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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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):

April 16, 2007

SL GREEN REALTY CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	1-13199	13-3956775
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

420 Lexington Avenue		10170
New York, New York		(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(212) 594-2700

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(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 Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 16, 2007, SL Green Realty Corp. (the “Company”) entered into new employment agreements with each of Marc Holliday, Andrew Mathias, Gregory F. Hughes and Andrew Levine. The discussion below describes the terms of these new employment agreements. This discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copies of these employment agreements, which are being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Marc Holliday. Under Mr. Holliday’s new employment agreement he will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and will no longer serve as President, which role will be assumed by Mr. Mathias as described below. Mr. Holliday’s employment agreement has a term of six years commencing on January 1, 2004 and ending on January 17, 2010, which will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless either party serves the required notice under the agreement. The agreement provides for an annual salary of at least $600,000, to be adjusted upwards every two years from the beginning of the term to correspond to increases in the consumer price index, and such discretionary annual bonuses as the Company, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Mr. Holliday for job performance. Under the agreement, the Company is also obligated to maintain a life insurance policy for the benefit of Mr. Holliday’s beneficiaries in the face amount of $10 million, or if not available at reasonable rates, to self-insure Mr. Holliday up to the maximum cash severance payable under the agreement. If Mr. Holliday is terminated for any reason, under the agreement he will be subject to the following obligations: (1) noncompetition with the Company for 18 months (or one year if employment is terminated due to a non-renewal of the term of employment or two years if Mr. Holliday terminates his employment without Good Reason); (2) nonsolicitation of the Company’s employees for two years (unless employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or Mr. Holliday with Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control); and (3) nondisparagement of the Company and non-interference with its business for one year. The employment agreement also provides for the following payments and benefits to Mr. Holliday in connection with the termination of his employment with the Company or a Change-in-Control of the Company:

· Change-in-Control without termination. Upon a Change-in-Control, all of Mr. Holliday’s outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units or LTIP Units in the Company’s operating partnership (the “Class A Units” and “LTIP Units,” respectively) and stock option awards, other than those made under the Company’s 2006 Outperformance Plan, 2005 Outperformance Plan and 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program (collectively, the “Outperformance Plans”), will fully vest upon a Change-in-Control. In addition, he will receive, or become entitled to receive, a tax gross-up payment in cash in respect of the vesting of these shares of restricted stock, Class A Units and LTIP Units (the “Gross-Up Payment”). With respect to the shares of restricted stock and Class A Units, the Gross-Up Payment will equal 40% of the value of the shares vesting and will be payable upon vesting. With respect to the LTIP Units, the Gross-Up Payment will equal 20% of the value of the LTIP Units vesting and will be payable upon the redemption of the LTIP Units, which is when the tax is expected to be due by Mr. Holliday, except that if the LTIP Units are taxed in the same manner as shares of restricted stock, the tax gross-up payment will be the same as for shares of restricted stock.

· Termination without Cause or for Good Reason. If Mr. Holliday’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Holliday for Good Reason, Mr. Holliday will receive a cash severance payment equal to the sum of (1) his average annual base salary in effect during the preceding 24 months (his “Average Annual Base Salary”), plus (2) a bonus equal to the average bonuses (including any equity awarded as bonus) paid to him for the two most recently completed fiscal years (his “Average Annual Cash Bonus”), plus (3) a pro-rata bonus for the year in which Mr. Holliday’s employment was terminated (and the prior year if such bonus had not yet been determined) based on Mr. Holliday’s Average Annual Cash Bonus. Mr. Holliday will also continue to receive his medical and welfare benefits for 12 months, and all of his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards, other than those made under the Outperformance Plans, will fully vest. In addition, he will receive, or become entitled to receive, the Gross-Up Payment in respect of the vesting of these shares of restricted stock, Class A Units and LTIP Units. Under Mr. Holliday’s employment agreement, Mr. Holliday will also have 12 months of additional vesting for his awards under the 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program. If

such termination occurs in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control, then, in addition, Mr. Holliday will be entitled to receive (1) a cash severance payment equal to the sum of three times the sum of his Average Annual Base Salary and Average Annual Cash Bonus (as opposed to one times such amount), (2) outplacement benefits for up to two years, subject to a maximum cost of 25% of his Average Annual Base Salary and (3) medical and welfare benefits for 36 months (as opposed to 12 months). Any termination by Mr. Holliday after a Change-in-Control will constitute a termination for Good Reason. Mr. Holliday’s receipt of these payments and benefits in connection with a termination without Cause or for Good Reason is subject to his execution of a general release of claims with the Company, unless such termination occurs in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control.

· Termination upon disability. If Mr. Holliday’s employment is terminated by the Company upon Mr. Holliday’s disability, Mr. Holliday will receive a cash severance payment equal to the sum of (1) his Average Annual Base Salary, plus (2) his Average Annual Cash Bonus, plus (3) a pro-rata bonus for the year in which his employment was terminated (and the prior year if such bonus had not yet been determined) based on his Average Annual Cash Bonus. Mr. Holliday will also continue to receive his medical and welfare benefits for 36 months, and will be entitled to 24 months of additional vesting for his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards (other than those made under the Outperformance Plans). In addition, he will receive, or become entitled to receive, the Gross-Up Payment in respect of the vesting of these shares of restricted stock, Class A Units and LTIP Units. Mr. Holliday’s receipt of these payments and benefits in connection with a termination upon disability is subject to his execution of a general release of claims with the Company.

· Termination upon death. If Mr. Holliday’s employment is terminated upon his death, Mr. Holliday’s estate will receive a cash severance payment equal to his pro-rata bonus for the year in which his employment was terminated (and the prior year if such bonus had not yet been determined) based on his Average Annual Cash Bonus; provided that this amount is reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of proceeds received by Mr. Holliday’s beneficiaries pursuant to the life insurance the Company is required to maintain for him. In addition, Mr. Holliday will be entitled to 24 months of additional vesting for his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards (other than those made under the Outperformance Plans), and he will receive, or become entitled to receive, the Gross-Up Payment in respect of the vesting of these shares of restricted stock, Class A Units and LTIP Units.

Additionally, under the employment agreement, in the event that any payment or benefit constitutes an excess “parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code subject to an excise tax, Mr. Holliday is entitled to receive a tax gross-up payment in an amount sufficient to put him in the same after-tax position (assuming the highest possible applicable tax rates applied) that he would have been in if such payment or benefit did not constitute an excess parachute payment. Also, all of the cash severance payments described in the employment agreements below are to be made as lump sum payments at the time of termination; provided that, to the extent necessary to avoid the imposition of an additional tax under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, the payments are to be delayed until six months after termination, during which time the payments will accrue interest at the rate of 5% per annum.

The terms Cause, Good Reason and Change-in-Control are specifically defined in Mr. Holliday’s employment agreement.

Andrew Mathias. Under Mr. Mathias’ new employment agreement he will serve as the President and Chief Investment Officer of the Company. Mr. Mathias’ appointment as the President of the Company became effective on April 16, 2007. The employment agreement has a term of four years commencing on January 1, 2007, which will automatically renew for successive six-month periods unless either party serves the required notice under the agreement. The original four year term is automatically reduced by six months if Marc Holliday does not remain employed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer as of January 18, 2010. The agreement provides for an annual salary of at least $500,000 during the first three years of the employment term and at least $550,000 for each year thereafter, which the Company agreed to review annually, and such discretionary annual bonuses as the Company, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Mr. Mathias for job performance. The agreement also

provides for an incentive cash bonus payment of either $0, $650,000 or $800,000 to be paid to Mr. Mathias in the event that GKK Manager LLC (the “Manager”), the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary that serves as the external manager of Gramercy Capital Corp., is acquired. The amount of this bonus is based entirely on the purchase price received for the Manager in the acquisition and is only payable in connection with such an acquisition. Mr. Mathias will also receive, among other benefits, 68,000 shares of restricted stock or, at the Company’s option, Class A Units on June 1, 2007, 10,000 of which will immediately vest. The aggregate of the remaining shares or units and the 14,000 shares of restricted common stock that were granted under Mr. Mathias’ prior employment agreement that remained outstanding at the time vest as follows: 14,000 shares vest on January 1, 2008; 21,666 shares or units vest on January 1, 2009; 16,666 shares or units vest on January 1, 2010; and the remaining 19,688 shares or units vest on January 1, 2011. However, the vesting of one-half of the shares or units and one-half of the restricted common stock is further conditioned upon the attainment of specified performance-based vesting criteria. The performance-based vesting each year is based on the achievement of either of the following financial performance goals during the prior year (or on a cumulative basis since 2004, with respect to the shares scheduled to vest on January 1, 2008, or since 2007, with respect to the other shares or units): (1) 7% or greater increase in funds from operations on a per-share basis and a 10% or greater total return to shareholders or (2) total return to shareholders in the top one-third of a peer group of companies determined each year by the Company’s Compensation Committee. Mr. Mathias is also entitled to the Gross-Up Payment in respect of these Class A Units and/or shares of restricted common stock and a payment representing the distributions that would have been received by Mr. Mathias if these shares or units had been issued on January 1, 2007. If Mr. Mathias is terminated for any reason (other than (A) non-renewal of the term of employment in the case of clause (1) below and (B) termination by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Mathias with Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control in the case of clauses (1) and (2) below), he will be subject to the following obligations under the agreement: (1) noncompetition with the Company for one year; (2) nonsolicitation of the Company’s employees for two years; and (3) nondisparagement of the Company and non-interference with its business for one year. The employment agreement also provides for payments and benefits to Mr. Mathias in connection with the termination of his employment with the Company or a Change-in-Control of the Company on a substantially similar basis as those made to Mr. Holliday, except that (1) the cash severance to be received by Mr. Mathias in the event his employment is terminated without Cause or for Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control is two and one half times the sum of his Average Annual Base Salary and Average Annual Cash Bonus and (2) Mr. Mathias is entitled to 12 months of additional vesting credit for his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards (other than those made under the Outperformance Plans) in connection with a termination upon disability or death.

Gregory F. Hughes. Under Mr. Hughes’ new employment agreement he will serve as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Hughes’ appointment as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company became effective on April 16, 2007. The employment agreement has a term of three years commencing on January 1, 2007, which will automatically renew for successive six-month periods unless either party serves the required notice under the agreement. The agreement provides for an annual salary of at least $500,000, which the Company agreed to review annually, and such discretionary annual bonuses as the Company, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Mr. Hughes for job performance. The agreement also provides for an incentive cash bonus payment of either $0, $425,000 or $525,000 to be paid to Mr. Hughes in the event that the Manager is acquired. The amount of this bonus is based entirely on the purchase price received for the Manager in the acquisition and is only payable in connection with such an acquisition. Mr. Hughes will also receive, among other benefits, 37,000 shares of restricted stock or, at the Company’s option, Class A Units on June 1, 2007, 5,000 of which will immediately vest. The aggregate of the remaining shares or units vest as follows: 10,666 shares or units vest on January 1, 2008; 10,666 shares or units vest on January 1, 2009; and the remaining 10,666 shares or units vest on January 1, 2010. However, the vesting of one-half of the shares or units is further conditioned upon the attainment of specified performance-based vesting criteria. The performance-based vesting each year is based on the achievement of either of the following financial performance goals during the prior year (or on a cumulative basis since 2007): (1) 7% or greater increase in funds from operations on a per-share basis and a 10% or greater total return to shareholders or (2) total return to shareholders in the top one-third of a peer group of companies determined each year by the Company’s Compensation Committee. Mr. Hughes is also entitled to the Gross-Up Payment in respect of these shares or units and a payment representing the distributions that would have been received by Mr. Hughes if these shares or units had been issued on January 1, 2007. Additionally, with respect to the option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock granted to Mr. Hughes on February 1, 2004 with an exercise price of $43.25, 10,000 of the 30,000 shares otherwise scheduled to vest thereunder in 2009, became immediately

vested upon execution of the agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, if Mr. Hughes is terminated for any reason (other than (A) non-renewal of the term of employment in the case of clause (1) below and (B) termination by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Hughes with Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control in the case of clauses (1) and (2) below), he will be subject to the following obligations: (1) noncompetition with the Company for one year; (2) nonsolicitation of the Company’s employees for two years; and (3) nondisparagement of the Company and non-interference with its business for one year. The employment agreement also provides for payments and benefits to Mr. Hughes in connection with the termination of his employment with the Company or a Change-in-Control of the Company on a substantially similar basis as those made to Mr. Holliday, except that (1) the cash severance to be received by Mr. Hughes in the event his employment is terminated without Cause or for Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control is two and one half times the sum of his Average Annual Base Salary and Average Annual Cash Bonus and (2) Mr. Hughes is entitled to 12 months of additional vesting credit for his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards (other than those made under the Outperformance Plans) in connection with a termination upon disability or death.

Andrew Levine. Under Mr. Levine’s new employment agreement he will serve as the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of the Company. The employment agreement has a term of three years commencing on January 1, 2007, which will automatically renew for successive six-month periods unless either party serves the required notice under the agreement. The agreement provides for an annual salary of at least $350,000, which the Company agreed to review annually, and such discretionary annual bonuses as the Company, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Mr. Levine for job performance. The agreement also provides for an incentive cash bonus payment of either $0, $200,000 or $275,000 to be paid to Mr. Levine in the event that the Manager is acquired. The amount of this bonus is based entirely on the purchase price received for the Manager in the acquisition and is only payable in connection with such an acquisition. Mr. Levine will also receive, among other benefits, 14,000 shares of restricted stock or, at the Company’s option, Class A Units on June 1, 2007, 2,000 of which will immediately vest. The aggregate of the remaining shares or units vest as follows: 4,000 shares or units vest on January 1, 2008; 4,000 shares or units vest on January 1, 2009; and the remaining 4,000 shares or units vest on January 1, 2010. Mr. Levine is also entitled to the Gross-Up Payment in respect of these shares or units and a payment representing the distributions that would have been received by Mr. Levine if these shares or units had been issued on January 1, 2007. Pursuant to the agreement, if Mr. Levine is terminated for any reason (other than (A) non-renewal of the term of employment in the case of clause (1) below and (B) termination by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Levine with Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control in the case of clauses (1) and (2) below), he will be subject to the following obligations: (1) noncompetition with the Company for one year; (2) nonsolicitation of the Company’s employees for two years; and (3) nondisparagement of the Company and non-interference with its business for one year. The employment agreement also provides for payments and benefits to Mr. Levine in connection with the termination of his employment with the Company or a Change-in-Control of the Company on a substantially similar basis as those made to Mr. Holliday, except that (1) the cash severance to be received by Mr. Levine in the event his employment is terminated without Cause or for Good Reason in connection with or within 18 months after a Change-in-Control is two times the sum of his Average Annual Base Salary and Average Annual Cash Bonus and (2) Mr. Levine is entitled to 6 months of additional vesting credit for his outstanding restricted stock, Class A Units, LTIP Units and stock option awards (other than those made under the Outperformance Plans) in connection with a termination upon disability or death.

The following is biographical information regarding Messrs. Holliday, Mathias, Hughes and Levine:

Marc Holliday has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer since January 2004. Mr. Holliday has also served as one of the Company’s directors since December 2001 and is a member of the Company’s Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Mr. Holliday stepped down as the Company’s President on April 16, 2007, when Mr. Mathias was promoted to that position. Mr. Holliday joined the Company as Chief Investment Officer in July 1998. Since joining the Company, Mr. Holliday has directed the Company’s focused business plan of repositioning and strategically upgrading of the portfolio to larger avenue properties with higher quality tenants, while at the same time driving strong earnings performance and growth in stockholder value. Mr. Holliday implemented this plan by overseeing a diversified strategy involving selective acquisitions and dispositions coupled with a successful joint venture initiative and structured finance program. Under Mr. Holliday’s investment guidance, the Company has grown to be the largest owner of commercial office properties in Manhattan. Mr. Holliday has also served as the President

and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Gramercy Capital Corp., or Gramercy (NYSE: GKK), since August 2004. Prior to joining the Company, he was Managing Director and Head of Direct Originations for New York-based Capital Trust (NYSE:CT), a mezzanine finance company. While at Capital Trust, Mr. Holliday was in charge of originating direct principal investments for the firm, consisting of mezzanine debt, preferred equity and first mortgages. From 1991 to 1997, Mr. Holliday served in various management positions, including senior vice president at Capital Trust’s predecessor company, Victor Capital Group, a private real estate investment bank specializing in advisory services, investment management, and debt and equity placements. Mr. Holliday received a B.S. degree in Business and Finance from Lehigh University in 1988, as well as an M.S. degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in 1990. Mr. Holliday is 40 years old.

