporation with respect to the negotiation of this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold
the other harmless from and against any claims for brokerage commissions or other compensation from
any person or corporations with whom it has dealt.
50. Indemnity
A. Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and its members, managers, officers,
directors, employees, attorneys and agents (collectively, the Owner Indemnitees) from and against
any and all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs and expenses
(including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements) for any damage to any
property or injury, illness or death of any person (a) occurring in, on, or about the Demised
Premises, or any part thereof, arising at any time and from any cause whatsoever other than Owners
own actions; (b) occurring in, on or about any part of Building other than the Demised Premises,
when such damage, injury, illness or death shall be caused in whole or in part by any act or
omission or negligence or willful or criminal misconduct of Tenant, its agents, servants,
employees, or licensees; (c) arising out of or in any way related to claims for work or labor
performed or materials or supplies furnished to, or at the request of, Tenant or in connection with
the performance of any work done by or for the account of Tenant (other than Owners Work), whether
or not Tenant obtained Owners permission to have such work done, labor performed or materials or
supplies furnished; or (d) arising out of or in any way related to any breach of a covenant or
condition in this Lease to be performed by Tenant. The provisions of this Paragraph shall survive
the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.
B. Owner shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Tenant and its members, managers,
shareholders, officers, directors, employees, attorneys and agents (collectively, the Tenant
Indemnitees) from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, damages,
losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees and
disbursements) for any damage to any property or injury, illness or death of any person (a)
occurring in, on, or about the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, arising at any time and from
Owners own actions; (b) occurring in, on or about any part of SBP other than the Demised Premises,
when such damage, injury, illness or death shall be caused in whole or in part by any act or
omission or negligence or willful or criminal misconduct of Owner, its agents, servants, employees,
or licensees; (c) arising out of or in any way related to claims for work or labor performed or
materials or supplies furnished to, or at the request of, Owner or in connection with the
performance of any work done by or for the account of Owner; or (d) arising out of or in any way
related to any breach of a covenant or condition in this Lease to be performed by Owner. The
provisions of this Paragraph shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.
51. Insurance
A. Tenant shall obtain and keep in full force at all times commencing with Tenants occupancy,
and continuing throughout the term, at its own cost and expense, comprehensive general liability
insurance, such insurance to afford protection initially in an amount of not less than $1,000,000
for injury or death to any one person, $1,000,000 for injury or death arising out of any one
occurrence, and $500,000 for damage to property, protecting the Owner as additional insured to the
extent of its interest, and Tenant as insured against any and all claims for personal injury, death
or property damage occurring in, upon, adjacent to, or in connection with the Demised Premises and
any part thereof and from time to time during the term for such higher limits, if any, as are
currently carried with respect to similar properties in the area where the Building is located.
There shall be added to or included within such comprehensive general liability insurance all other
coverages as may be usual to Tenants use of the Demised Premises, including without limitation,
products and completed operations liability, independent contractors liability, broad form
comprehensive general liability endorsements, and broad form property damage liability, as
appropriate in light of Tenants use. Tenant shall carry at all times:
1. Workers compensation and employers liability as required by law, if applicable.
2. New York State disability benefits liability as required by law, if applicable.
3. All Risk property insurance upon Tenants Property, including contents and trade
fixtures; such coverage is to be written on a replacement cost basis and in an amount of not less
than 100% of the full replacement value thereof.
B. All required insurance is to be written by insurance companies licensed to do business in
the State of New York which shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Owner. The original insurance
policies or appropriate certificates shall be deposited with Owner together with any renewals,
replacements or endorsements to the end that said insurance shall be in full force and effect for
the benefit of Owner during the term. In the event Tenant shall fail to procure and place such
insurance, the Owner may on reasonable prior notice to Tenant, but shall not be obligated to,
procure and place same, in which event the amount of the premium paid shall be remitted by Tenant
to Owner upon demand and shall in each instance be collectible on the first day of the month or any
subsequent month following the date of payment by Owner, as additional rent.
C. All required policies shall include provisions insuring Tenants property and business
interest in the Demised Premises (business interruption insurance) against loss, damage or
destruction by fire or other casualty, and a waiver of the insurers right of subrogation against
the Owner, only if obtainable without additional charge. If such waiver is not available without
additional charge or at all then the Tenant shall so notify the Owner promptly after learning
thereof. In such case, if the Owner shall so elect and shall pay the insurers additional charge
therefor, such waiver shall be included in the policy. Each policy which shall contain agreements
by the insurer that the policy will not be materially changed, amended or canceled without at least
twenty (20) days prior notice to Owner, and that the act or omission of one insured will not
invalidate the policy as to the other insured.
D. There shall be maintained deductibles in such amounts as Tenant shall reasonably determine
but in no event in excess of $5,000.00 with respect to a property insurance policy and in no event
in excess of $5,000.00 with respect to a liability insurance policy.
