UNBIASED IB OFFICE/BUILDING RANKINGS

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown of IB office/building rankings considering location, aesthetics (inside and outside), and amenities:

S+ Tier

• Lazard (LAZ): Rockefeller Plaza location with stunning views of Central Park and the city, interconnecting staircases, and a beautiful client floor.
• Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP): Known for its exclusive gym for firm use and a well-designed office space.
• DB: Not explicitly detailed in the context, but likely included for its premium location and amenities.

S Tier

• Evercore (EVR): High-quality office space with a strong reputation for aesthetics and functionality.
• PJT Partners (PJT): NYC office praised for its artwork and overall design.
• JPMorgan (JPM): Midtown location with decent office interiors, though not as highly rated as others in this tier.

S- Tier

• Citi: Tribeca location with a gorgeous new office featuring an outdoor sky terrace and corner meeting rooms with Hudson River views.
• Ducera: Not explicitly detailed in the context, but likely included for its location and office quality.

A+ Tier

• Bank of America (BofA): Not explicitly detailed but included for its strong presence and likely solid office setup.
• Centerview Partners (CVP): NYC office praised for its artwork and overall premium feel.
• Raine: Not explicitly detailed but included for its reputation.
• MS: Not explicitly detailed but likely included for its strong NYC presence.

A Tier

• Goldman Sachs (GS): FiDi location with nice interiors but criticized for its less desirable area.
• Wells Fargo (WF): Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.
• Houlihan Lokey (HL): Not explicitly detailed but included for its reputation.
• TD: Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.

A- Tier

• Moelis (MOE): Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.
• UBS: Midtown location with decent office quality but not as highly rated as others.

B+ Tier

• UBS: Mentioned again, likely for its mixed reviews.
• Rothschild: Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.

B Tier

• Guggenheim (GUGG): Praised for its NYC building during interviews.
• BMO: Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.

B- Tier

• Jefferies (JEFF): Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.
• Barclays (BARC): Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.

CHM for Non-IB

• Apollo: Not explicitly detailed but included for its NYC presence.

This ranking reflects a mix of user opinions and insights from WSO threads, emphasizing location, design, and amenities.

Sources: MM IB Tier List, MBA Tier List for Investment Banking, Which EBs have the nicest offices and perks?, Ultimate Guide for IB outside of New York / California, The Undisputed Investment Banking Rankings