Mr. Mathias was appointed as the Company’s President in April 2007 and has served as the Company’s Chief Investment Officer since January 2004. Mr. Mathias joined the Company in March 1999 as a Vice President and was promoted to Director of Investments in 2002, a position he held until his promotion to Chief Investment Officer in January 2004. Mr. Mathias has also served as the Chief Investment Officer of Gramercy (NYSE:GKK) since August 2004. Prior to joining the Company, from July 1998, Mr. Mathias was with New York-based Capital Trust (NYSE:CT), a mezzanine finance company. From June 1995 to July 1998, Mr. Mathias worked at CT’s predecessor company, Victor Capital Group, a private real estate investment bank specializing in advisory services, investment management, and debt and equity placements. While there, he worked on a wide variety of real estate principal investments and advisory transactions, both on behalf of third-party clients and for the firm’s own account. Mr. Mathias also worked on the high yield/restructuring desk at Bear Stearns and Co. Mr. Mathias received a degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mathias is 33 years old.

Mr. Hughes was appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer in April 2007 and has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since February 2004. Mr. Hughes has also served as the Chief Credit Officer of Gramercy (NYSE:GKK) since August 2004. Mr. Hughes is responsible for finance, capital markets, investor relations and administration. Prior to joining the Company, from 2002 to 2003, Mr. Hughes was a Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer of the real estate private equity group at JP Morgan Partners. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Hughes was a Partner and the Chief Financial Officer of Fortress Investment Group. While at Fortress Investment Group, Mr. Hughes was actively involved in evaluating a broad range of real estate equity and structured finance investments and arranged various financings to facilitate acquisitions and fund recapitalizations. Mr. Hughes also served as Chief Financial Officer of Wellsford Residential Property Trust and Wellsford Real Properties, where he was responsible for the firm’s financial forecasting and reporting, treasury and accounting functions, capital markets and investor relations. While at Wellsford, Mr. Hughes was involved in numerous public and private debt and equity offerings. From 1985 to 1992, Mr. Hughes worked at Kenneth Leventhal & Co., a public accounting firm specializing in real estate and financial services. Mr. Hughes received his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Hughes is 43 years old.

Mr. Levine was appointed as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer in April 2007 and has served as the Company’s General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Secretary since November 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Levine was a partner at the law firm of Pryor, Cashman, Sherman & Flynn, LLP. Mr. Levine was also a partner at the firm of Dreyer & Traub. As a member of the REIT and Real Estate Transactions and Business groups at Pryor, Cashman, Sherman & Flynn, LLP, Mr. Levine served as counsel for a diverse client base of public and private real estate companies, national retailers, REITs, private developers, investment advisers and lenders. Mr. Levine received a B.A. degree from the University of Vermont in 1980 and a J.D. degree from Rutgers School of Law in 1984. Mr. Levine is 48 years old.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
10.1		Amended and Restated Employment and Noncompetition Agreement dated April 16, 2007, between SL Green Realty Corp. and Marc Holliday.
10.2		Amended and Restated Employment and Noncompetition Agreement dated April 16, 2007, between SL Green Realty Corp. and Andrew Mathias.
10.3		Amended and Restated Employment and Noncompetition Agreement dated April 16, 2007, between SL Green Realty Corp. and Gregory F. Hughes.
10.4		Employment and Noncompetition Agreement dated April 16, 2007, between SL Green Realty Corp. and Andrew Levine.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

Date: April 18, 2007	By:	/s/ GREGORY F. HUGHES
		Name: Gregory F. Hughes
		Title: Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the 16th day of April, 2007 between Marc Holliday (“Executive”) and SL Green Realty Corp., a Maryland corporation with its principal place of business at 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170 (the “Employer”), and amends in its entirety and completely restates that certain employment agreement between Executive and the Employer dated as of January 1, 2004 (the “Prior Employment Agreement’).

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2004 and, unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 6 below, shall terminate on January 17, 2010 (the “Current Term”); provided, however, that Sections 4 and 8 (and any enforcement or other procedural provisions hereof affecting Sections 4 and 8) hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement as provided therein. The Current Term shall automatically be extended for successive one-year periods (each, a “Renewal Term”), unless either party gives the other party at least three months’ written notice of non-renewal. The period of Executive’s employment hereunder consisting of the Current Term and all Renewal Terms, if any, is herein referred to as the “Employment Period.”

2. Employment and Duties.

(a) Duties. During the Employment Period, Executive shall be employed in the business of the Employer and its affiliates. Executive shall serve the Employer as a senior corporate executive and shall have the title of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Employer and, for so long as so elected, member of the Board of Directors of the Employer (the “Board”). Executive, as CEO, shall be principally responsible for all decision-making with respect to the Employer (including with respect to the hiring and dismissal of subordinate executives), subject to supervision in the ordinary course by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board, it being expressly understood and agreed that Executive will consult frequently with the Chairman and that the Chairman may take an active role in working with Executive to develop the policies of the Company. Executive’s duties and authority shall be as further set forth in the By-laws of the Employer and as otherwise established from time to time by the Board, but in all events such duties shall be commensurate with his position as CEO of the Employer.

(b) Best Efforts. Executive agrees to his employment as described in this Section 2 and agrees to devote substantially all of his business time and efforts to the performance of his duties under this Agreement, except as otherwise approved by the Board of Directors of the Employer (the “Board”); provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude Executive, so long as there is no material interference with his duties hereunder, from (i) participating as an officer or director of, or advisor to, any charitable or other tax-exempt organizations or otherwise engaging in charitable, fraternal or trade group activities; (ii) investing and managing his assets as an investor in other entities or business ventures; provided that he performs no management or similar role (or, in the case of investments other than those in entities or business ventures engaged in the Business (as defined in Section 8), he performs a management role comparable to the role that a significant limited partner would have, but performs no day-to-day management or similar role) with respect to such entities or ventures and such investment does not violate Section 8 hereof; and provided, further, that, in any case in which another party involved in the investment has a material business relationship with the Employer, Executive shall give prior

written notice thereof to the Board; or (iii) serving as a member of the Board of Directors of a for-profit corporation with the approval of the Board.

(c) Travel. In performing his duties hereunder, Executive shall be available for all reasonable travel as the needs of the Employer’s business may require. Executive shall be based in New York City or Westchester County, or within 50 miles of Manhattan but not in New Jersey or Long Island.

3. Compensation and Benefits. In consideration of Executive’s services hereunder, the Employer shall compensate Executive as provided in this Agreement.

(a) Base Salary. The Employer shall pay Executive an aggregate minimum annual salary at the rate of $600,000 per annum during the Employment Period (“Base Salary”). Base Salary shall be adjusted upwards by the Board, at least once every two years, to correspond to increases (if any) in the New York City metropolitan area Consumer Price Index. Base Salary shall be payable bi-weekly in accordance with the Employer’s normal business practices and shall be reviewed by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board at least annually.

(b) Incentive Compensation/Bonuses. In addition to Base Salary, during the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible for and shall receive, upon approval of the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, such discretionary annual bonuses as the Employer, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. Upon the execution of the Prior Employment Agreement, (i) Executive was granted a signing bonus of 95,000 restricted shares of the Employer’s common stock (“Common Stock”) which were vested upon grant and which were subject to a prohibition from any disposition, alienation, etc. for a period of two years from the date of grant, and (ii) the Employer paid Executive an additional cash amount, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up equal to 40% of the value of the shares then included in Executive’s taxable income. In addition, Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive compensation plans in effect with respect to senior executive officers of the Employer, as the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. It is expressly understood that, with respect to the awards made to Executive pursuant to the SL Green Realty Corp. 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program, as amended December 2003 (the “2003 Outperformance Plan”), the SL Green Realty Corp. 2005 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of March 15, 2006 (the “2005 Outperformance Plan”) and the SL Green Realty Corp. 2006 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2006 (the “2006 Outperformance Plan” and together with the 2003 Outperformance Plan and 2005 Outperformance Plan, the “Outperformance Plans”), the provisions of the Outperformance Plans, as amended from time to time, and not the provisions of this Agreement shall govern in accordance with their terms, except: (i) to the extent the provisions of this Agreement are specifically referred to or incorporated into the Outperformance Plans and (ii) as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement.

(c) Stock Options. As determined by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s then current Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which authorizes the grant of stock options and stock awards of the Common Stock, LTIP Units (“LTIP Units”) in SL Green Operating

Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and other equity-based awards. The Board shall review Executive’s level of participation during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.

(d) Other Equity Awards. Executive was granted 175,000 restricted shares of Common Stock, effective as of January 1, 2004, in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation which is consistent with the terms summarized on Exhibit A hereto and which was otherwise consistent with the Employer’s general practices for documentation contemplated by the Plan; and the vesting provisions applicable to Executive’s existing outstanding 127,500 restricted shares which had not yet vested as of the date of the Prior Employment Agreement are as of January 1, 2004 as summarized on such Exhibit A (and the definitive documentation thereunder has been and is amended accordingly). In addition, (i) the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up, upon each date on which any such restricted shares vest and become taxable, equal to 40% of the value of the shares included in Executive’s taxable income on such date and (ii) Executive will receive the full cash dividends attributable to all nonforfeited shares of restricted stock, regardless of whether such shares have become vested on the record date for such dividends.

(e) Expenses. Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business related expenses incurred by Executive at the request of or on behalf of the Employer, provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Employer. Any expenses incurred during the Employment Period but not reimbursed by the Employer by the end of the Employment Period, shall remain the obligation of the Employer to so reimburse Executive.

(f) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans. During the Employment Period, Executive and Executive’s immediate family shall be entitled to participate in such health and welfare benefit plans as the Employer shall maintain from time to time for the benefit of senior executive officers of the Employer and their families, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in such plan. Nothing in this Section shall limit the Employer’s right to change or modify or terminate any benefit plan or program as it sees fit from time to time in the normal course of business so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer.

(g) Vacations. Executive shall be entitled to paid vacations in accordance with the then regular procedures of the Employer governing senior executive officers.

(h) Certain Other Benefits. During the Employment Period, the Employer shall provide to Executive such other benefits, as generally made available to other senior executives of the Employer. In addition, the Employer shall maintain life insurance for the benefit of Executive’s beneficiaries in a face amount equal to $10,000,000; provided, however, that such coverage shall only be required if available to the Employer at reasonable rates; and provided, further, that Executive cooperates as reasonably requested by the Employer in the Employer’s efforts to obtain such insurance. If such insurance is not available at reasonable rates, then the Employer shall provide such coverage on a self-insured basis, at a cost to the Employer not to exceed the amount Executive would receive upon a termination by the Employer without Cause (as defined in Section 6(a)(iii) below) within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control under Section 7(a)(v).

4. Indemnification and Liability Insurance. The Employer agrees to indemnify Executive to the extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists and may hereafter be amended, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses asserted against, or incurred or suffered by, Executive (including the costs and expenses of legal counsel retained by the Employer to defend Executive and judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by or imposed on such indemnified party) with respect to any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal administrative or investigative in which Executive is made a party or threatened to be made a party, either with regard to his entering into this Agreement with the Employer or in his capacity as an officer or director, or former officer or director, of the Employer or any affiliate thereof for which he may serve in such capacity. The Employer also agrees to secure and maintain officers and directors liability insurance providing coverage for Executive. The provisions of this Section 4 shall remain in effect after this Agreement is terminated irrespective of the reasons for termination.

5. Employer’s Policies. Executive agrees to observe and comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the Employer as adopted by the Board from time to time regarding the performance of his duties and to carry out and perform orders, directions and policies communicated to him from time to time by the Board, so long as same are otherwise consistent with this Agreement.

6. Termination. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated under the following circumstances:

(a) Termination by the Employer.

(i) Death. Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(ii) Disability. If, as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness or disability, Executive shall have been incapable of performing his duties hereunder even with a reasonable accommodation on a full-time basis for the entire period of four consecutive months or any 120 days in a 180-day period, and within 30 days after written Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 6(d)) is given he shall not have returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis, the Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder.

(iii) Cause. The Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause by a majority vote of all members of the Board, excluding the vote of Executive. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean Executive’s: (A) engaging in conduct which is a felony; (B) material breach of any of his obligations under Sections 8(a) through 8(e) of this Agreement; (C) willful misconduct of a material nature or gross negligence with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (D) material fraud with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (E) willful or material violation of any reasonable written rule, regulation or policy of the Employer applicable to senior executives unless such a violation is cured within 30 days after written notice of such violation by the Board; or (F) failure to competently perform his duties which failure is not cured within 30 days after receiving notice from the Employer specifically identifying the manner in which Executive has failed to perform (it being understood that, for this purpose, the manner and level of Executive’s performance shall not be

determined based on the financial performance (including without limitation the performance of the stock) of the Employer).

(iv) Without Cause. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by the Employer at any time with or without Cause (as defined in Section 6(a)(iii) above), by a vote of two-thirds or more of all of the members of the Board (not taking into account Executive as a member of the Board), upon written notice to Executive, subject only to the severance provisions specifically set forth in Section 7.

(b) Termination by Executive.

(i) Disability. Executive may terminate his employment hereunder for Disability within the meaning of Section 6(a)(ii) above.

(ii) With Good Reason. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Executive with Good Reason by written notice to the Board providing at least ten (10) days notice prior to such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, termination with “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of one of the following events within sixty (60) days prior to such termination:

(A) a material change in duties, responsibilities, status or positions with the Employer that does not represent a promotion from or maintaining of Executive’s duties, responsibilities, status or positions (which, so long as Executive is the CEO of the Employer, shall include the appointment of another person as co-CEO of the Employer), except in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment for Cause, disability, retirement or death;

(B) a failure by the Employer to pay compensation when due in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, which failure has not been cured within 5 business days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(C) a material breach by the Employer of any provision of this Agreement, which breach has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance (specifying the nature of the noncompliance) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(D) the Employer’s requiring Executive to be based in an office not meeting the requirements of the last sentence of Section 2(c);

(E) a reduction by the Employer in Executive’s Base Salary to less than the minimum Base Salary set forth in Section 3(a);

(F) the failure by the Employer to continue in effect an equity award program or other substantially similar program under which Executive is eligible to receive awards;

(G) a material reduction in Executive’s benefits under any benefit plan (other than an equity award program) compared to those currently received (other than in connection with and proportionate to the reduction of the benefits received by all or most senior executives or undertaken in order to maintain such plan in compliance with any federal, state or local law or regulation governing benefits plans, including, but not limited to, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, shall not constitute Good Reason for the purposes of this Agreement); or

(H) the failure by the Employer to obtain from any successor to the Employer an agreement to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to Section 16 hereof, which has not been cured within 30 days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer.

In addition, any termination by Executive within eighteen (18) months following a Change-in-Control shall be deemed to be a termination with Good Reason.

(iii) Without Good Reason. Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment hereunder without Good Reason, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(c) Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below.

(i) A “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

(A) any Person, together with all “affiliates” and “associates” (as such terms are defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) of such Person, shall become the “beneficial owner” (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Employer representing 25% or more of either (1) the combined voting power of the Employer’s then outstanding securities having the right to vote in an election of the Board (“Voting Securities”) or (2) the then outstanding shares of all classes of stock of the Employer (in either such case other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Employer); or

(B) the members of the Board at the beginning of any consecutive 24-calendar-month period commencing on or after the date hereof (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason other than due to death to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided that any director whose election, or nomination for election by the Employer’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board then still in office who were members of the Board at the beginning of such 24-calendar-month period, shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director; or

(C) the stockholders of the Employer shall approve (1) any consolidation or merger of the Employer or any subsidiary that would result in the Voting Securities of the Employer outstanding immediately prior to such

merger or consolidation representing (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) less than 50% of the total voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation or ceasing to have the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity, (2) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Employer, if the shareholders of the Employer and unitholders of the OP taken as a whole and considered as one class immediately before such transaction own, immediately after consummation of such transaction, equity securities and partnership units possessing less than 50% percent of the surviving or acquiring company and partnership taken as a whole or (3) any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Employer.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a “Change-in-Control” shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of the foregoing clause (A) solely as the result of an acquisition of securities by the Employer which, by reducing the number of shares of stock or other Voting Securities outstanding, increases (x) the proportionate number of shares of stock of the Employer beneficially owned by any Person to 25% or more of the shares of stock then outstanding or (y) the proportionate voting power represented by the Voting Securities beneficially owned by any Person to 25% or more of the combined voting power of all then outstanding Voting Securities; provided, however, that if any Person referred to in clause (x) or (y) of this sentence shall thereafter become the beneficial owner of any additional stock of the Employer or other Voting Securities (other than pursuant to a share split, stock dividend, or similar transaction), then a “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred for purposes of the foregoing clause (A).