E. At least ten (10) days prior to commencement of construction of any work in the Demised
Premises, Tenant and Tenants contractor shall deliver to Owner certificates of insurance or policies reasonably required by evidencing all
insurance coverage provided in this Article. Tenants contractor shall be required to comply with
all of such insurance obligations only through final completion of all such work.
F. Except for insurance for Tenants trade fixtures and personal property at the premises, all
property insurance policies shall cover the interest of Tenant, Owner, and /or Owners mortgagees,
as their interest may appear
G. All policies of insurance maintained by Tenant under this Article shall be written as
primary policies not contributing with, nor in excess of, insurance coverage that Owner and its
mortgagees may have. Tenant shall not carry separate or additional insurance which, in the event
of any loss or damage, is concurrent in form or would contribute with the insurance required to be
maintained by Tenant under this Lease.
H. If Tenant shall not insure for business interruption, or, to the extent that Tenant shall
be a self insurer (including, without any limitation, any deductible under any insurance policy)
Tenant agrees that Owner shall be released, and Tenant hereby releases Owner, from business
interruption loss which could have been covered by an insurance policy if Tenant had chosen to
purchase one, except insofar as is otherwise provided for in this Lease.
52. Maintenance
A. Other than as elsewhere provided herein, Tenant is responsible for all costs associated
with the maintenance of the non-structural portions of the Demised Premises and in keeping the
Demised Premises in a proper manner and in a general state of cleanliness and repair.
B. Owner shall, at its own sole cost and expense, maintain and keep in good order, condition
and repair, all mechanical items, the use of which is included herein or is required for the
permitted use of the Demised Premises by the health and building codes of the Village of Irvington,
Town of Greenburgh or Westchester County (Health and Building Codes), including without
limitation hot water heater, pumps , vents, ducts and fixtures located within the Demised Premises.
In addition, Owner shall have sole responsibility for maintenance and repair or replacement of the
HVAC system and any components thereof.
C. Owner shall be responsible for all structural repairs to the Building, unless such repairs
are necessitated by Tenants wrongful acts or negligence, including the acts or negligence of its
agents or employees.
53. Owners Costs To Approve Or Consent
If Tenant requests Owners approval or consent to alterations, additions, improvements, or
assignment or any other matter or thing requiring Owners consent or approval under this Lease
other than with respect to the Initial Alterations, and if in connection with such request Owner
seeks the advice of its attorneys, architect and/or engineer, then Owner, as conditions precedent
to granting its consent or approval, may require that the Tenant pay the reasonable fee of Owners
attorneys, architect and/or engineer in connection with the consideration of such request and/or
the preparation of any documents pertaining thereto; provided however that in any one alteration or
other matter requiring Owner review, Tenants liability for such costs shall not exceed $500
per professional (attorney, architect or engineers).
54. Use and Operation
A. The Demised Premises shall be used for general office use, laboratory use and all uses
ancillary thereto, and for no other purposes.
B. Any change from substantially the use as described herein shall constitute a default
under this Lease.
C. The Tenant shall not suffer or permit the Demised Premises to be used in any manner, or
anything to be done therein, or suffer or permit anything to be brought into or kept therein, which
would in any way (i) result in the Demised Premises not being operated in a manner consistent with
a first-class, high quality office or which would be inconsistent with the nature and the operation
of the Building, or (ii) constitute a public or private nuisance.
55. Breach by Tenant
A. In the event of a breach by Tenant of any of the covenants or provisions of this Lease,
Owner shall have the right to enjoin any such breach.
B. Any and all rights and remedies which Owner may have under this Lease and at law or in
equity, shall be cumulative and shall not be deemed inconsistent with each other, and any two or
more or all of said rights and remedies may be exercised at the same time or at different times and
from time to time. If any of the aforesaid provisions or any other provision of this Lease shall
be unenforceable or void, said provision shall be deemed eliminated and of no force and effect and
the balance of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. If any notice is required by
law to be given, such notice shall be given.
C. The Tenant covenants and agrees to pay on demand Owners expenses, including reasonable
attorneys fees and disbursements, incurred in successfully enforcing any obligation of the Tenant
under the Lease or in curing any default by Tenant under this Lease.
56. Intentionally Omitted
57. Refuse
A. Tenant shall at all times keep the areas used by Tenant for ingress and egress to the
Demised Premises free and clear of all dirt, garbage, rubbish, refuse (which such term refuse as
used in the Lease shall mean and include crates, boxes, merchandise, containers, bottles, paper,
food and similar items). Owner shall at all times keep all areas used for ingress and egress to the
Demised Premises and the Building free and clear of all dirt, garbage, rubbish, refuse (which such
term refuse as used in the Lease shall mean and include crates, boxes, merchandise, containers,
bottles, paper, food and similar items), snow and ice.
B. Tenant shall accumulate all garbage, rubbish and refuse for disposal only within the
interior of the Demised Premises and not in the common or services area and in areas therein kept
closed by a door and in well-covered sanitary containers designed to prevent odors from emanating
therefrom. No such garbage, rubbish or refuse shall be removed, or be permitted to be removed,
from the interior of the Demised Premises, except in accordance with local law and Building Rules
and Regulations. Tenant shall be responsible for all costs and expenses in connection with
Tenants garbage removal. Tenant shall also comply with all laws and ordinances with regard to its
garbage removal and be responsible for any breach thereof.
58. Exterminator
Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep the Demised Premises free from vermin, or
rodents, and shall employ only a licensed exterminator at the request of Owner. In the event of
Tenants failure to keep the Premises free from vermin or rodents, Owner shall have the right, at
Tenants reasonable expense, to take all necessary steps or measures to eradicate any and all
vermin and rodents from the Demised Premises and the cost thereof shall be added as additional rent
to the installment of fixed minimum rent payable on the next monthly rental payment date and Tenant
shall pay on that date such additional rent.
59. Owners Limited Liability
Anything in this Lease to the contrary notwithstanding, Tenant for itself, its successors and
assigns, covenants and agrees that the liability of the Owner shall be limited so that only the
assets and interest of the Owner in and to 50 Buckout Street, Irvington, New York, shall be
available and/or liable for the satisfaction, or security for payment of any judgment or claim
against Owner or any indebtedness of Owner arising from any default by Owner. Tenant for itself,
its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees that no other assets of any of the principals of
Owner whether owned by them jointly or severally, directly or indirectly, shall be liable to pay or
satisfy any such judgment, claim, demand or indebtedness arising from any default by Owner.
60. Late Payment
If Tenant shall fail to pay any installment of base rent or any amount of additional rent for
more than ten (10) days after the same shall have become due and payable, and shall have received
five days written notice without having complied, Tenant shall pay Owner a late charge of five
cents for each dollar of the amount of such base rent or additional rent as shall not have been
paid to Owner within such ten (10) days after becoming due and payable. Such late charges shall be
without prejudice to any of Owners rights and remedies hereunder or at law or in equity for
nonpayment or late payment of rent and shall be in addition thereto.
61. Alteration
A. Prior to the commencement of any changes, improvements or alterations to the Demised
Premises, Tenant shall submit to Owner, for Owners approval, plans and specifications (to be
prepared by and at the expense of Tenant) for any proposed changes, improvements or alterations, in
detail reasonably satisfactory to Owner. Owners approval of any plans and specifications shall
not indicate that such plans and specifications comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
Tenant shall have sole responsibility for ensuring such compliance. Owners consent shall not
unreasonably be withheld conditioned or delayed and shall be given or denied within ten (10) days
of request.. If Owner shall give its approval to any such changes, improvements and/or alterations
as provided herein, the same shall be performed by Tenant, at Tenants sole cost and expense, in
accordance with the approved plans and in a good and workmanlike manner. Tenant shall, before
making any alterations, additions, installations or improvements, at its expense, obtain all
permits, approvals and certificates required by any governmental or quasi-governmental bodies and
(upon completion) certificates of final approval thereof and shall deliver promptly duplicates of
all such permits, approvals and certificates to Owner. Tenant agrees to carry and will cause
Tenants contractors and sub-contractors to carry such workers compensation, general liability,
personal and property damage insurance as Owner may reasonably require. No amendments or additions
to the approved plans and specifications shall be made without the prior written consent of Owner
(such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).. The standards of quality,
utility and appearance of the proposed changes, improvements or alterations shall conform to the
reasonable standards specified and/or to be specified by Owner, and Tenant agrees that Tenant will
conform to such standards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be able to perform
nonstructural alterations not costing more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), of suitable quality,
and not affecting the structure or systems, without the necessity of prior consent of Owner.
B. Tenant covenants and agrees that all changes, improvements, and alterations will be made
with the least possible disturbance to the occupants of other parts of the Building. Tenant, in
making such changes, improvements or alterations, shall and will, at Tenants own cost and expense,
promptly comply with all laws, rules and regulations, whether now or hereafter enacted (including,
without limitation, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all regulations issued thereunder
and the Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities issued pursuant thereto, as all of
the foregoing may be amended from time to time) of all public authorities having jurisdiction in
the Building and/or the Demised Premises with reference to such changes, improvements or
alterations, whether ordinary or extraordinary, structural or otherwise, foreseen or unforeseen,
as applicable at the time of each such change, improvement or alteration, and will not call upon
Owner for any expenses connected therewith, and will reimburse Owner for any reasonable expenses
incurred on account of failure by Tenant to comply with any requirement of law, rules and
regulations, and of any public authority, whether involving structural changes or not.