(ii) “Person” shall have the meaning used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided however, that the term “Person” shall not include (A) Executive or (B) the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, or any trustee, fiduciary or other person or entity holding securities under any employee benefit plan of the Employer or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, no Change-in-Control shall be deemed to have occurred under clause (i)(A) above by virtue of a “group” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becoming a beneficial owner as described in such clause, if any individual or entity described in clause (A) or (B) of the foregoing sentence is a member of such group.

(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination of Executive’s employment by the Employer or by Executive (other than on account of death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and, as applicable, shall set forth in reasonable detail the fact and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. Executive’s employment shall terminate as of the effective date set forth in the Notice of Termination (the “Termination Date”), which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice of Termination. For

avoidance of doubt, a notice of non-renewal pursuant to Section 1 shall not be considered a Notice of Termination.

7. Compensation Upon Termination; Change-in-Control.

(a) Termination By Employer Without Cause or By Executive With Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iv) above, or (ii) Executive shall terminate his employment hereunder with Good Reason pursuant to Section (6)(b)(ii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of a mutual release agreement with the Employer in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive and the Employer, whereby, in general, each party releases the other from all claims such party may have against the other party (other than (A) claims against the Employer relating to the Employer’s obligations under this Agreement and certain other specified agreements arising in connection with or after Executive’s termination, including, without limitation, Employer’s obligations hereunder to provide severance payments and benefits and accelerated vesting of equity awards and (B) claims against Executive relating to or arising out of any act of fraud, intentional misappropriation of funds, embezzlement or any other action with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliated companies that constitutes a felony under any federal or state statute committed or perpetrated by Executive during the course of Executive’s employment with the Employer or its affiliates, in any event, that would have a material adverse effect on the Employer, or any other claims that may not be released by the Employer under applicable law) (the “Release Agreement”), which the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive (with the date of such effectiveness and irrevocability being referred to herein as the “Release Effectiveness Date”):

(i) Promptly following the Release Effectiveness Date, but no later than the regular payroll payment date for the period in which the Release Effectiveness Date occurs (the “Payment Date”), Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses (including any portion of the annual cash bonus paid in the form of shares of Common Stock, Class A Units (“OP Units”) in the OP, LTIP Units or other equity awards, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards, but excluding any annual or other equity awards made other than as payment of a cash bonus) paid to Executive by the Employer in respect of the two most recently completed fiscal years (the “Average Annual Cash Bonus”) multiplied by (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Executive’s average annual

Base Salary in effect during the twenty-four (24) months immediately prior to the Termination Date (the “Average Annual Base Salary”) and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. For purposes of vesting under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, without limiting any other rights that Executive may have under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer for 12 months after the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(a)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(a)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexerciseable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested and exercisable, on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain exercisable until the second January 1 to follow the Termination Date or, if earlier, the expiration of the initial applicable term stated at the time of the grant. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up: (A) upon the Release Effectiveness Date, equal to 40% of the value of such restricted shares or OP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date and (B) upon the date on which such LTIP Units (or the securities into which such LTIP Units are convertible) are redeemed or exchanged in a taxable transaction, an amount equal to 20% of the lesser of (I) the value of such LTIP Units on the Release Effectiveness Date or (II) the value of such LTIP Units (or other securities into which the LTIP Units were convertible) on the date of such taxable transaction, assuming for purposes of clauses (I) and (II) that the value of each LTIP Unit is equal to the value of one share of Common Stock (as adjusted for any changes in the Conversion Factor (as defined in the partnership agreement of the OP)); provided that, in the event that the Employer determines on or prior to the vesting of such LTIP Units that such LTIP Units are taxable upon vesting in the same manner as restricted shares of Common Stock would have been, the Employer shall pay Executive

upon the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the LTIP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date in lieu of the payment otherwise due under clause (B) above. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(a)(iv) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and the provisions of Section 7(a)(iii) above.

(v) In the event such termination occurs in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control then, in addition to the payments and benefits set forth above (or, as specifically cited below, in lieu of such payments and benefits): (A) the Employer shall provide to Executive outplacement benefits provided by a nationally-recognized outplacement firm of Executive’s selection, for a period of up to two (2) years following the Termination Date (such benefits are not to exceed 25% of the Average Annual Base Salary), (B) in lieu of the severance payment set forth in Section 7(a)(ii), Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount in cash equal to three (3) times the sum of (I) the Average Annual Base Salary and (II) the Average Annual Cash Bonus, (C) the continuation of benefits provided for in the first sentence of Section 7(a)(iii) above shall be extended from twelve (12) months to thirty-six (36) months, but shall otherwise be subject to the terms of Section 7(a)(iii) and (D) neither Executive nor the Employer shall be required to execute the Release Agreement and all references throughout to the Release Effectiveness Date shall refer to the Termination Date.

(b) Termination By the Employer For Cause or By Executive Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer for Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iii) above, or (ii) Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder without Good Reason pursuant to Section 6(b)(iii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to receive his earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary on the Termination Date, but, for avoidance of doubt, shall not be entitled to any annual cash bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, severance payment, continuation of benefits or acceleration of vesting or extension of exercise period of any equity awards, except as otherwise provided in the documentation applicable to such equity awards. Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(b), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(c) Termination by Reason of Death. If Executive’s employment terminates due to his death, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits:

(i) On the Termination Date, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall receive an amount equal to any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus (equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the date of Executive’s death (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the date

of Executive’s death) and the denominator of which is 365); provided that the amount of any prorated annual cash bonus payable hereunder shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount received by Executive’s beneficiaries under the life insurance (or self-insurance) provided pursuant to the second and third sentences of Section 3(h).

(ii) Executive shall be credited with twenty-four (24) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof, and, if such twenty-four (24) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the date of Executive’s termination due to his death, and a pro rata portion of the unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards, shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s death. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive’s estate or to a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on Executive’s death. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(c)(ii) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the SL Green Realty Corp. Amended 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended March 2002 (the “1997 Plan”), which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death in accordance with their terms as currently in effect. Furthermore, upon such death, any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the date of Executive’s termination due to his death.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(c), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(d) Termination by Reason of Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment terminates due to his disability as defined in Section 6(a)(ii) above, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of the Release Agreement, which Release Agreement the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive:

(i) On the Payment Date, Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Average Annual Base Salary and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(d)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(d)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Executive shall be credited with twenty-four (24) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof and, if such twenty-four (24) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the Release Effectiveness Date, and a pro rata portion of the unvested or unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested or exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options

otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the Termination Date. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(d)(iv) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the 1997 Plan, which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such disability in accordance with their terms as currently in effect.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(d), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(e) Change-in-Control. Upon a Change-in-Control, any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexercisable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested and exercisable on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(e) (other than the full acceleration of any time-based vesting (but not the payment of the Gross-Up Amount in connection with such acceleration)) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time.

(f) GKK and Other Equity. The Employer and Executive acknowledge that certain equity awards previously made by GKK and affiliates of the Employer refer to and incorporate the terms of any employment agreement entered into between the Employer and Executive from time to time with respect to acceleration of vesting upon termination and/or change-in-control events and, as a result, such terms of this Agreement will, to the extent so referred to and incorporated by reference, will apply to such equity awards.

8. Confidentiality; Prohibited Activities. Executive and the Employer recognize that due to the nature of his employment and relationship with the Employer, Executive has access to and develops confidential business information, proprietary information, and trade secrets relating to the business and operations of the Employer. Executive acknowledges that (i) such information is valuable to the business of the Employer, (ii) disclosure to, or use for the benefit of, any person or entity other than the Employer, would cause irreparable damage to the Employer, (iii) the principal businesses of the Employer are the acquisition, development, management, leasing or financing of any office real estate property, including without limitation the origination of first-mortgage and mezzanine debt or preferred equity financing for real estate projects throughout the United States (collectively, the “Business”), (iv) the Employer is one of the limited number of persons who have developed a business such as the Business, and (v) the Business is national in scope. Executive further acknowledges that his duties for the Employer include the duty to develop and maintain client, customer, employee, and other business relationships on behalf of the Employer; and that access to and development of those close business relationships for the Employer render his services special, unique and extraordinary. In recognition that the goodwill and business relationships described herein are valuable to the Employer, and that loss of or damage to those

relationships would destroy or diminish the value of the Employer, and in consideration of the compensation (including severance) arrangements hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Executive, Executive agrees as follows:

(a) Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement (including any renewals), and at all times thereafter, Executive shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary information of the Employer (“Confidential Information”), and, except in furtherance of the business of the Employer or as specifically required by law or by court order, he shall not directly or indirectly disclose any such information to any person or entity; nor shall he use Confidential Information for any purpose except for the benefit of the Employer. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” includes, without limitation: client or customer lists, identities, contacts, business and financial information (excluding those of Executive prior to employment with Employer); investment strategies; pricing information or policies, fees or commission arrangements of the Employer; marketing plans, projections, presentations or strategies of the Employer; financial and budget information of the Employer; new personnel acquisition plans; and all other business related information which has not been publicly disclosed by the Employer. This restriction shall apply regardless of whether such Confidential Information is in written, graphic, recorded, photographic, data or any machine readable form or is orally conveyed to, or memorized by, Executive.

(b) Prohibited Activities. Because Executive’s services to the Employer are essential and because Executive has access to the Employer’s Confidential Information, Executive covenants and agrees that:

(i) during the Employment Period, and (x) for the 18 month period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason other than by Executive without Good Reason under Section 6(b)(iii), or (y) for the 24-month period following termination by Executive without Good Reason, Executive will not, anywhere in the United States, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors other than any other officer of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), engage, participate or assist, as an owner, partner, employee, consultant, director, officer, trustee or agent, in any element of the Business, subject, however, to Section 8(c) below; provided, however, that, if the Employment Term terminates upon or after the scheduled expiration of the term of this Agreement (including any renewals) without any early termination under Section 6, the restrictions of this Section 8(b)(i) shall apply for one year (rather than 18 months) following the termination of Executive; and

(ii) during the Employment Period, and during (x) in the case of clause (A) below, the two-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason (including the expiration of the term of the Agreement) other than a termination in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control that constitutes a termination either by the Employer without Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, or (y) the one-year period following such termination in the case of clause (B) below, Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors who are not officers of the Employer, directly or

indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), (A) solicit, encourage, or engage in any activity to induce any Employee of the Employer to terminate employment with the Employer, or to become employed by, or to enter into a business relationship with, any other person or entity, or (B) engage in any activity intentionally to interfere with, disrupt or damage the Business of the Employer, or its relationships with any client, supplier or other business relationship of the Employer. For purposes of this subsection, the term “employee” means any individual who is an employee of or consultant to the Employer (or any affiliate) during the six-month period prior to Executive’s last day of employment.

(c) Other Investments/Activities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Executive is not prohibited by this Section 8 from making investments (i) expressly disclosed to the Employer in writing before the date hereof; (ii) solely for investment purposes and without participating in the business in which the investments are made, in any entity that engages, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of office real estate properties, regardless of where they are located, if (x) Executive’s aggregate investment in each such entity constitutes less than one percent of the equity ownership of such entity, (y) the investment in the entity is in securities traded on any national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System, and (z) Executive is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls, such entity; or (iii) if the investment is made in (A) assets other than Competing Properties or (B) any entity other than one that is engaged, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of Competing Properties. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Competing Property” means an office real estate property: (i) located outside of New York City, unless the property (A) is not an appropriate investment opportunity for the Employer, (B) is not directly competitive with the Businesses of the Employer and (C) has a fair market value at the time Executive’s investment is made of less than $25 million, or (ii) located in New York City. Additionally, during the Employment Period, for so long as either: (i) GKK is externally advised by the Employer or a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of the Employer (and is not self-managed) or (ii) the Employer directly or indirectly owns securities representing 20% or more of the outstanding common equity of GKK, and unless and until otherwise determined by the Board, Executive shall be permitted to serve as an officer of GKK notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 8.

(d) Employer Property. Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Employer are the sole property of the Employer (“Employer Property”). During his employment, and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Employer, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Employer, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When Executive terminates his employment with the Employer, or upon request of the Employer at any time, Executive shall promptly deliver to the Employer all originals and copies of Employer Property in his possession or control and shall not retain any originals or copies in any form, except that Executive may retain a copy of his Rolodex or other similar contact list.

(e) No Disparagement. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, Executive shall not intentionally disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about (i) the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; (ii) any product or service provided by the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; or (iii) the Employer’s and its parent’s, affiliates’ or subsidiaries’ prospects for the future. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, the Employer shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about Executive. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit either the Employer or Executive from testifying truthfully in any legal or administrative proceeding.

(f) Remedies. Executive declares that the foregoing limitations in Sections 8(a) through 8(f) above are reasonable and necessary for the adequate protection of the business and the goodwill of the Employer. If any restriction contained in this Section 8 shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by reason of the extent, duration or scope thereof, or otherwise, then the court making such determination shall have the right to reduce such extent, duration, scope, or other provisions hereof to make the restriction consistent with applicable law, and in its reduced form such restriction shall then be enforceable in the manner contemplated hereby. In the event that Executive breaches any of the promises contained in this Section 8, Executive acknowledges that the Employer’s remedy at law for damages will be inadequate and that the Employer will be entitled to specific performance, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction to prevent Executive’s prospective or continuing breach and to maintain the status quo. The existence of this right to injunctive relief, or other equitable relief, or the Employer’s exercise of any of these rights, shall not limit any other rights or remedies the Employer may have in law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to arbitration contained in Section 9 hereof and the right to compensatory and monetary damages. Executive hereby agrees to waive his right to a jury trial with respect to any action commenced to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive shall have remedies comparable to those of the Employer as set forth above in this Section 8(f) if the Employer breaches Section 8(e).

(g) Transition. Regardless of the reason for his departure from the Employer, Executive agrees that at the Employer’s sole costs and expense, for a period of not more than 30 days after termination of Executive, he shall take all steps reasonably requested by the Employer to effect a successful transition of client and customer relationships to the person or persons designated by the Employer, subject to Executive’s obligations to his new employer.

(h) Cooperation with Respect to Litigation. During the Employment Period and at all times thereafter, Executive agrees to give prompt written notice to the Employer of any claim relating to the Employer and to cooperate fully, in good faith and to the best of his ability with the Employer in connection with any and all pending, potential or future claims, investigations or actions which directly or indirectly relate to any action, event or activity about which Executive may have knowledge in connection with or as a result of his employment by the Employer hereunder. Such cooperation will include all assistance that the Employer, its counsel or its representatives may reasonably request, including reviewing documents, meeting with counsel, providing factual information and material, and appearing or testifying as a witness; provided, however, that the Employer will reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses, including travel, lodging and meals, incurred by him in fulfilling his obligations under this Section 8(h) and, except as may be required by law or by court order, should Executive then be employed by an

entity other than the Employer, such cooperation will not materially interfere with Executive’s then current employment.

(i) Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive termination of Executive’s employment any other provisions relating to the enforcement thereof.

9. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement (other than a controversy or claim arising under Section 8, to the extent necessary for the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) to avail itself of the rights and remedies referred to in Section 8(f)) that is not resolved by Executive and the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) shall be submitted to arbitration in New York, New York in accordance with New York law and the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The determination of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) and Executive and judgment may be entered on the arbitrator(s)’ award in any court having jurisdiction.

10. Conflicting Agreements. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the execution of this Agreement and the performance of his obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which he is a party or is bound, and that he is not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants which would affect the performance of his obligations hereunder.

11. No Duplication of Payments. Executive shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under any of the provisions of this Agreement. For example and for illustration purposes only, Section 3(d) of this Agreement provides, among other things, that (i) the Executive was granted restricted shares of Common Stock, effective as of January 1, 2004, in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation (the “Definitive Documentation”) and (ii) the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to such restricted shares upon certain dates (such provision in clause (ii) above, a “Gross-Up Payment Provision”). If the Definitive Documentation also contains a Gross-Up Payment Provision, the Executive shall be entitled to receive payment of the Gross-Up Amount only one (1) time pursuant to either this Agreement or the Definitive Documentation and shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under this Agreement.

12. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand and or sent by prepaid telex, cable or other electronic devices or sent, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail or telecopy or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, telexed, cabled or telecopied, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one business day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service), as follows:

(a) if to Executive:

Marc Holliday, at the address shown on the execution page hereof.

(b) if to the Employer:

SL Green Realty Corp.
420 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10170

Attn: General Counsel

With a copy to:

Clifford Chance US LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10166

Attention: Larry Medvinsky

or such other address as either party may from time to time specify by written notice to the other party hereto.

13. Amendments. No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of this Agreement shall be effective unless it shall be in writing and signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification or waiver is sought.

14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) or the application of any such provision (or any portion thereof) to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof (or the remaining portion hereof) or the application of such provision to any other persons or circumstances.

15. Withholding. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from any payments or deemed payments any amount of tax withholding it determines to be required by law.

16. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and assigns, including any corporation with which or into which the Employer may be merged or which may succeed to its assets or business, provided, however, that the obligations of Executive are personal and shall not be assigned by him. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, assigns, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.

17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such State, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such State.

19. Choice of Venue. Subject to the provisions of Section 9, Executive agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, for the purpose of any action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement.

20. Parachutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if all or any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (including without limitation any accelerated vesting), or any other payments and benefits which Executive receives or is entitled to receive from the Employer or an affiliate, or any combination of the foregoing, would constitute an excess “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the

“Code”) (whether or not under an existing plan, arrangement or other agreement) (each such parachute payment, a “Parachute Payment”), and would result in the imposition on Executive of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code or any successor thereto, then, in addition to any other benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid by the Employer an amount in cash equal to the sum of the excise taxes payable by Executive by reason of receiving Parachute Payments plus the amount necessary to put Executive in the same after-tax position (taking into account any and all applicable federal, state and local excise, income or other taxes at the highest possible applicable rates on such Parachute Payments (including without limitation any payments under this Section 20)) as if no excise taxes had been imposed with respect to Parachute Payments (the “Parachute Gross-up”). The amount of any payment under this Section 20 shall be computed by a certified public accounting firm of national reputation reasonably selected by the Employer. Executive and the Employer will provide the accounting firms with all information which any accounting firm reasonably deems necessary in computing the Parachute Gross-up to be made available to Executive. In the event that the Internal Revenue Service or a court, as applicable, finally and in a decision that has become unappealable, determines that a greater or lesser amount of tax is due, then the Employer shall within five business days thereafter shall pay the additional amounts, or Executive within five business days after receiving a refund shall pay over the amount refunded to the Employer, respectively; provided that (i) Executive shall not initiate any proceeding or other contests regarding these matters, other than at the direction of the Employer, and shall provide notice to the Employer of any proceeding or other contest regarding these matters initiated by the Internal Revenue Service, and (ii) the Employer shall be entitled to direct and control all such proceeding and other contests, if it commits to and does pay all costs (including without limitation legal and other professional fees) associated therewith.

21. Section 409A. To the extent required by Section 409A of the Code and regulations thereunder to avoid imposition of the 20% additional tax, as determined by the Employer in good faith in consultation with its legal counsel, the payments described in Section 7 will be delayed until six (6) months after the Termination Date or such longer period of time as the Employer so determines is necessary to avoid imposition of such additional tax; provided that such payments accrue from the Termination Date and all accrued payments and/or benefits will not be delayed for more than nine (9) months after the Termination Date without the consent of Executive. Any payments delayed pursuant to this Section shall bear interest at the simple rate of 5% per annum.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. The parties hereto shall not be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties or covenants relating to such subject matter except as specifically set forth herein.

23. Paragraph Headings. Section headings used in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and will not affect the meaning of any provision of this agreement.

24. Board Approval. The Employer represents that its Board of Directors (or the Compensation Committee thereof) has approved the economic terms of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is entered into as of the date and year first written above, and is being executed on April 16, 2007.

	SL GREEN REALTY CORP.


	By:	/s/ MARC HOLLIDAY
		Name:	Marc Holliday
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer




/s/ MARC HOLLIDAY
Marc Holliday

Exhibit 10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the 16th day of April, 2007, between Andrew Mathias (“Executive”) and SL Green Realty Corp., a Maryland corporation with its principal place of business at 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170 (the “Employer”), and hereby amends and restates, to be effective as of January 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), that certain Employment and Noncompetition Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, between Executive and the Employer (the “Prior Employment Agreement”).

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, shall continue for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 6 below, shall terminate on the fourth (4th) anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Original Term”); provided that the Original Term shall be reduced by six (6) months in the event that Marc Holliday does not remain employed by the Employer as the Chief Executive Officer as of January 18, 2010. The Original Term shall automatically be extended for successive six (6) month periods (each a “Renewal Term”), unless either party gives the other party at least three (3) months written notice of non-renewal prior to the expiration of the then current term. The period of Executive’s employment hereunder consisting of the Original Term and all Renewal Terms, if any, is herein referred to as the “Employment Period.”

2. Employment and Duties.

(a) Duties. During the Employment Period, Executive shall be employed in the business of the Employer and its affiliates. Executive shall serve the Employer as a senior corporate executive and shall have the title of President and Chief Investment Officer of the Employer. Executive will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer. Executive’s duties and authority shall be those as would normally attach to Executive’s position as President and Chief Investment Officer, including such duties and responsibilities as are customary among persons employed in similar capacities for similar companies, and as set forth in the By-laws of the Employer and as otherwise established from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Employer (the “Board”) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer, but in all events such duties shall be commensurate with his position as President and Chief Investment Officer of the Employer.

(b) Best Efforts. Executive agrees to his employment as described in this Section 2 and agrees to devote substantially all of his business time and efforts to the performance of his duties under this Agreement, except as otherwise approved by the Board; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude Executive, so long as there is no material interference with his duties hereunder, from (i) participating as an officer or director of, or advisor to, any charitable or other tax exempt organization or otherwise engaging in charitable, fraternal or trade group activities; (ii) investing and managing his assets as an investor in other entities or business ventures; provided that he performs no management or similar role (or, in the case of investments other than those in entities or business ventures engaged in the Business (as defined in Section 8), he performs a management role comparable to the role that a significant limited partner would have, but performs no day-to-day management or similar role) with respect to such entities or ventures and such investment does not violate Section 8 hereof; and provided, further, that, in any case in which another party involved in the investment has a material business relationship with the Employer, Executive shall give prior written notice thereof to the Board; or

(iii) serving as a member of the Board of Directors of a for-profit corporation with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer.

(c) Travel. In performing his duties hereunder, Executive shall be available for all reasonable travel as the needs of the Employer’s business may require. Executive shall be based in, or within 50 miles of, Manhattan.

3. Compensation and Benefits. In consideration of Executive’s services hereunder, the Employer shall compensate Executive as provided in this Agreement.

(a) Base Salary. The Employer shall pay Executive an aggregate minimum annual salary at the rate of $500,000 per annum during the first three years of the Employment Period and $550,000 per annum thereafter (“Base Salary”). Base Salary shall be payable bi-weekly in accordance with the Employer’s normal business practices and shall be reviewed by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board at least annually.

(b) Incentive Compensation/Bonuses. In addition to Base Salary, during the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible for and shall receive, upon approval of the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, such discretionary annual bonuses as the Employer, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. In addition, Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive compensation plans in effect with respect to senior executive officers of the Employer, as the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. It is expressly understood that, with respect to the awards made to Executive pursuant to the SL Green Realty Corp. 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program, as amended December 2003 (the “2003 Outperformance Plan”), the SL Green Realty Corp. 2005 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of March 15, 2006 (the “2005 Outperformance Plan”) and the SL Green Realty Corp. 2006 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2006 (the “2006 Outperformance Plan” and together with the 2003 Outperformance Plan and 2005 Outperformance Plan, the “Outperformance Plans”), the provisions of the Outperformance Plans, as amended from time to time, and not the provisions of this Agreement shall govern in accordance with their terms, except: (i) to the extent the provisions of this Agreement are specifically referred to or incorporated into the Outperformance Plans and (ii) as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement.

(c) Equity Awards. As determined by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s then current equity incentive plan (the “Plan”), which authorizes the grant of stock options and stock awards of the Employer’s common stock (“Common Stock”), LTIP Units (“LTIP Units”) in SL Green Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and other equity-based awards. Executive will be granted 68,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or, at the Employer’s option, Class A Units (“OP Units”) in the OP, on June 1, 2007, in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation which is consistent with the terms summarized on Exhibit A hereto and which is otherwise consistent with the Employer’s general practices for documentation; and the vesting provisions applicable to Executive’s existing outstanding 14,000 restricted shares granted pursuant to the Prior Employment Agreement which have not yet vested (the “Restricted Shares”) shall as of the date hereof be as summarized on such Exhibit A (and the definitive documentation therefor shall be amended accordingly). In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive an amount equal to the dividends and distributions that Executive would have received with respect to the 68,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units to be issued under this Section 3(c)

in respect of all dividends and distributions having a record date prior to the issuance date of such shares or OP Units and on or after January 1, 2007. With respect to each such dividend or distribution, this payment shall be made on the later of (i) the date hereof or (ii) the payment date established for all stockholders or unitholders for such dividend or distribution. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Full Value Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to the Restricted Shares and the shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units granted pursuant to this Section 3(c), intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up, upon each date on which any of such shares or OP Units vest, equal to 40% of the value of such shares or OP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date.

(d) GKKM Bonus. Executive shall be entitled to receive from the Employer the incentive bonus described in Exhibit B hereto (the “GKKM Bonus”) if any Sale Event (as defined in that certain First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of GKK Manager LLC (“GKKM”), as amended from time to time) occurs during the Employment Period. The amount of the GKKM Bonus to be paid shall be based on the purchase price for GKKM (the “GKKM Purchase Price”) in such Sale Event as set forth on Exhibit B. Any GKKM Bonus payable pursuant to this Section may be paid in the form of cash or any other non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price, at the option of the Employer, and, in addition, if all of the equity holders of GKKM receive their distributions from GKKM relating to a Sale Event in shares of stock in Gramercy Capital Corp. (“GKK”), then the Employer may pay the GKKM Bonus in the form of such shares. Any non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price shall be deemed to have such value as is determined by the Employer, in its reasonable discretion, for purposes of determining whether any GKKM Bonus is payable and valuing any non-cash considered paid to Executive as the GKKM Bonus.

(e) Expenses. Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business related expenses incurred by Executive at the request of or on behalf of the Employer, provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Employer. Any expenses incurred during the Employment Period but not reimbursed by the Employer by the end of the Employment Period, shall remain the obligation of the Employer to so reimburse Executive.

(f) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans. During the Employment Period, Executive and Executive’s immediate family shall be entitled to participate in such health and welfare benefit plans as the Employer shall maintain from time to time for the benefit of senior executive officers of the Employer and their families, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in such plan. Nothing in this Section shall limit the Employer’s right to change or modify or terminate any benefit plan or program as it sees fit from time to time in the normal course of business so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer.

(g) Vacations. Executive shall be entitled to paid vacations in accordance with the then regular procedures of the Employer governing senior executive officers.

(h) Other Benefits. During the Employment Period, the Employer shall provide to Executive such other benefits, as generally made available to other senior executives of the Employer; provided that it is acknowledged that the Employer’s Chief Executive Officer may be provided with additional benefits not made available to Executive.

4. Indemnification and Liability Insurance. The Employer agrees to indemnify Executive to the extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists and may hereafter be amended, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses asserted against, or incurred or suffered by, Executive (including the costs and expenses of legal counsel retained by the Employer to defend Executive and judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by or imposed on such indemnified party) with respect to any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal administrative or investigative in which Executive is made a party or threatened to be made a party, either with regard to his entering into this Agreement with the Employer or in his capacity as an officer or director, or former officer or director, of the Employer or any affiliate thereof for which he may serve in such capacity. The Employer also agrees to secure and maintain officers and directors liability insurance providing coverage for Executive. The provisions of this Section 4 shall remain in effect after this Agreement is terminated irrespective of the reasons for termination.

5. Employer’s Policies. Executive agrees to observe and comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the Employer as adopted by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer from time to time regarding the performance of his duties and to carry out and perform orders, directions and policies communicated to him from time to time by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, so long as same are otherwise consistent with this Agreement.

6. Termination. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated under the following circumstances:

(a) Termination by the Employer.

(i) Death. Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(ii) Disability. If, as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness or disability, Executive shall have been incapable of performing his duties hereunder even with a reasonable accommodation on a full-time basis for the entire period of four consecutive months or any 120 days in a 180-day period, and within 30 days after written Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 6(d)) is given he shall not have returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis, the Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder.

(iii) Cause. The Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean Executive’s: (A) engaging in conduct which is a felony; (B) material breach of any of his obligations under Sections 8(a) through 8(e) of this Agreement; (C) willful misconduct of a material nature or gross negligence with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (D) material fraud with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (E) willful or material violation of any reasonable written rule, regulation or policy of the Employer applicable to senior executives unless such a violation is cured within 30 days after written notice of

such violation by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer; or (F) failure to competently perform his duties which failure is not cured within 30 days after receiving notice from the Employer specifically identifying the manner in which Executive has failed to perform (it being understood that, for this purpose, the manner and level of Executive’s performance shall not be determined based on the financial performance (including without limitation the performance of the stock) of the Employer).

(iv) Without Cause. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by the Employer at any time with or without Cause (as defined in Section 6(a)(iii) above), by the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer or a majority vote of all of the members of the Board upon written notice to Executive, subject only to the severance provisions specifically set forth in Section 7.

(b) Termination by Executive.

(i) Disability. Executive may terminate his employment hereunder for Disability within the meaning of Section 6(a)(ii) above.

(ii) With Good Reason. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Executive with Good Reason by written notice to the Board providing at least ten (10) days notice prior to such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, termination with “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of one of the following events within sixty (60) days prior to such termination:

(A) a material change in duties, responsibilities, status or positions with the Employer that does not represent a promotion from or maintaining of Executive’s duties, responsibilities, status or positions (which, so long as Executive is the President of the Employer, shall include the appointment of another person as co-President of the Employer), except in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment for Cause, disability, retirement or death;

(B) a failure by the Employer to pay compensation when due in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, which failure has not been cured within 5 business days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(C) a material breach by the Employer of any provision of this Agreement, which breach has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance (specifying the nature of the noncompliance) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(D) the Employer’s requiring Executive to be based in an office located more than 50 miles from Manhattan;

(E) a reduction by the Employer in Executive’s Base Salary to less than the minimum Base Salary set forth in Section 3(a);

(F) the failure by the Employer to continue in effect an equity award program or other substantially similar program under which Executive is eligible to receive awards;

(G) a material reduction in Executive’s benefits under any benefit plan (other than an equity award program) compared to those currently received (other than in connection with and proportionate to the reduction of the benefits received by all or most senior executives or undertaken in order to maintain such plan in compliance with any federal, state or local law or regulation governing benefits plans, including, but not limited to, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, shall not constitute Good Reason for the purposes of this Agreement); or

(H) the failure by the Employer to obtain from any successor to the Employer an agreement to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to Section 16 hereof, which has not been cured within 30 days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer.

In addition, any termination by Executive within eighteen (18) months following a Change-in-Control shall be deemed to be a termination with Good Reason.

(iii) Without Good Reason. Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment hereunder without Good Reason, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(c) Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below.

(i) A “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

(A) any Person, together with all “affiliates” and “associates” (as such terms are defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) of such Person, shall become the “beneficial owner” (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Employer representing 25% or more of either (1) the combined voting power of the Employer’s then outstanding securities having the right to vote in an election of the Board (“Voting Securities”) or (2) the then outstanding shares of all classes of stock of the Employer (in either such case other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Employer); or

(B) the members of the Board at the beginning of any consecutive 24-calendar-month period commencing on or after the date hereof (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason other than due to death to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided that any director whose election, or nomination for election by the Employer’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board then still in office who were members of the Board at the beginning of such 24-calendar-month period, shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director; or

(C) the stockholders of the Employer shall approve (1) any consolidation or merger of the Employer or any subsidiary that would result in the Voting Securities of the Employer outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation representing (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) less than 50% of the total voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding

immediately after such merger or consolidation or ceasing to have the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity, (2) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Employer, if the shareholders of the Employer and unitholders of the OP taken as a whole and considered as one class immediately before such transaction own, immediately after consummation of such transaction, equity securities and partnership units possessing less than 50% percent of the surviving or acquiring company and partnership taken as a whole or (3) any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Employer.