C. Tenant shall promptly pay and discharge all costs and expenses of such changes,
improvements or alterations, and shall not do or fail to do any act which shall or may render the
Building or SBP liable to any mechanics lien or other lien or charge or chattel mortgage or
security interest or conditional bill of sale or title retention agreement. If any such lien or
liens or other charge or chattel mortgage or security interest or conditional bill of sale or title
retention agreement is filed against the Building or SBP, or against such changes, improvements or
alterations, or any part thereof, Tenant will, at Tenants sole cost and expense, promptly remove
the same of record within sixty (60) days after the filing of any such lien or liens or other
charge or chattel mortgage or security interest or conditional bill of sale or title retention
agreement and notice of such filing to Tenant by Owner or otherwise. In default thereof, Owner may
cause such lien or liens or other charge or chattel mortgage or security interest or conditional
bill of sale or title retention agreement to be removed of record by payment or bond or otherwise,
as Owner may elect, and Tenant will reimburse Owner for all reasonable costs and expenses
incidental to the removal of any such lien or liens or other charge or chattel mortgage or security
interest or conditional bill of sale or title retention agreement incurred by Owner. Tenant
covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless Owner of and from all claims, reasonable
counsel fees, loss, damage and expenses whatsoever by reason of any liens, charges, chattel
mortgages, security interests, conditional bills of sale, title retention agreements or payments of
any kind whatsoever that may be incurred or become chargeable against Owner, the Building or SBP,
or said changes, improvements or alterations, or any part thereof, by reason of any work done or to
be done or materials furnished or to be furnished to Tenant or upon the Demised Premises in
connection with such changes, improvements or alterations, except insofar as any of the same result
from work performed by or for Owner.
D. Subject to the provisions of Article 3 hereof dealing with Initial Alterations, and
provided that Owner is not performing or causing the performance of the Work, Tenant hereby
covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless Owner of and from all claims, reasonable
counsel fees, loss, damage and reasonable expenses whatsoever by reason of any injury or damage,
howsoever caused, to any person or property occurring prior to the completion of any Tenant
changes, improvements or alterations or occurring after such completion, as a result of anything
done or omitted in connection therewith or arising out of any fine, penalty or imposition or out of
any other matter or thing connected with any work done or to be done or materials furnished or to
be furnished in connection with such changes, improvements or alterations performed by Tenant or at
the request of Tenant. At any and all times during the period of such changes, improvements or
alterations, Owner shall at Owners sole costs and expense be entitled to have a representative or representatives on the site to inspect such
changes, improvements or alterations, provided that any such representative is accompanied by a
representative of Tenant.
E. Tenant agrees that it will not, either directly or indirectly, use any contractors, labor
and/or materials if the use of such contractors, labor and/or materials creates any difficulty with
other contractors, subcontractors and/or labor then engaged by Tenant or Owner or others in the
construction, maintenance and operation of the Building or any part thereof. Tenant and its
contractors and mechanics may, prior to the commencement of the term hereof, enter upon the
Premises at all reasonable hours, at the sole risk of Tenant, for the purpose of making such
changes, improvements or alterations, provided that Tenant and its contractors and mechanics do not
interfere with Owner, its contractors, or with the occupants of other parts of the Building. Such
entry shall be upon all of the terms and conditions of this Lease other than Owners obligation to
provide services and Tenants obligation to pay rent. Any changes, improvements or alterations
shall comply with all laws and ordinances, and all rules, orders and regulations of all
governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, authorities, bureaus, departments and officials, and
of all insurance bodies, at any time duly issued or in force, applicable to the Building, the
Demised Premises, or any part thereof.
62. Tenants Additional Covenants
A. Tenant shall not make any exterior architecture change (whether by alteration,
replacement, rebuilding or otherwise) or change the exterior color and/or architectural treatment
of the Demised Premises or of the Building or any part thereof.
B. Tenant shall not use the plumbing facilities for any purpose other than that for which
they were constructed, or dispose of any garbage or other foreign substance therein, whether
through the utilization of so-called disposal or similar units, or otherwise. The plumbing
facilities shall not be used for refrigeration purposes or for any other purposes other than that
for which they are constructed, no foreign substance of any kind shall be thrown therein, and the
expense of any breakage, stoppage, or damage resulting from Tenants violation of this provision
shall be borne by Tenant;
C. Tenant shall not subject any fixtures or equipment in or on the Demised Premises which are
affixed to the realty, to any mortgage, liens, conditional sales agreements, security interest or
encumbrances, except as is otherwise permitted hereunder; Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant
shall have the right to lease office equipment and supplies in the ordinary course of Tenants
business, and shall have the right to grant liens and to enter security agreements and conditional
sales agreements in connection therewith.