(ii) “Person” shall have the meaning used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided however, that the term “Person” shall not include (A) Executive or (B) the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, or any trustee, fiduciary or other person or entity holding securities under any employee benefit plan of the Employer or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, no Change-in-Control shall be deemed to have occurred under clause (i)(A) above by virtue of a “group” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becoming a beneficial owner as described in such clause, if any individual or entity described in clause (A) or (B) of the foregoing sentence is a member of such group.

(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination of Executive’s employment by the Employer or by Executive (other than on account of death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and, as applicable, shall set forth in reasonable detail the fact and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. Executive’s employment shall terminate as of the effective date set forth in the Notice of Termination (the “Termination Date”), which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice of Termination. For avoidance of doubt, a notice of non-renewal pursuant to Section 1 shall not be considered a Notice of Termination.

7. Compensation Upon Termination; Change-in-Control.

(a) Termination By Employer Without Cause or By Executive With Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iv) above,

or (ii) Executive shall terminate his employment hereunder with Good Reason pursuant to Section (6)(b)(ii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of a mutual release agreement with the Employer in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive and the Employer, whereby, in general, each party releases the other from all claims such party may have against the other party (other than (A) claims against the Employer relating to the Employer’s obligations under this Agreement and certain other specified agreements arising in connection with or after Executive’s termination, including, without limitation, Employer’s obligations hereunder to provide severance payments and benefits and accelerated vesting of equity awards and (B) claims against Executive relating to or arising out of any act of fraud, intentional misappropriation of funds, embezzlement or any other action with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliated companies that constitutes a felony under any federal or state statute committed or perpetrated by Executive during the course of Executive’s employment with the Employer or its affiliates, in any event, that would have a material adverse effect on the Employer, or any other claims that may not be released by the Employer under applicable law) (the “Release Agreement”), which the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive (with the date of such effectiveness and irrevocability being referred to herein as the “Release Effectiveness Date”):

(i) Promptly following the Release Effectiveness Date, but no later than the regular payroll payment date for the period in which the Release Effectiveness Date occurs (the “Payment Date”), Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses (including any portion of the annual cash bonus paid in the form of shares of Common Stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity awards, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards, but excluding any annual or other equity awards made other than as payment of a cash bonus) paid to Executive by the Employer in respect of the two most recently completed fiscal years (the “Average Annual Cash Bonus”) multiplied by (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Executive’s average annual Base Salary in effect during the twenty-four (24) months immediately prior to the Termination Date (the “Average Annual Base Salary”) and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. For purposes of vesting

under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, without limiting any other rights that Executive may have under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer for 12 months after the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(a)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(a)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexerciseable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested and exercisable, on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain exercisable until the second January 1 to follow the Termination Date or, if earlier, the expiration of the initial applicable term stated at the time of the grant. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up: (A) equal to the Full Value Gross-Up Amount with respect to any such shares of restricted stock or OP Units and (B) upon the date on which such LTIP Units (or the securities into which such LTIP Units are convertible) are redeemed or exchanged in a taxable transaction, an amount equal to 20% of the lesser of (I) the value of such LTIP Units on the Release Effectiveness Date or (II) the value of such LTIP Units (or other securities into which the LTIP Units were convertible) on the date of such taxable transaction, assuming for purposes of clauses (I) and (II) that the value of each LTIP Unit is equal to the value of one share of Common Stock (as adjusted for any changes in the Conversion Factor (as defined in the partnership agreement of the OP)); provided that, in the event that the Employer determines on or prior to the vesting of such LTIP Units that such LTIP Units are taxable upon vesting in the same manner as restricted shares of Common Stock would have been, the Employer shall pay Executive upon the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the LTIP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date in lieu of the payment otherwise due under clause (B) above. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(a)(iv) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and the provisions of Section 7(a)(iii) above.

(v) In the event such termination occurs in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control then, in addition to the payments and benefits set forth above (or, as specifically cited below, in lieu of such payments and benefits): (A) the Employer shall provide to Executive outplacement benefits provided by a nationally-recognized outplacement firm of Executive’s selection, for a period of up to two (2) years following the Termination Date (such benefits are not to exceed 25% of the Average Annual Base Salary), (B) in lieu of the severance payment set forth in Section

7(a)(ii), Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount in cash equal to two and one-half (2.5) times the sum of (I) the Average Annual Base Salary and (II) the Average Annual Cash Bonus, (C) the continuation of benefits provided for in the first sentence of Section 7(a)(iii) above shall be extended from twelve (12) months to thirty-six (36) months, but shall otherwise be subject to the terms of Section 7(a)(iii) and (D) neither Executive nor the Employer shall be required to execute the Release Agreement and all references throughout to the Release Effectiveness Date shall refer to the Termination Date.

(b) Termination By the Employer For Cause or By Executive Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer for Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iii) above, or (ii) Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder without Good Reason pursuant to Section 6(b)(iii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to receive his earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary on the Termination Date, but, for avoidance of doubt, shall not be entitled to any annual cash bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, severance payment, continuation of benefits or acceleration of vesting or extension of exercise period of any equity awards, except as otherwise provided in the documentation applicable to such equity awards. Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(b), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(c) Termination by Reason of Death. If Executive’s employment terminates due to his death, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits:

(i) On the Termination Date, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall receive an amount equal to any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus (equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the date of Executive’s death (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the date of Executive’s death) and the denominator of which is 365).

(ii) Executive shall be credited with twelve (12) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof, and, if such twelve (12) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the date of Executive’s termination due to his death, and a pro rata portion of the unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and

exercisable on the date of Executive’s death. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive’s estate or to a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on Executive’s death. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(c)(ii) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the SL Green Realty Corp. Amended 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended March 2002 (the “1997 Plan”), which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death in accordance with their terms as currently in effect. Furthermore, upon such death, any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the date of Executive’s termination due to his death.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(c), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(d) Termination by Reason of Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment terminates due to his disability as defined in Section 6(a)(ii) above, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of the Release Agreement, which Release Agreement the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive:

(i) On the Payment Date, Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Average Annual Base Salary and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(d)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(d)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from

another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Executive shall be credited with twelve (12) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof and, if such twelve (12) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the Release Effectiveness Date, and a pro rata portion of the unvested or unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested or exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after January 1, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the Termination Date. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(d)(iv) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the 1997 Plan, which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such disability in accordance with their terms as currently in effect.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(d), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(e) Change-in-Control. Upon a Change-in-Control, any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexercisable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested and exercisable on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(e) (other than the full acceleration of any time-based vesting (but not the payment of the Gross-Up Amount in connection with such acceleration)) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time.

(f) Non-Renewal. In general, the failure to extend the Employment Period for any Renewal Term will not be deemed a termination of employment by either the Employer or Executive subject to the provisions of Section 7(a)-(d) above. However, in the event that the Original Term is reduced by six (6) months in accordance with Section 1 and Executive’s

employment with the Employer is terminated for any reason as of the end of the Original Term, then, to the extent to which such termination date falls within a vesting period for any restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer, then a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested upon such termination, and a pro rata portion of the unvested or unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested or exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested and exercisable upon such termination. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on upon such termination. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(f) (other than the acceleration of time-based vesting provided for herein (but not the payment of the Gross-Up Amount in connection with such acceleration)) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time.

(g) GKK and Other Equity. The Employer and Executive acknowledge that certain equity awards previously made by GKK and affiliates of the Employer refer to and incorporate the terms of any employment agreement entered into between the Employer and Executive from time to time with respect to acceleration of vesting upon termination and/or change-in-control events and, as a result, such terms of this Agreement will, to the extent so referred to and incorporated by reference, will apply to such equity awards.

8. Confidentiality; Prohibited Activities. Executive and the Employer recognize that due to the nature of his employment and relationship with the Employer, Executive has access to and develops confidential business information, proprietary information, and trade secrets relating to the business and operations of the Employer. Executive acknowledges that (i) such information is valuable to the business of the Employer, (ii) disclosure to, or use for the benefit of, any person or entity other than the Employer, would cause irreparable damage to the Employer, (iii) the principal businesses of the Employer are the acquisition, development, management, leasing or financing of any office real estate property, including without limitation the origination of first-mortgage and mezzanine debt or preferred equity financing for real estate projects throughout the United States (collectively, the “Business”), (iv) the Employer is one of the limited number of persons who have developed a business such as the Business, and (v) the Business is national in scope. Executive further acknowledges that his duties for the Employer include the duty to develop and maintain client, customer, employee, and other business relationships on behalf of the Employer; and that access to and development of those close business relationships for the Employer render his services special, unique and extraordinary. In recognition that the goodwill and business relationships described herein are valuable to the Employer, and that loss of or damage to those relationships would destroy or diminish the value of the Employer, and in consideration of the compensation (including severance) arrangements hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Executive, Executive agrees as follows:

	(a) Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement (including any renewals), and at all times thereafter, Executive shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary information of the Employer (“Confidential Information”), and, except in furtherance of the business of the Employer or as specifically required by law or by court order, he shall not directly or indirectly disclose any such information to any person or entity; nor shall he use Confidential Information for any purpose except for the benefit of the Employer. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” includes, without limitation: client or customer lists, identities, contacts, business and financial information (excluding those of Executive prior to

employment with Employer); investment strategies; pricing information or policies, fees or commission arrangements of the Employer; marketing plans, projections, presentations or strategies of the Employer; financial and budget information of the Employer; new personnel acquisition plans; and all other business related information which has not been publicly disclosed by the Employer. This restriction shall apply regardless of whether such Confidential Information is in written, graphic, recorded, photographic, data or any machine readable form or is orally conveyed to, or memorized by, Executive.

(b)	Prohibited Activities. Because Executive’s services to the Employer are essential and because Executive has access to the Employer’s Confidential Information, Executive covenants and agrees that:

	(i) during the Employment Period, and for the one-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason other than (A) non-renewal at the expiration of the Original Term or any Renewal Term or (B) termination by the Employer without Cause or Executive with Good Reason in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control, Executive will not, anywhere in the United States, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors other than any other officer of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), engage, participate or assist, as an owner, partner, employee, consultant, director, officer, trustee or agent, in any element of the Business, subject, however, to Section 8(c) below; and

	(ii) during the Employment Period, and during (x) in the case of clause (A) below, the two-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason (including the expiration of the term of the Agreement) other than a termination in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control that constitutes a termination either by the Employer without Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, or (y) the one-year period following such termination in the case of clause (B) below, Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors who are not officers of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), (A) solicit, encourage, or engage in any activity to induce any Employee of the Employer to terminate employment with the Employer, or to become employed by, or to enter into a business relationship with, any other person or entity, or (B) engage in any activity intentionally to interfere with, disrupt or damage the Business of the Employer, or its relationships with any client, supplier or other business relationship of the Employer. For purposes of this subsection, the term “employee” means any individual who is an employee of or consultant to the Employer (or any affiliate) during the six-month period prior to Executive’s last day of employment.

(c) Other Investments/Activities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Executive is not prohibited by this Section 8 from making investments (i) expressly disclosed to the Employer in writing before the date hereof; (ii) solely for investment purposes and without participating in the business in which the investments are made, in any entity that engages, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of office real estate properties, regardless of where they are located, if (x) Executive’s aggregate investment in each such entity constitutes less than one percent of the equity ownership of such entity, (y) the investment in the entity is in securities

traded on any national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System, and (z) Executive is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls, such entity; or (iii) if the investment is made in (A) assets other than Competing Properties or (B) any entity other than one that is engaged, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of Competing Properties. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Competing Property” means an office real estate property: (i) located outside of New York City, unless the property (A) is not an appropriate investment opportunity for the Employer, (B) is not directly competitive with the Businesses of the Employer and (C) has a fair market value at the time Executive’s investment is made of less than $25 million, or (ii) located in New York City. Additionally, during the Employment Period, for so long as either: (i) GKK is externally advised by the Employer or a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of the Employer (and is not self-managed) or (ii) the Employer directly or indirectly owns securities representing 20% or more of the outstanding common equity of GKK, and unless and until otherwise determined by the Board, Executive shall be permitted to serve as an officer of GKK notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 8.

(d) Employer Property. Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Employer are the sole property of the Employer (“Employer Property”). During his employment, and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Employer, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Employer, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When Executive terminates his employment with the Employer, or upon request of the Employer at any time, Executive shall promptly deliver to the Employer all originals and copies of Employer Property in his possession or control and shall not retain any originals or copies in any form.

(e) No Disparagement. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, Executive shall not intentionally disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about (i) the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; (ii) any product or service provided by the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; or (iii) the Employer’s and its parent’s, affiliates’ or subsidiaries’ prospects for the future. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, the Employer shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about Executive. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit either the Employer or Executive from testifying truthfully in any legal or administrative proceeding.

(f) Remedies. Executive declares that the foregoing limitations in Sections 8(a) through 8(f) above are reasonable and necessary for the adequate protection of the business and the goodwill of the Employer. If any restriction contained in this Section 8 shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by reason of the extent, duration or scope thereof, or otherwise, then the court making such determination shall have the right to reduce such extent, duration, scope, or other provisions hereof to make the restriction consistent with applicable law, and in its reduced form such restriction shall then be enforceable in the manner contemplated hereby. In the event that Executive breaches any of the promises contained in this Section 8, Executive acknowledges that the Employer’s remedy at law for damages will be inadequate and that the Employer will be entitled to specific performance, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction to prevent Executive’s prospective or continuing breach and to maintain the status quo.

The existence of this right to injunctive relief, or other equitable relief, or the Employer’s exercise of any of these rights, shall not limit any other rights or remedies the Employer may have in law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to arbitration contained in Section 9 hereof and the right to compensatory and monetary damages. Executive hereby agrees to waive his right to a jury trial with respect to any action commenced to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive shall have remedies comparable to those of the Employer as set forth above in this Section 8(f) if the Employer breaches
Section 8(e).

(g) Transition. Regardless of the reason for his departure from the Employer, Executive agrees that at the Employer’s sole costs and expense, for a period of not more than 30 days after termination of Executive, he shall take all steps reasonably requested by the Employer to effect a successful transition of client and customer relationships to the person or persons designated by the Employer, subject to Executive’s obligations to his new employer.

(h) Cooperation with Respect to Litigation. During the Employment Period and at all times thereafter, Executive agrees to give prompt written notice to the Employer of any claim relating to the Employer and to cooperate fully, in good faith and to the best of his ability with the Employer in connection with any and all pending, potential or future claims, investigations or actions which directly or indirectly relate to any action, event or activity about which Executive may have knowledge in connection with or as a result of his employment by the Employer hereunder. Such cooperation will include all assistance that the Employer, its counsel or its representatives may reasonably request, including reviewing documents, meeting with counsel, providing factual information and material, and appearing or testifying as a witness; provided, however, that the Employer will reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses, including travel, lodging and meals, incurred by him in fulfilling his obligations under this Section 8(h) and, except as may be required by law or by court order, should Executive then be employed by an entity other than the Employer, such cooperation will not materially interfere with Executive’s then current employment.

(i) Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive termination of Executive’s employment any other provisions relating to the enforcement thereof.

9. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement (other than a controversy or claim arising under Section 8, to the extent necessary for the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) to avail itself of the rights and remedies referred to in Section 8(f)) that is not resolved by Executive and the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) shall be submitted to arbitration in New York, New York in accordance with New York law and the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The determination of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) and Executive and judgment may be entered on the arbitrator(s)’ award in any court having jurisdiction.

10. Conflicting Agreements. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the execution of this Agreement and the performance of his obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which he is a party or is bound, and that he is not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants which would affect the performance of his obligations hereunder.

11. No Duplication of Payments. Executive shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under any of the provisions of this Agreement. For example and for illustration purposes only, Section 3(c) of this Agreement provides, among other things, that (i) the Executive will be granted shares of restricted stock or OP Units in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation (the

“Definitive Documentation”) and (ii) the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to such shares of restricted stock or OP Units upon certain dates (such provision in clause (ii) above, a “Gross-Up Payment Provision”). If the Definitive Documentation also contains a Gross-Up Payment Provision, the Executive shall be entitled to receive payment of the Gross-Up Amount only one (1) time pursuant to either this Agreement or the Definitive Documentation and shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under this Agreement.

12. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand and or sent by prepaid telex, cable or other electronic devices or sent, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail or telecopy or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, telexed, cabled or telecopied, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one business day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service), as follows:

	(a)	if to Executive:

		Andrew Mathias, at the address shown on the execution page hereof.

	(b)	if to the Employer:

	SL Green Realty Corp.
	420 Lexington Avenue
	New York, New York 10170
	Attn: General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer


	With a copy to:

	Clifford Chance US LLP
	200 Park Avenue
	New York, New York 10166
	Attention: Larry Medvinsky

or such other address as either party may from time to time specify by written notice to the other party hereto.

13. Amendments. No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of this Agreement shall be effective unless it shall be in writing and signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification or waiver is sought.

14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) or the application of any such provision (or any portion thereof) to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof (or the remaining portion hereof) or the application of such provision to any other persons or circumstances.

15. Withholding. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from any payments or deemed payments any amount of tax withholding it determines to be required by law.

16. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and assigns, including any corporation with which or into

which the Employer may be merged or which may succeed to its assets or business, provided, however, that the obligations of Executive are personal and shall not be assigned by him. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, assigns, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.

17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such State, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such State.

19. Choice of Venue. Subject to the provisions of Section 9, Executive agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, for the purpose of any action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement.

20. Parachutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if all or any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (including without limitation any accelerated vesting), or any other payments and benefits which Executive receives or is entitled to receive from the Employer or an affiliate, or any combination of the foregoing, would constitute an excess “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (whether or not under an existing plan, arrangement or other agreement) (each such parachute payment, a “Parachute Payment”), and would result in the imposition on Executive of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code or any successor thereto, then, in addition to any other benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid by the Employer an amount in cash equal to the sum of the excise taxes payable by Executive by reason of receiving Parachute Payments plus the amount necessary to put Executive in the same after-tax position (taking into account any and all applicable federal, state and local excise, income or other taxes at the highest possible applicable rates on such Parachute Payments (including without limitation any payments under this Section 20)) as if no excise taxes had been imposed with respect to Parachute Payments (the “Parachute Gross-up”). The amount of any payment under this Section 20 shall be computed by a certified public accounting firm of national reputation reasonably selected by the Employer. Executive and the Employer will provide the accounting firms with all information which any accounting firm reasonably deems necessary in computing the Parachute Gross-up to be made available to Executive. In the event that the Internal Revenue Service or a court, as applicable, finally and in a decision that has become unappealable, determines that a greater or lesser amount of tax is due, then the Employer shall within five business days thereafter shall pay the additional amounts, or Executive within five business days after receiving a refund shall pay over the amount refunded to the Employer, respectively; provided that (i) Executive shall not initiate any proceeding or other contests regarding these matters, other than at the direction of the Employer, and shall provide notice to the Employer of any proceeding or other contest regarding these matters initiated by the Internal Revenue Service, and (ii) the Employer shall be entitled to direct and control all such proceeding and other contests, if it commits to and does pay all costs (including without limitation legal and other professional fees) associated therewith.

21. Section 409A. To the extent required by Section 409A of the Code and regulations thereunder to avoid imposition of the 20% additional tax, as determined by the Employer in good faith in consultation with its legal counsel, the payments described in Section 7 will be delayed until six (6) months after the Termination Date or such longer period of time as the Employer so determines is necessary to avoid imposition of such additional tax; provided that such payments accrue from the

Termination Date and all accrued payments and/or benefits will not be delayed for more than nine (9) months after the Termination Date without the consent of Executive. Any payments delayed pursuant to this Section shall bear interest at the simple rate of 5% per annum.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. The parties hereto shall not be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties or covenants relating to such subject matter except as specifically set forth herein.

23. Paragraph Headings. Section headings used in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and will not affect the meaning of any provision of this agreement.

24. Board Approval. The Employer represents that its Board of Directors (or the Compensation Committee thereof) has approved the economic terms of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is entered into as of the date and year first written above, and is being executed on April 16, 2007.

	SL GREEN REALTY CORP.


	By:	/s/ MARC HOLLIDAY
		Name: Marc Holliday
		Title: Chief Executive Officer

EXECUTIVE:


/s/ ANDREW MATHIAS
Name: Andrew Mathias

Exhibit 10.3

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the 16th day of April, 2007, between Gregory F. Hughes (“Executive”) and SL Green Realty Corp., a Maryland corporation with its principal place of business at 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170 (the “Employer”), and hereby amends and restates, to be effective as of January 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), that certain Employment and Noncompetition Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2004, between Executive and the Employer (the “Prior Employment Agreement”).

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, shall continue for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 6 below, shall terminate on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Original Term”). The Original Term shall automatically be extended for successive six (6) month periods (each a “Renewal Term”), unless either party gives the other party at least three (3) months written notice of non-renewal prior to the expiration of the then current term. The period of Executive’s employment hereunder consisting of the Original Term and all Renewal Terms, if any, is herein referred to as the “Employment Period.”

2. Employment and Duties.

(a) Duties. During the Employment Period, Executive shall be employed in the business of the Employer and its affiliates. Executive shall serve the Employer as a senior corporate executive and shall have the title of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Employer. Executive will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer. Executive’s duties and authority shall be those as would normally attach to Executive’s position as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, including such duties and responsibilities as are customary among persons employed in similar capacities for similar companies, and as set forth in the By-laws of the Employer and as otherwise established from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Employer (the “Board”) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer, but in all events such duties shall be commensurate with his position as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Employer.

(b) Best Efforts. Executive agrees to his employment as described in this Section 2 and agrees to devote substantially all of his business time and efforts to the performance of his duties under this Agreement, except as otherwise approved by the Board; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude Executive, so long as there is no material interference with his duties hereunder, from (i) participating as an officer or director of, or advisor to, any charitable or other tax exempt organization or otherwise engaging in charitable, fraternal or trade group activities; (ii) investing and managing his assets as an investor in other entities or business ventures; provided that he performs no management or similar role (or, in the case of investments other than those in entities or business ventures engaged in the Business (as defined in Section 8), he performs a management role comparable to the role that a significant limited partner would have, but performs no day-to-day management or similar role) with respect to such entities or ventures and such investment does not violate Section 8 hereof; and provided, further, that, in any case in which another party involved in the investment has a material business relationship with the Employer, Executive shall give prior written notice thereof to the Board; or (iii) serving as a member of the Board of Directors of a for-profit corporation with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer.

(c) Travel. In performing his duties hereunder, Executive shall be available for all reasonable travel as the needs of the Employer’s business may require. Executive shall be based in, or within 50 miles of, Manhattan.

3. Compensation and Benefits. In consideration of Executive’s services hereunder, the Employer shall compensate Executive as provided in this Agreement.

(a) Base Salary. The Employer shall pay Executive an aggregate minimum annual salary at the rate of $500,000 per annum during the Employment Period (“Base Salary”). Base Salary shall be payable bi-weekly in accordance with the Employer’s normal business practices and shall be reviewed by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board at least annually.

(b) Incentive Compensation/Bonuses. In addition to Base Salary, during the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible for and shall receive, upon approval of the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, such discretionary annual bonuses as the Employer, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. In addition, Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive compensation plans in effect with respect to senior executive officers of the Employer, as the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. It is expressly understood that, with respect to the awards made to Executive pursuant to the SL Green Realty Corp. 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program, as amended December 2003 (the “2003 Outperformance Plan”), the SL Green Realty Corp. 2005 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of March 15, 2006 (the “2005 Outperformance Plan”) and the SL Green Realty Corp. 2006 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2006 (the “2006 Outperformance Plan” and together with the 2003 Outperformance Plan and 2005 Outperformance Plan, the “Outperformance Plans”), the provisions of the Outperformance Plans, as amended from time to time, and not the provisions of this Agreement shall govern in accordance with their terms, except: (i) to the extent the provisions of this Agreement are specifically referred to or incorporated into the Outperformance Plans and (ii) as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement.

(c) Equity Awards. As determined by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s then current equity incentive plan (the “Plan”), which authorizes the grant of stock options and stock awards of the Employer’s common stock (“Common Stock”), LTIP Units (“LTIP Units”) in SL Green Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and other equity-based awards. Executive will be granted 37,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or, at the Employer’s option, Class A Units (“OP Units”) in the OP, on June 1, 2007, in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation which is consistent with the terms summarized on Exhibit A hereto and which is otherwise consistent with the Employer’s general practices for documentation. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive an amount equal to the dividends and distributions that Executive would have received with respect to the 37,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units to be issued under this Section 3(c) in respect of all dividends and distributions having a record date prior to the issuance date of such shares or OP Units and on or after January 1, 2007. With respect to each such dividend or distribution, this payment shall be made on the later of (i) the date hereof or (ii) the payment date established for all stockholders or unitholders for such dividend or distribution. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Full Value Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to the shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units granted pursuant to this Section 3(c), intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up, upon each date on which any of such shares or OP Units vest, equal to 40% of the value of such shares

or OP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date. Additionally, with respect to the option to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock granted on February 1, 2004, 10,000 of the 30,000 shares otherwise scheduled to vest thereunder in 2009, shall vest as of the date hereof. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, the vesting and other terms of all existing stock options, shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units and other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer prior to the date hereof shall remain unchanged.

(d) GKKM Bonus. Executive shall be entitled to receive from the Employer the incentive bonus described in Exhibit B hereto (the “GKKM Bonus”) if any Sale Event (as defined in that certain First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of GKK Manager LLC (“GKKM”), as amended from time to time) occurs during the Employment Period. The amount of the GKKM Bonus to be paid shall be based on the purchase price for GKKM (the “GKKM Purchase Price”) in such Sale Event as set forth on Exhibit B. Any GKKM Bonus payable pursuant to this Section may be paid in the form of cash or any other non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price, at the option of the Employer, and, in addition, if all of the equity holders of GKKM receive their distributions from GKKM relating to a Sale Event in shares of stock in Gramercy Capital Corp. (“GKK”), then the Employer may pay the GKKM Bonus in the form of such shares. Any non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price shall be deemed to have such value as is determined by the Employer, in its reasonable discretion, for purposes of determining whether any GKKM Bonus is payable and valuing any non-cash considered paid to Executive as the GKKM Bonus.

(e) Expenses. Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business related expenses incurred by Executive at the request of or on behalf of the Employer, provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Employer. Any expenses incurred during the Employment Period but not reimbursed by the Employer by the end of the Employment Period, shall remain the obligation of the Employer to so reimburse Executive.

(f) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans. During the Employment Period, Executive and Executive’s immediate family shall be entitled to participate in such health and welfare benefit plans as the Employer shall maintain from time to time for the benefit of senior executive officers of the Employer and their families, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in such plan. Nothing in this Section shall limit the Employer’s right to change or modify or terminate any benefit plan or program as it sees fit from time to time in the normal course of business so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer.

(g) Vacations. Executive shall be entitled to paid vacations in accordance with the then regular procedures of the Employer governing senior executive officers.

(h) Other Benefits. During the Employment Period, the Employer shall provide to Executive such other benefits, as generally made available to other senior executives of the Employer; provided that it is acknowledged that the Employer’s Chief Executive Officer may be provided with additional benefits not made available to Executive.

4. Indemnification and Liability Insurance. The Employer agrees to indemnify Executive to the extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists and may hereafter be amended, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses asserted against, or incurred or suffered by, Executive (including the costs and expenses of legal counsel retained by the Employer to defend Executive and judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by or imposed on such indemnified party) with respect to any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal administrative or investigative in which Executive is made a party or threatened to be made a party, either with regard to his entering into this Agreement with the Employer or in his capacity as an officer or director, or former officer or director, of the Employer or any affiliate thereof for which he may serve in such capacity. The Employer also agrees to secure and maintain officers and directors liability insurance providing coverage for Executive. The provisions of this Section 4 shall remain in effect after this Agreement is terminated irrespective of the reasons for termination.

5. Employer’s Policies. Executive agrees to observe and comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the Employer as adopted by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer from time to time regarding the performance of his duties and to carry out and perform orders, directions and policies communicated to him from time to time by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, so long as same are otherwise consistent with this Agreement.

6. Termination. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated under the following circumstances:

(a) Termination by the Employer.

(i) Death. Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(ii) Disability. If, as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness or disability, Executive shall have been incapable of performing his duties hereunder even with a reasonable accommodation on a full-time basis for the entire period of four consecutive months or any 120 days in a 180-day period, and within 30 days after written Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 6(d)) is given he shall not have returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis, the Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder.

(iii) Cause. The Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean Executive’s: (A) engaging in conduct which is a felony; (B) material breach of any of his obligations under Sections 8(a) through 8(e) of this Agreement; (C) willful misconduct of a material nature or gross negligence with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (D) material fraud with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; or (E) failure to competently perform his duties which failure is not cured within 30 days after receiving notice from the Employer specifically identifying the manner in which Executive has failed to perform (it being understood that, for this purpose, the manner and level of Executive’s performance shall not be determined based on the financial performance (including without limitation the performance of the stock) of the Employer).

(iv) Without Cause. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by the Employer at any time with or without Cause (as defined in Section 6(a)(iii) above), by the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer or a majority vote of all of the members of the Board upon written notice to Executive, subject only to the severance provisions specifically set forth in Section 7.

(b) Termination by Executive.

(i) Disability. Executive may terminate his employment hereunder for Disability within the meaning of Section 6(a)(ii) above.

(ii) With Good Reason. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Executive with Good Reason by written notice to the Board providing at least ten (10) days notice prior to such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, termination with “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of one of the following events within sixty (60) days prior to such termination:

(A) a material change in duties, responsibilities, status or positions with the Employer that does not represent a promotion from or maintaining of Executive’s duties, responsibilities, status or positions, except in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment for Cause, disability, retirement or death;

(B) a failure by the Employer to pay compensation when due in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, which failure has not been cured within 5 business days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(C) a material breach by the Employer of any provision of this Agreement, which breach has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance (specifying the nature of the noncompliance) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(D) the Employer’s requiring Executive to be based in an office located more than 50 miles from Manhattan;

(E) a reduction by the Employer in Executive’s Base Salary to less than the minimum Base Salary set forth in Section 3(a);

(F) the failure by the Employer to continue in effect an equity award program or other substantially similar program under which Executive is eligible to receive awards;

(G) a material reduction in Executive’s benefits under any benefit plan (other than an equity award program) compared to those currently received (other than in connection with and proportionate to the reduction of the benefits received by all or most senior executives or undertaken in order to maintain such plan in compliance with any federal, state or local law or regulation governing benefits plans, including, but not limited to, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, shall not constitute Good Reason for the purposes of this Agreement); or

(H) the failure by the Employer to obtain from any successor to the Employer an agreement to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to Section 16 hereof, which has not been cured within 30 days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer.

In addition, any termination by Executive within eighteen (18) months following a Change-in-Control shall be deemed to be a termination with Good Reason.

(iii) Without Good Reason. Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment hereunder without Good Reason, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(c) Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below.

(i) A “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

(A) any Person, together with all “affiliates” and “associates” (as such terms are defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) of such Person, shall become the “beneficial owner” (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Employer representing 25% or more of either (1) the combined voting power of the Employer’s then outstanding securities having the right to vote in an election of the Board (“Voting Securities”) or (2) the then outstanding shares of all classes of stock of the Employer (in either such case other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Employer); or

(B) the members of the Board at the beginning of any consecutive 24-calendar-month period commencing on or after the date hereof (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason other than due to death to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided that any director whose election, or nomination for election by the Employer’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board then still in office who were members of the Board at the beginning of such 24-calendar-month period, shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director; or

(C) the stockholders of the Employer shall approve (1) any consolidation or merger of the Employer or any subsidiary that would result in the Voting Securities of the Employer outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation representing (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) less than 50% of the total voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation or ceasing to have the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity, (2) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Employer, if the shareholders of the Employer and unitholders of the OP taken as a whole and considered as one class immediately before such transaction own, immediately after consummation of such transaction, equity securities and partnership units possessing less than 50% percent of the surviving or acquiring company and partnership taken as a whole

or (3) any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Employer.