D. Tenant shall not suffer, allow or permit any odor or any noise, vibration or other effect
to constitute a nuisance or otherwise interfere with the safety, comfort or convenience of Owner or
other tenants in the Building.
63. Security
Supplementing the provisions of Article 34, Tenant has deposited with Owner the sum of
$48,000.00 as security hereunder, with a cash deposit. If at any time Tenant shall be in default
in the payment of rent or in the keeping, observance or performance of any other covenant,
agreement, term, provision or condition beyond the expiration of any notice and cure periods. Owner
may at its election apply the security so on deposit with Owner, to the payment of any such rent or
to the payment of the costs incurred or to be incurred by Owner in curing such default, as the case
may be. If, as a result of any such application of all or any part of such security, the amount of
security so on deposit with Owner shall be less than required, Tenant shall forthwith deposit with
Owner an amount equal to the deficiency. If at the expiration of the term of this Lease Tenant
shall not be in default in the keeping, observance or performance of any such other covenant,
agreement, term, provision or condition, then Owner shall, within thirty (30) days after the
expiration of said term, return to Tenant said security, if any, then on deposit with Owner.
Notwithstanding the foregoing terms regarding the security deposit, Tenant and Owner agree that the
security deposit currently in place between Tenant and Bridge Street Properties LLC shall, as of
the Lease Commencement Date, be transferred to Owner and shall be used as the security deposit for
this Lease.
64. Improvements
All improvements, changes and alterations made by or on behalf of Tenant in and/or to the
Demised Premises (including work done by Owner at the request of Tenant, but excluding items of
personalty not affixed to the real property and Tenants trade fixtures and personal property)
shall, upon installation, become the property of Owner and shall be surrendered by Tenant to Owner
at the expiration or sooner termination of the term of this Lease. If any security interest,
chattel mortgage or other lien or encumbrance shall attach to the Tenants Initial Improvements or
any change, improvement or alteration thereto, Tenant will, at Tenants sole cost and expense,
promptly cause same to be released of record within forty five (45) days after notice of the
attachment thereof, failing which Owner may cause same to be released by payment, bond or
otherwise, as Owner may elect, and Tenant will reimburse Owner for all reasonable costs and
expenses incidental to the removal of any such lien, security interest, chattel mortgage or other
lien or encumbrance, incurred by Owner. Upon failure of Tenant to so reimburse Owner, Owner, at
its option shall become owner thereof. Tenant further covenants and agrees that, prior to opening
for business at the Demised Premises, the entire cost of all changes, improvements and alterations
made by or on behalf of Tenant at Tenants expense (other than punch list items still to be
completed, reasonable hold-backs to ensure completion, or items reasonably in dispute) will be
fully paid for.
65. Miscellaneous
A. If any of the provisions of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances, shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or
the application of such provision or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to
whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and every
provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
B. This Lease shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York.
C. Intentionally Omitted.
D. Tenant agrees that its sole remedies in cases where Owners reasonableness in exercising
its judgment or withholding its consent or approval is applicable pursuant to a specific provision
of this Lease, or any rider or separate agreement relating to this Lease, if any, shall be those in
the nature of an injunction, declaratory judgment, or specific performance, the rights to money
damages or other remedies being hereby specifically waived in cases of assignment, sublet, and
construction, provided that the parties submit to arbitration as provided above on an expedited
basis, unless Owner has acted in bad faith.
E. This Lease shall not be binding upon Owner or Tenant unless and until it is signed by
Owner and Tenant and a fully executed copy thereof is delivered to the other party.
F. This Lease shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring
construction against the party causing this Lease, or any part thereof to be drafted.
66. Condition of Demised Premises
A. Supplementing the provisions of Article 15 hereof, Owner makes no representations as to the
size of the Demised Premises. Tenant shall give notice to Owner of any notice it receives of the
violation of any law or requirement of any public authority with respect to the Demised Premises or
the use or occupation thereof. If any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Demised
Premises shall require additional fire fighting equipment, Owner agrees to install and maintain such equipment at its sole cost and expense.
B. Tenant covenants and agrees to conduct its business at the Demised Premises so as to
prevent any noxious or offensive odors from said Demised Premises and Tenant further covenants and
agrees to install, operate and maintain proper and sufficient flue, ventilating and exhaust systems
and any other equipment, electrical and/or mechanical or any kind, all at Tenants sole cost and
expense, as deemed necessary or desirable to prevent or abate such odors, and in full compliance
with all laws, codes, resolution, rules, regulations of the premises and otherwise, requirements
and recommendations of all governmental and quasi-governmental agencies or authorities.
67. Notice
Any bill, notice or other communication which either party may desire or be required to give
to the other under this Lease shall be deemed sufficiently given or rendered if in writing and
delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight delivery by
Federal Express or other comparable delivery service requiring signed receipt, as follows:
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After the Commencement Date, either party shall have the right to substitute addresses for
such notices upon prior written notice to the other given in the manner hereinabove set forth.
68. Assignment and Subletting
A. Each time Tenant desires to assign this Lease or sublease its interest in the Demised
Premises, it shall submit in writing to Owner (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee or
sublessee, (ii) a term sheet setting forth the terms of the proposed agreement or sublease, (iii)
information reasonably satisfactory to Owner as to the nature and character of the business of the
proposed assignee or sublessee, and (iv) biographical, banking, financial, credit and other
information relating to the proposed assignee or sublessee reasonably sufficient to enable Owner to
determine the character and financial responsibility of the proposed assignee or sublessee. Any
such consent of Owner shall be subject to the terms of this paragraph and conditioned upon (I)
there being no default by Tenant beyond any applicable grace or notice period under any of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease at the time that Owners consent is requested and on
the date of the commencement of the term of any sublease or the effective date of any such proposed
assignment, (ii) delivery to Owner of a written statement duly executed by Tenant acknowledging
that Tenant shall continue to remain directly and primarily liable to Owner under this Lease for
the remaining term notwithstanding such sublease or assignment, (iii) the proposed use by such
assignee or sublessee being in compliance with Articles 2 and 15 of the printed form of this Lease,
(iv) Tenant paying Owner the reasonable out of pocket costs and expenses, including architects
engineers and attorneys and brokerage fees, paid by Owner with respect to such subletting.
Further, and as an additional condition to Owners approval of any sublease, Tenant shall remit to
Owner fifty (50%) percent of any and all rent and additional rent Tenant receives, as and when
received, pursuant to the sublease, in excess of the rent and additional rent provided for in this
Lease after deducting all reasonable costs and expenses including brokerage, advertising, market
concessions, fit-up, legal and other professional fees. Owner shall respond to any request for
consent to assign this Lease or sublet the Demised Premises with ten (10) days of receipt of such
request.
B. Upon receiving Owners written consent, Tenant shall deliver to Owner within ten (10) days
after execution thereof a true copy of the duly executed sublease or assignment agreement. Any
such sublease shall provide that the sublessee shall be subject to and shall comply with all
applicable terms and conditions of this Lease to be performed by Tenant hereunder.
C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, Tenant may assign its entire
interest under this Lease or sublet the Demised Premises (i) to any entity controlling or
controlled by or under common control with Tenant or (ii) to any successor to Tenant or Tenants
business conducted at the Demised Premises by purchase, merger, consolidation or reorganization
(hereinafter, collectively, referred to as Permitted Transfer) without the consent of Owner,
provided: (1) no Event of Default is continuing under this Lease; (2) if such proposed transferee
is a successor to Tenant by purchase, said proposed transferee shall acquire all or substantially
all of the stock or assets of Tenants or Tenants business conducted at the Demised Premises, or,
if such proposed transferee is a successor to Tenant by merger, consolidation or reorganization,
the continuing or surviving entity shall own all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant or
Tenants business conducted at the Demised Premises; and (3) Tenant shall give Owner written notice
within (30) days after the effective date of the proposed purchase, merger, consolidation or
reorganization. Owner acknowledges and agrees that Owner shall not have a right to terminate this
Lease under Section 68(C) or receive any excess rents under Section 68(A) with respect to a
Permitted Transfer.
D. Further notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall have the right, without the consent of
Owner, to license portions of the Demised Premises to affiliates of Tenant and/or to third-party
consultants, vendors, and other business entities that have a commercial relationship with Tenant
(each, an Approved User); provided that (i) the Approved User occupies space in the Demised
Premises for the use permitted hereunder and for no other purpose, (ii) all such third-party
consultants, vendors and other business entities shall occupy space in the Demised Premises only so
long as the commercial relationship exists with Tenant, and (iii) Tenant notifies Owner, in
writing, of the identity of each Approved User prior to its occupancy of any portion of the Demised
Premises. If any Approved User occupies any portion of the Demised Premises as described herein,
it is agreed that (1) the Approved User must comply with all provisions of this Lease, and an Event
of Default by any Approved User shall be deemed an Event of Default by Tenant under this Lease; (2)
in no event shall Landlord be required to send any notices to any Approved User; (3) in no event
shall any use or occupancy of any portion of the Demised Premises by any Approved User release or
relieve Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease; and (4) in no event shall the
occupancy of any portion of the Demised Premises by an Approved User create a landlord/tenant
relationship between Owner and such Approved User, and, in all instances, Tenant shall be
considered the sole tenant under the Lease notwithstanding the occupancy of any portion of the
Demised Premises by such Approved User.
69. No Recording
Tenant expressly warrants and represents that it will not record this Lease.