(ii) “Person” shall have the meaning used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided however, that the term “Person” shall not include (A) Executive or (B) the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, or any trustee, fiduciary or other person or entity holding securities under any employee benefit plan of the Employer or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, no Change-in-Control shall be deemed to have occurred under clause (i)(A) above by virtue of a “group” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becoming a beneficial owner as described in such clause, if any individual or entity described in clause (A) or (B) of the foregoing sentence is a member of such group.

(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination of Executive’s employment by the Employer or by Executive (other than on account of death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and, as applicable, shall set forth in reasonable detail the fact and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. Executive’s employment shall terminate as of the effective date set forth in the Notice of Termination (the “Termination Date”), which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice of Termination. For avoidance of doubt, a notice of non-renewal pursuant to Section 1 shall not be considered a Notice of Termination.

7. Compensation Upon Termination; Change-in-Control.

(a) Termination By Employer Without Cause or By Executive With Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iv) above, or (ii) Executive shall terminate his employment hereunder with Good Reason pursuant to Section (6)(b)(ii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of a mutual release agreement with the Employer in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive and the Employer, whereby, in general, each party releases the other from all claims such party may have against the other party (other than (A) claims against the Employer relating to the Employer’s obligations under this Agreement and certain other specified agreements arising in connection with or after Executive’s termination, including, without limitation, Employer’s obligations hereunder to provide severance payments and benefits and

accelerated vesting of equity awards and (B) claims against Executive relating to or arising out of any act of fraud, intentional misappropriation of funds, embezzlement or any other action with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliated companies that constitutes a felony under any federal or state statute committed or perpetrated by Executive during the course of Executive’s employment with the Employer or its affiliates, in any event, that would have a material adverse effect on the Employer, or any other claims that may not be released by the Employer under applicable law) (the “Release Agreement”), which the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive (with the date of such effectiveness and irrevocability being referred to herein as the “Release Effectiveness Date”):

(i) Promptly following the Release Effectiveness Date, but no later than the regular payroll payment date for the period in which the Release Effectiveness Date occurs (the “Payment Date”), Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses (including any portion of the annual cash bonus paid in the form of shares of Common Stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity awards, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards, but excluding any annual or other equity awards made other than as payment of a cash bonus) paid to Executive by the Employer in respect of the two most recently completed fiscal years (the “Average Annual Cash Bonus”) multiplied by (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Executive’s average annual Base Salary in effect during the twenty-four (24) months immediately prior to the Termination Date (the “Average Annual Base Salary”) and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. For purposes of vesting under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, without limiting any other rights that Executive may have under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer for 12 months after the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(a)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(a)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement

being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexerciseable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested and exercisable, on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after February 3, 2004 shall remain exercisable until the second January 1 to follow the Termination Date or, if earlier, the expiration of the initial applicable term stated at the time of the grant. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up: (A) equal to the Full Value Gross-Up Amount with respect to any such shares of restricted stock or OP Units and (B) upon the date on which such LTIP Units (or the securities into which such LTIP Units are convertible) are redeemed or exchanged in a taxable transaction, an amount equal to 20% of the lesser of (I) the value of such LTIP Units on the Release Effectiveness Date or (II) the value of such LTIP Units (or other securities into which the LTIP Units were convertible) on the date of such taxable transaction, assuming for purposes of clauses (I) and (II) that the value of each LTIP Unit is equal to the value of one share of Common Stock (as adjusted for any changes in the Conversion Factor (as defined in the partnership agreement of the OP)); provided that, in the event that the Employer determines on or prior to the vesting of such LTIP Units that such LTIP Units are taxable upon vesting in the same manner as restricted shares of Common Stock would have been, the Employer shall pay Executive upon the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the LTIP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date in lieu of the payment otherwise due under clause (B) above. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(a)(iv) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and the provisions of Section 7(a)(iii) above.

(v) In the event such termination occurs in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control then, in addition to the payments and benefits set forth above (or, as specifically cited below, in lieu of such payments and benefits): (A) the Employer shall provide to Executive outplacement benefits provided by a nationally-recognized outplacement firm of Executive’s selection, for a period of up to two (2) years following the Termination Date (such benefits are not to exceed 25% of the Average Annual Base Salary), (B) in lieu of the severance payment set forth in Section 7(a)(ii), Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount in cash equal to two and one-half (2.5) times the sum of (I) the Average Annual Base Salary and (II) the Average Annual Cash Bonus, (C) the continuation of benefits provided for in the first sentence of Section 7(a)(iii) above shall be extended from twelve (12) months to thirty-six (36) months, but shall otherwise be subject to the terms of Section 7(a)(iii) and (D) neither Executive nor the Employer shall be required to execute the Release Agreement and all references throughout to the Release Effectiveness Date shall refer to the Termination Date.

(b) Termination By the Employer For Cause or By Executive Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer for Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iii) above, or (ii) Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder without Good Reason pursuant to Section 6(b)(iii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to receive his earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary on the Termination Date, but, for avoidance of doubt, shall not be entitled to any annual cash bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, severance payment, continuation of benefits or acceleration of vesting or extension of exercise period of any equity awards, except as otherwise provided in the documentation applicable to such equity awards. Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(b), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(c) Termination by Reason of Death. If Executive’s employment terminates due to his death, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits:

(i) On the Termination Date, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall receive an amount equal to any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus (equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the date of Executive’s death (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the date of Executive’s death) and the denominator of which is 365).

(ii) Executive shall be credited with twelve (12) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof, and, if such twelve (12) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the date of Executive’s termination due to his death, and a pro rata portion of the unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s death. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive’s estate or to a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on Executive’s death. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(c)(ii) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the SL Green Realty Corp. Amended 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended March 2002 (the “1997 Plan”), which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death in accordance

with their terms as currently in effect. Furthermore, upon such death, any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after February 3, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the date of Executive’s termination due to his death.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(c), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(d) Termination by Reason of Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment terminates due to his disability as defined in Section 6(a)(ii) above, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of the Release Agreement, which Release Agreement the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive:

(i) On the Payment Date, Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Average Annual Base Salary and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(d)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(d)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Executive shall be credited with twelve (12) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof and, if such twelve (12) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall

become vested on the Release Effectiveness Date, and a pro rata portion of the unvested or unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested or exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after February 3, 2004 shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the Termination Date. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(d)(iv) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the 1997 Plan, which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such disability in accordance with their terms as currently in effect.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(d), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(e) Change-in-Control. Upon a Change-in-Control, any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexercisable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested and exercisable on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(e) (other than the full acceleration of any time-based vesting (but not the payment of the Gross-Up Amount in connection with such acceleration)) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time.

(f) GKK and Other Equity. The Employer and Executive acknowledge that certain equity awards previously made by GKK and affiliates of the Employer refer to and incorporate the terms of any employment agreement entered into between the Employer and Executive from time to time with respect to acceleration of vesting upon termination and/or change-in-control events and, as a result, such terms of this Agreement will, to the extent so referred to and incorporated by reference, will apply to such equity awards.

8. Confidentiality; Prohibited Activities. Executive and the Employer recognize that due to the nature of his employment and relationship with the Employer, Executive has access to and develops confidential business information, proprietary information, and trade secrets relating to the business and operations of the Employer. Executive acknowledges that (i) such information is valuable to the business of the Employer, (ii) disclosure to, or use for the benefit of, any person or entity other than the Employer, would cause irreparable damage to the Employer, (iii) the principal businesses of the Employer are the acquisition, development, management, leasing or financing of any office real estate property, including

without limitation the origination of first-mortgage and mezzanine debt or preferred equity financing for real estate projects throughout the United States (collectively, the “Business”), (iv) the Employer is one of the limited number of persons who have developed a business such as the Business, and (v) the Business is national in scope. Executive further acknowledges that his duties for the Employer include the duty to develop and maintain client, customer, employee, and other business relationships on behalf of the Employer; and that access to and development of those close business relationships for the Employer render his services special, unique and extraordinary. In recognition that the goodwill and business relationships described herein are valuable to the Employer, and that loss of or damage to those relationships would destroy or diminish the value of the Employer, and in consideration of the compensation (including severance) arrangements hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Executive, Executive agrees as follows:

(a) Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement (including any renewals), and at all times thereafter, Executive shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary information of the Employer (“Confidential Information”), and, except in furtherance of the business of the Employer or as specifically required by law or by court order, he shall not directly or indirectly disclose any such information to any person or entity; nor shall he use Confidential Information for any purpose except for the benefit of the Employer. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” includes, without limitation: client or customer lists, identities, contacts, business and financial information (excluding those of Executive prior to employment with Employer); investment strategies; pricing information or policies, fees or commission arrangements of the Employer; marketing plans, projections, presentations or strategies of the Employer; financial and budget information of the Employer; new personnel acquisition plans; and all other business related information which has not been publicly disclosed by the Employer. This restriction shall apply regardless of whether such Confidential Information is in written, graphic, recorded, photographic, data or any machine readable form or is orally conveyed to, or memorized by, Executive.

(b) Prohibited Activities. Because Executive’s services to the Employer are essential and because Executive has access to the Employer’s Confidential Information, Executive covenants and agrees that:

(i) during the Employment Period, and for the one-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason other than (A) non-renewal at the expiration of the Original Term or any Renewal Term or (B) termination by the Employer without Cause or Executive with Good Reason in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control, Executive will not, anywhere in the United States, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors other than any other officer of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), engage, participate or assist, as an owner, partner, employee, consultant, director, officer, trustee or agent, in any element of the Business, subject, however, to Section 8(c) below; and

(ii) during the Employment Period, and during (x) in the case of clause (A) below, the two-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason (including the expiration of the term of the Agreement) other than a termination in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control that constitutes a termination either by the Employer without Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, or (y) the one-year period following such termination in the case of clause (B) below, Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the

unanimous consent of the Directors who are not officers of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), (A) solicit, encourage, or engage in any activity to induce any Employee of the Employer to terminate employment with the Employer, or to become employed by, or to enter into a business relationship with, any other person or entity, or (B) engage in any activity intentionally to interfere with, disrupt or damage the Business of the Employer, or its relationships with any client, supplier or other business relationship of the Employer. For purposes of this subsection, the term “employee” means any individual who is an employee of or consultant to the Employer (or any affiliate) during the six-month period prior to Executive’s last day of employment.

(c) Other Investments/Activities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Executive is not prohibited by this Section 8 from making investments (i) expressly disclosed to the Employer in writing before the date hereof; (ii) solely for investment purposes and without participating in the business in which the investments are made, in any entity that engages, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of office real estate properties, regardless of where they are located, if (x) Executive’s aggregate investment in each such entity constitutes less than one percent of the equity ownership of such entity, (y) the investment in the entity is in securities traded on any national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System, and (z) Executive is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls, such entity; or (iii) if the investment is made in (A) assets other than Competing Properties or (B) any entity other than one that is engaged, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of Competing Properties. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Competing Property” means an office real estate property: (i) located outside of New York City, unless the property (A) is not an appropriate investment opportunity for the Employer, (B) is not directly competitive with the Businesses of the Employer and (C) has a fair market value at the time Executive’s investment is made of less than $25 million, or (ii) located in New York City. Additionally, during the Employment Period, for so long as either: (i) GKK is externally advised by the Employer or a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of the Employer (and is not self-managed) or (ii) the Employer directly or indirectly owns securities representing 20% or more of the outstanding common equity of GKK, and unless and until otherwise determined by the Board, Executive shall be permitted to serve as an officer of GKK notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 8.

(d) Employer Property. Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Employer are the sole property of the Employer (“Employer Property”). During his employment, and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Employer, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Employer, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When Executive terminates his employment with the Employer, or upon request of the Employer at any time, Executive shall promptly deliver to the Employer all originals and copies of Employer Property in his possession or control and shall not retain any originals or copies in any form.

(e) No Disparagement. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, Executive shall not intentionally disclose or cause to be disclosed

any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about (i) the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; (ii) any product or service provided by the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; or (iii) the Employer’s and its parent’s, affiliates’ or subsidiaries’ prospects for the future. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, the Employer shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about Executive. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit either the Employer or Executive from testifying truthfully in any legal or administrative proceeding.

(f) Remedies. Executive declares that the foregoing limitations in Sections 8(a) through 8(f) above are reasonable and necessary for the adequate protection of the business and the goodwill of the Employer. If any restriction contained in this Section 8 shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by reason of the extent, duration or scope thereof, or otherwise, then the court making such determination shall have the right to reduce such extent, duration, scope, or other provisions hereof to make the restriction consistent with applicable law, and in its reduced form such restriction shall then be enforceable in the manner contemplated hereby. In the event that Executive breaches any of the promises contained in this Section 8, Executive acknowledges that the Employer’s remedy at law for damages will be inadequate and that the Employer will be entitled to specific performance, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction to prevent Executive’s prospective or continuing breach and to maintain the status quo. The existence of this right to injunctive relief, or other equitable relief, or the Employer’s exercise of any of these rights, shall not limit any other rights or remedies the Employer may have in law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to arbitration contained in Section 9 hereof and the right to compensatory and monetary damages. Executive hereby agrees to waive his right to a jury trial with respect to any action commenced to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive shall have remedies comparable to those of the Employer as set forth above in this Section 8(f) if the Employer breaches Section 8(e).

(g) Transition. Regardless of the reason for his departure from the Employer, Executive agrees that at the Employer’s sole costs and expense, for a period of not more than 30 days after termination of Executive, he shall take all steps reasonably requested by the Employer to effect a successful transition of client and customer relationships to the person or persons designated by the Employer, subject to Executive’s obligations to his new employer.

(h) Cooperation with Respect to Litigation. During the Employment Period and at all times thereafter, Executive agrees to give prompt written notice to the Employer of any claim relating to the Employer and to cooperate fully, in good faith and to the best of his ability with the Employer in connection with any and all pending, potential or future claims, investigations or actions which directly or indirectly relate to any action, event or activity about which Executive may have knowledge in connection with or as a result of his employment by the Employer hereunder. Such cooperation will include all assistance that the Employer, its counsel or its representatives may reasonably request, including reviewing documents, meeting with counsel, providing factual information and material, and appearing or testifying as a witness; provided, however, that the Employer will reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses, including travel, lodging and meals, incurred by him in fulfilling his obligations under this Section 8(h) and, except as may be required by law or by court order, should Executive then be employed by an entity other than the Employer, such cooperation will not materially interfere with Executive’s then current employment.

(i) Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive termination of Executive’s employment any other provisions relating to the enforcement thereof.

9. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement (other than a controversy or claim arising under Section 8, to the extent necessary for the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) to avail itself of the rights and remedies referred to in Section 8(f)) that is not resolved by Executive and the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) shall be submitted to arbitration in New York, New York in accordance with New York law and the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The determination of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) and Executive and judgment may be entered on the arbitrator(s)’ award in any court having jurisdiction.

10. Conflicting Agreements. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the execution of this Agreement and the performance of his obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which he is a party or is bound, and that he is not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants which would affect the performance of his obligations hereunder.

11. No Duplication of Payments. Executive shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under any of the provisions of this Agreement. For example and for illustration purposes only, Section 3(c) of this Agreement provides, among other things, that (i) the Executive will be granted shares of restricted stock or OP Units in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation (the “Definitive Documentation”) and (ii) the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to such shares of restricted stock or OP Units upon certain dates (such provision in clause (ii) above, a “Gross-Up Payment Provision”). If the Definitive Documentation also contains a Gross-Up Payment Provision, the Executive shall be entitled to receive payment of the Gross-Up Amount only one (1) time pursuant to either this Agreement or the Definitive Documentation and shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under this Agreement.

12. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand and or sent by prepaid telex, cable or other electronic devices or sent, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail or telecopy or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, telexed, cabled or telecopied, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one business day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service), as follows:

	(a)	if to Executive:

		Gregory F. Hughes, at the address shown on the execution page hereof.

	(b)	if to the Employer:

		SL Green Realty Corp.
		420 Lexington Avenue
		New York, New York 10170
		Attn: General Counsel and Chief Executive Officer

		With a copy to:

		Clifford Chance US LLP
		200 Park Avenue
		New York, New York 10166
		Attention: Larry Medvinsky

or such other address as either party may from time to time specify by written notice to the other party hereto.

13. Amendments. No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of this Agreement shall be effective unless it shall be in writing and signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification or waiver is sought.

14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) or the application of any such provision (or any portion thereof) to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof (or the remaining portion hereof) or the application of such provision to any other persons or circumstances.