70. Attorneys Fees & Reimbursement
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Tenant shall reimburse Owner
as additional rent for the reasonable expenses of attorneys fees, and disbursements Owner incurs
which arise out of or are caused by (a) Tenants default under the terms of this Lease, whether an
action, suit or proceeding is commenced based upon such default, providing that Owner has prevailed
in such dispute, or (b) Tenants
request of Owner to review or execute documents, including without limitation, assignment, sublease, or occupancy documents in connection with this Lease. In
the event that Tenant prevails in any such dispute, Owner shall pay for the reasonable expenses of
attorneys fees and disbursements Tenant incurs which arise out of or are caused by such dispute.
71. Attornment
If the Demised Premises, Building or land where the Building is located is or will be
encumbered by a mortgage, and the mortgage is foreclosed, or if the Demised Premises, Building or
property is sold pursuant to a foreclosure or by reason of a default under a mortgage, the
following shall apply notwithstanding the foreclosure, the sale, or the default: (I) Tenant shall
not disaffirm this Lease or any of its obligations under this Lease; (ii) at the request of the
applicable mortgagee or purchaser at a foreclosure or sale, Tenant shall attorn to the mortgagee or
purchaser, and at the option of such mortgagee or purchaser execute a new lease for the Demised
Premises setting forth all the provisions of this Lease except that the term of the new lease shall
be for the balance of this Lease. In confirmation of this attornment, Tenant shall promptly
execute and deliver at its own cost and expense, any instrument reasonably acceptable to Tenant, in
recordable form, if required, that Owner or any mortgagee may request to evidence such attornment.
72. Additional Remedies
In the event that Owner shall pay any sum of money or do any act which shall require the
expenditure of any sums by reason of the failure of Tenant to perform any of the covenants, terms
or conditions contained in this Lease, Tenant covenants to repay such sums to Owner within 20 days
after demand, together with interest thereon at an interest rate equal to the Prime Rate plus five
(5%) percent per annum to be added as additional rent to the next monthly installment of base rent
becoming due. The term Prime Rate shall mean the rate of interest published in the Money Rates
Section of the Wall Street Journal as the Prime Rate. Nothing contained herein shall be construed
to postpone the right of Owner immediately Tenants failure to pay such sums in the time required
herein, to collect such sums, with interest at the aforesaid rate, by action or otherwise.
73. Mortgages
If, in connection with obtaining, continuing or renewing financing for which the Demised
Premises, Building or land or any interest therein represents collateral in whole or in part, a
lender or other mortgagee shall request modifications of this Lease as a condition of financing,
Tenant will not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent thereto, provided that such
modifications do not increase the obligations of Tenant hereunder decrease Tenants right
hereunder or any services provided to Tenant hereunder, or adversely affect the Tenants leasehold
interest created hereunder or decrease the size of the Demised Premises.
74. Demised Premises
If the general location, size and layout of the Demised Premises are outlined in Exhibit A,
such Exhibit A shall not be deemed to be a warranty, representation or agreement on the part of
Owner that the Demised Premises and the Building are as indicated thereon. Nothing in this Lease
shall be construed as a grant or demise by Owner to Tenant of the roof or exterior walls of the
Building, of the space above and/or below the Demised Premises, of the parcel of land on which the
Demised Premises is located, and/or any parking or other areas adjacent to the Building.
75. Owners Consent
If in this Lease it is provided that Owners consent or approval as to any matter will not be
unreasonably withheld, and it is established by a court or body having final jurisdiction thereof
that Owner has been unreasonable, the only effect of such finding shall be that Owner shall be
deemed to have given its consent or approval, but Owner shall not be liable to Tenant or any third
party in any respect for money damages by reason of withholding its consent, unless Owners refusal
to grant consent or approval was done in bad faith.
76. No Liens
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant covenants and
warrants that it shall not directly or indirectly create or permit or suffer to be created or to
remain, and will promptly after notice thereof discharge or cause to be discharged, any mortgage,
lien, encumbrance or charge on pledge of, security interest in or conditional sale or other title
retention agreement with respect to the Demised Premises, except as expressly permitted elsewhere
in this Lease.
77. Parking
A. Owner shall be obligated to provide Tenant, at no cost to Tenant, for the convenience of
its employees and invitees during regular business hours sixty (60) non-specified parking spaces
located in an area or areas adjacent to 50 Buckout Street, Irvington, New York, designated by
notice sent by Owner from time to time throughout the term of this Lease. Owner reserves the
express right to change the location of these parking spaces as in its sole discretion it deems
appropriate from time to time. Tenants privilege and use of these parking spaces are subject to
the Owners rules and regulations as set forth herein or as otherwise established by Owner and in
conformity with all local rules, regulations and ordinances of the Village of Irvington and any
other government entity having jurisdiction over the Demised Premises.
B. Tenant covenants and agrees that its employees and invitees shall not at any time cause any
vehicle to be parked, placed or remain within and along the perimeter of the Building, including
any and all fire lanes, parking spaces and areas, roadway and driveways or any other area
controlled by Owner, except in areas designated by Owner for Tenants use.
C. Use of all parking spaces and any other parking areas, roadways and driveways by Tenant,
its employees or invitees will be at their own risk, and Owner shall not be liable for any injury
to person or property, or for loss of damage to any automobile or its contents, resulting from
theft, collision, vandalism or any other cause whatsoever. Owner shall have no obligation
whatsoever to provide a security guard or any other personnel or device to patrol, illuminate,
monitor, guard or secure any parking area. If, however, Owner does so provide such guard,
personnel or device, it shall be solely for Owners convenience, and Owner shall not be liable for
any act or omission of such guard, personnel or device in failing to prevent any such theft, vandalism, loss injury or damage.
D. There shall be no overnight parking. Tenant shall cause its employees and invitees to
remove their automobiles from all parking areas at the end of the working day. If any vehicle
owned or used by Tenant, its employees or invitees remains in any parking area, all costs, expenses
and liabilities incurred by Owner in removing said vehicle, or any damages resulting to such
vehicle or to Tenants property or property of others by reason of the presence or removal of
such vehicle shall be paid by Tenant to Owner as additional rent as and when billed by Owner.
E. If space is available, Owner agrees to provide Tenant with an unspecified number of
additional parking spaces in consideration of Tenants payment of additional rent at the rate
of $75.00 per space per month (Parking Rent) upon the same terms and conditions as
set forth in this Paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the end of the first year of the
term of this Lease, the number of parking spaces and parking rent may be increases or decreased at
the discretion of the Owner. Each such installment of additional rent shall be remitted at the
same time and in the same manner as installments of base annual rent.
78. Force Majeure
Time for performance by Owner and Tenant of any term, provision or covenant of this Lease
shall be deemed extended by time lost due to delays resulting from acts of God, strikes,
unavailability of materials, civil riots, floods, material or labor restrictions, by government
authority, and any other cause not within the reasonable control of Owner or Tenant, as applicable.
Financial inability of either party shall not constitute a cause for delay hereunder.
79. Environmental Representation
Owner represents and warrants that Owner has taken no action and covenants that Owner shall
take no action to pollute or to create any environmental contamination within the Building or on or
under the land adjacent to it, and that Owner has no knowledge of the presence of any pollution or
contamination, including asbestos, within the Demised Premises.
80. Right of First Offer
i. So long as the Tenant is not in default under this Lease, Owner hereby grants to Tenant a
right of first offer during the term of this Lease with respect to leasing any Additional Space
(as defined below) located at the Building.
ii. Additional Space shall mean space which: (i) is contiguous to the Demised Premises, and
(ii) is or becomes Available (as defined below). The term Available shall mean the space in
question is, or is expected by Owner within a reasonable time to become vacant, unencumbered and
free and clear of all claims and rights of other parties thereto.
iii. Tenants Right of First Offer shall be exercised as follows: at any time after Owner
determines that it shall market or offer the Additional Space for rent, Owner shall advise Tenant
(the Advice) of the terms under which Owner is prepared to rent the Additional Space, which terms
shall reflect the Prevailing Market Rate (as hereinafter defined) for other space rented by Owner
at the Building and as reasonably determined by Owner. Tenant may lease the Additional Space under
such terms by delivering written notice of exercise to Owner (the Notice of Exercise) within ten
(10) Business Days after the date of the Advice. Should Tenant fail to exercise the Right of First
Offer within such period, the Right of First Offer shall terminate and Landlord shall have the
right to offer the Additional Space to other prospective tenants.
iv. If Tenant exercises its Right of First Offer, Owner shall prepare a lease in such form as
Owner reasonably deems appropriate (subject to the terms of the Advice) (the Proposed Lease)
providing for Tenants leasing of the Additional Space on the terms set forth in the Advice. A copy
of the Proposed Lease shall be sent to Tenant within a reasonable time after Owners receipt of the
Notice of Exercise executed by Tenant, and Tenant shall review and return the Proposed Lease with
proposed revisions to Owner within thirty (30) days thereafter.
v. For purposes of this Right of First Offer provision, Prevailing Market Rate shall mean
the arms length rental value for similar space located in the Building, giving appropriate
consideration to each such tenants rental value, brokerage commissions, existing improvements in
the space in question, operating expenses and taxes, but in no event less than the base rent being
paid by Tenant for its lease of the Demised Premises at the time of the Advice.
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Exhibit B
Scope of Work to be Completed by Owner:
1. To be Attached hereto and made a part hereof.