15. Withholding. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from any payments or deemed payments any amount of tax withholding it determines to be required by law.

16. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and assigns, including any corporation with which or into which the Employer may be merged or which may succeed to its assets or business, provided, however, that the obligations of Executive are personal and shall not be assigned by him. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, assigns, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.

17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such State, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such State.

19. Choice of Venue. Subject to the provisions of Section 9, Executive agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, for the purpose of any action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement.

20. Parachutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if all or any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (including without limitation any accelerated vesting), or any other payments and benefits which Executive receives or is entitled to receive from the Employer or an affiliate, or any combination of the foregoing, would constitute an excess “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (whether or not under an existing plan, arrangement or other agreement) (each such parachute payment, a “Parachute Payment”), and would result in the imposition on Executive of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code or any successor thereto, then, in addition to any other benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid by the Employer an amount in cash equal to the sum of the excise taxes payable by Executive by reason of receiving Parachute Payments plus the amount necessary to put Executive in the same after-tax position (taking into account any and all applicable federal, state and local excise, income or other taxes at the highest possible applicable rates on such Parachute Payments (including without limitation any payments under this Section 20)) as if no excise taxes had been imposed with respect to Parachute Payments (the “Parachute Gross-up”). The amount of any payment under this Section 20 shall be computed by a certified public accounting firm of

national reputation reasonably selected by the Employer. Executive and the Employer will provide the accounting firms with all information which any accounting firm reasonably deems necessary in computing the Parachute Gross-up to be made available to Executive. In the event that the Internal Revenue Service or a court, as applicable, finally and in a decision that has become unappealable, determines that a greater or lesser amount of tax is due, then the Employer shall within five business days thereafter shall pay the additional amounts, or Executive within five business days after receiving a refund shall pay over the amount refunded to the Employer, respectively; provided that (i) Executive shall not initiate any proceeding or other contests regarding these matters, other than at the direction of the Employer, and shall provide notice to the Employer of any proceeding or other contest regarding these matters initiated by the Internal Revenue Service, and (ii) the Employer shall be entitled to direct and control all such proceeding and other contests, if it commits to and does pay all costs (including without limitation legal and other professional fees) associated therewith.

21. Section 409A. To the extent required by Section 409A of the Code and regulations thereunder to avoid imposition of the 20% additional tax, as determined by the Employer in good faith in consultation with its legal counsel, the payments described in Section 7 will be delayed until six (6) months after the Termination Date or such longer period of time as the Employer so determines is necessary to avoid imposition of such additional tax; provided that such payments accrue from the Termination Date and all accrued payments and/or benefits will not be delayed for more than nine (9) months after the Termination Date without the consent of Executive. Any payments delayed pursuant to this Section shall bear interest at the simple rate of 5% per annum.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. The parties hereto shall not be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties or covenants relating to such subject matter except as specifically set forth herein.

23. Paragraph Headings. Section headings used in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and will not affect the meaning of any provision of this agreement.

24. Board Approval. The Employer represents that its Board of Directors (or the Compensation Committee thereof) has approved the economic terms of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is entered into as of the date and year first written above, and is being executed on April 16, 2007.

	SL GREEN REALTY CORP.


	By:	/s/ MARC HOLLIDAY
		Name: Marc Holliday
		Title: Chief Executive Officer

EXECUTIVE:

/s/ GREGORY F. HUGHES
Name: Gregory F. Hughes

Exhibit 10.4

EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

This EMPLOYMENT AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the 16th day of April, 2007, between Andrew Levine (“Executive”) and SL Green Realty Corp., a Maryland corporation with its principal place of business at 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10170 (the “Employer”), to be effective as of January 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”).

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date shall continue for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 6 below, shall terminate on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date (the “Original Term”). The Original Term shall automatically be extended for successive six (6) month periods (each a “Renewal Term”), unless either party gives the other party at least three (3) months written notice of non-renewal prior to the expiration of the then current term. The period of Executive’s employment hereunder consisting of the Original Term and all Renewal Terms, if any, is herein referred to as the “Employment Period.”

2. Employment and Duties.

(a) Duties. During the Employment Period, Executive shall be employed in the business of the Employer and its affiliates. Executive shall serve the Employer as a senior corporate executive and shall have the title of Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of the Employer. Executive will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer. Executive’s duties and authority shall be those as would normally attach to Executive’s position as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, including such duties and responsibilities as are customary among persons employed in similar capacities for similar companies, and as set forth in the By-laws of the Employer and as otherwise established from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Employer (the “Board”) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer, but in all events such duties shall be commensurate with his position as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of the Employer.

(b) Best Efforts. Executive agrees to his employment as described in this Section 2 and agrees to devote substantially all of his business time and efforts to the performance of his duties under this Agreement, except as otherwise approved by the Board; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude Executive, so long as there is no material interference with his duties hereunder, from (i) participating as an officer or director of, or advisor to, any charitable or other tax exempt organization or otherwise engaging in charitable, fraternal or trade group activities; (ii) investing and managing his assets as an investor in other entities or business ventures; provided that he performs no management or similar role (or, in the case of investments other than those in entities or business ventures engaged in the Business (as defined in Section 8), he performs a management role comparable to the role that a significant limited partner would have, but performs no day-to-day management or similar role) with respect to such entities or ventures and such investment does not violate Section 8 hereof; and provided, further, that, in any case in which another party involved in the investment has a material business relationship with the Employer, Executive shall give prior written notice thereof to the Board; or (iii) serving as a member of the Board of Directors of a for-profit corporation with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer.

(c) Travel. In performing his duties hereunder, Executive shall be available for all reasonable travel as the needs of the Employer’s business may require. Executive shall be based in, or within 50 miles of, Manhattan.

3. Compensation and Benefits. In consideration of Executive’s services hereunder, the Employer shall compensate Executive as provided in this Agreement.

(a) Base Salary. The Employer shall pay Executive an aggregate minimum annual salary at the rate of $350,000 per annum during the Employment Period (“Base Salary”). Base Salary shall be payable bi-weekly in accordance with the Employer’s normal business practices and shall be reviewed by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board at least annually.

(b) Incentive Compensation/Bonuses. In addition to Base Salary, during the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible for and shall receive, upon approval of the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, such discretionary annual bonuses as the Employer, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. In addition, Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive compensation plans in effect with respect to senior executive officers of the Employer, as the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, may deem appropriate to reward Executive for job performance. It is expressly understood that, with respect to the awards made to Executive pursuant to the SL Green Realty Corp. 2003 Long-Term Outperformance Compensation Program, as amended December 2003 (the “2003 Outperformance Plan”), the SL Green Realty Corp. 2005 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of March 15, 2006 (the “2005 Outperformance Plan”) and the SL Green Realty Corp. 2006 Long-Term Outperformance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2006 (the “2006 Outperformance Plan” and together with the 2003 Outperformance Plan and 2005 Outperformance Plan, the “Outperformance Plans”), the provisions of the Outperformance Plans, as amended from time to time, and not the provisions of this Agreement shall govern in accordance with their terms, except: (i) to the extent the provisions of this Agreement are specifically referred to or incorporated into the Outperformance Plans and (ii) as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement.

(c) Equity Awards. As determined by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s then current equity incentive plan (the “Plan”), which authorizes the grant of stock options and stock awards of the Employer’s common stock (“Common Stock”), LTIP Units (“LTIP Units”) in SL Green Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “OP”) and other equity-based awards. Executive will be granted 14,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or, at the Employer’s option, Class A Units (“OP Units”) in the OP, on June 1, 2007, in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation which is consistent with the terms summarized on Exhibit A hereto and which is otherwise consistent with the Employer’s general practices for documentation. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive an amount equal to the dividends and distributions that Executive would have received with respect to the 14,000 shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units to be issued under this Section 3(c) in respect of all dividends and distributions having a record date prior to the issuance date of such shares or OP Units and on or after January 1, 2007. With respect to each such dividend or distribution, this payment shall be made on the later of (i) the date hereof or (ii) the payment date established for all stockholders or unitholders for such dividend or distribution. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Full Value Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to the shares of restricted Common Stock or OP Units granted pursuant to this Section 3(c), intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up, upon each date on which any of such shares or OP Units vest, equal to 40% of the value of such shares or OP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date.

(d) GKKM Bonus. Executive shall be entitled to receive from the Employer the incentive bonus described in Exhibit B hereto (the “GKKM Bonus”) if any Sale Event (as defined

in that certain First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of GKK Manager LLC (“GKKM”), as amended from time to time) occurs during the Employment Period. The amount of the GKKM Bonus to be paid shall be based on the purchase price for GKKM (the “GKKM Purchase Price”) in such Sale Event as set forth on Exhibit B. Any GKKM Bonus payable pursuant to this Section may be paid in the form of cash or any other non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price, at the option of the Employer, and, in addition, if all of the equity holders of GKKM receive their distributions from GKKM relating to a Sale Event in shares of stock in Gramercy Capital Corp. (“GKK”), then the Employer may pay the GKKM Bonus in the form of such shares. Any non-cash consideration constituting part of the GKKM Purchase Price shall be deemed to have such value as is determined by the Employer, in its reasonable discretion, for purposes of determining whether any GKKM Bonus is payable and valuing any non-cash considered paid to Executive as the GKKM Bonus.

(e) Expenses. Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business related expenses incurred by Executive at the request of or on behalf of the Employer, provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Employer. Any expenses incurred during the Employment Period but not reimbursed by the Employer by the end of the Employment Period, shall remain the obligation of the Employer to so reimburse Executive.

(f) Health and Welfare Benefit Plans. During the Employment Period, Executive and Executive’s immediate family shall be entitled to participate in such health and welfare benefit plans as the Employer shall maintain from time to time for the benefit of senior executive officers of the Employer and their families, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in such plan. Nothing in this Section shall limit the Employer’s right to change or modify or terminate any benefit plan or program as it sees fit from time to time in the normal course of business so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer.

(g) Vacations. Executive shall be entitled to paid vacations in accordance with the then regular procedures of the Employer governing senior executive officers.

(h) Other Benefits. During the Employment Period, the Employer shall provide to Executive such other benefits, as generally made available to other senior executives of the Employer; provided that it is acknowledged that the Employer’s Chief Executive Officer may be provided with additional benefits not made available to Executive.

4. Indemnification and Liability Insurance. The Employer agrees to indemnify Executive to the extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists and may hereafter be amended, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses asserted against, or incurred or suffered by, Executive (including the costs and expenses of legal counsel retained by the Employer to defend Executive and judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred

by or imposed on such indemnified party) with respect to any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal administrative or investigative in which Executive is made a party or threatened to be made a party, either with regard to his entering into this Agreement with the Employer or in his capacity as an officer or director, or former officer or director, of the Employer or any affiliate thereof for which he may serve in such capacity. The Employer also agrees to secure and maintain officers and directors liability insurance providing coverage for Executive. The provisions of this Section 4 shall remain in effect after this Agreement is terminated irrespective of the reasons for termination.

5. Employer’s Policies. Executive agrees to observe and comply with the reasonable rules and regulations of the Employer as adopted by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer from time to time regarding the performance of his duties and to carry out and perform orders, directions and policies communicated to him from time to time by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, so long as same are otherwise consistent with this Agreement.

6. Termination. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated under the following circumstances:

(a) Termination by the Employer.

(i) Death. Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(ii) Disability. If, as a result of Executive’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness or disability, Executive shall have been incapable of performing his duties hereunder even with a reasonable accommodation on a full-time basis for the entire period of four consecutive months or any 120 days in a 180-day period, and within 30 days after written Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 6(d)) is given he shall not have returned to the performance of his duties hereunder on a full-time basis, the Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder.

(iii) Cause. The Employer may terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean Executive’s: (A) engaging in conduct which is a felony; (B) material breach of any of his obligations under Sections 8(a) through 8(e) of this Agreement; (C) willful misconduct of a material nature or gross negligence with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (D) material fraud with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliates; (E) willful or material violation of any reasonable written rule, regulation or policy of the Employer applicable to senior executives unless such a violation is cured within 30 days after written notice of such violation by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer; or (F) failure to competently perform his duties which failure is not cured within 30 days after receiving notice from the Employer specifically identifying the manner in which Executive has failed to perform (it being understood that, for this purpose, the manner and level of Executive’s performance shall not be determined based on the financial performance (including without limitation the performance of the stock) of the Employer).

(iv) Without Cause. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by the Employer at any time with or without Cause (as defined in Section 6(a)(iii) above), by the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer or a majority vote of all of the members of the Board upon written notice to Executive, subject only to the severance provisions specifically set forth in Section 7.

(b) Termination by Executive.

(i) Disability. Executive may terminate his employment hereunder for Disability within the meaning of Section 6(a)(ii) above.

(ii) With Good Reason. Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Executive with Good Reason by written notice to the Board providing at least ten (10) days notice prior to such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, termination with “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of one of the following events within sixty (60) days prior to such termination:

(A) a material change in duties, responsibilities, status or positions with the Employer that does not represent a promotion from or maintaining of Executive’s duties, responsibilities, status or positions, except in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment for Cause, disability, retirement or death;

(B) a failure by the Employer to pay compensation when due in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, which failure has not been cured within 5 business days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(C) a material breach by the Employer of any provision of this Agreement, which breach has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance (specifying the nature of the noncompliance) has been given by Executive to the Employer;

(D) the Employer’s requiring Executive to be based in an office located more than 50 miles from Manhattan;

(E) a reduction by the Employer in Executive’s Base Salary to less than the minimum Base Salary set forth in Section 3(a);

(F) the failure by the Employer to continue in effect an equity award program or other substantially similar program under which Executive is eligible to receive awards;

(G) a material reduction in Executive’s benefits under any benefit plan (other than an equity award program) compared to those currently received (other than in connection with and proportionate to the reduction of the benefits received by all or most senior executives or undertaken in order to maintain such plan in compliance with any federal, state or local law or regulation governing benefits plans, including, but not limited to, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, shall not constitute Good Reason for the purposes of this Agreement); or

(H) the failure by the Employer to obtain from any successor to the Employer an agreement to be bound by this Agreement pursuant to Section 16 hereof, which has not been cured within 30 days after the notice of the failure (specifying the same) has been given by Executive to the Employer.

In addition, any termination by Executive within eighteen (18) months following a Change-in-Control shall be deemed to be a termination with Good Reason.

(iii) Without Good Reason. Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment hereunder without Good Reason, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(c) Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below.

(i) A “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

(A) any Person, together with all “affiliates” and “associates” (as such terms are defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) of such Person, shall become the “beneficial owner” (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Employer representing 25% or more of either (1) the combined voting power of the Employer’s then outstanding securities having the right to vote in an election of the Board (“Voting Securities”) or (2) the then outstanding shares of all classes of stock of the Employer (in either such case other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Employer); or

(B) the members of the Board at the beginning of any consecutive 24-calendar-month period commencing on or after the date hereof (the “Incumbent Directors”) cease for any reason other than due to death to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board; provided that any director whose election, or nomination for election by the Employer’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the Board then still in office who were members of the Board at the beginning of such 24-calendar-month period, shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director; or

(C) the stockholders of the Employer shall approve (1) any consolidation or merger of the Employer or any subsidiary that would result in the Voting Securities of the Employer outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation representing (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) less than 50% of the total voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation or ceasing to have the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity, (2) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of transactions contemplated or arranged by any party as a single plan) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Employer, if the shareholders of the Employer and unitholders of the OP taken as a whole and considered as one class immediately before such transaction own, immediately after consummation of such transaction, equity securities and partnership units possessing less than 50% percent of the surviving or acquiring company and partnership taken as a whole or (3) any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Employer.

stock or other Voting Securities outstanding, increases (x) the proportionate number of shares of stock of the Employer beneficially owned by any Person to 25% or more of the shares of stock then outstanding or (y) the proportionate voting power represented by the Voting Securities beneficially owned by any Person to 25% or more of the combined voting power of all then outstanding Voting Securities; provided, however, that if any Person referred to in clause (x) or (y) of this sentence shall thereafter become the beneficial owner of any additional stock of the Employer or other Voting Securities (other than pursuant to a share split, stock dividend, or similar transaction), then a “Change-in-Control” shall be deemed to have occurred for purposes of the foregoing clause (A).

(ii) “Person” shall have the meaning used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided however, that the term “Person” shall not include (A) Executive or (B) the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, or any trustee, fiduciary or other person or entity holding securities under any employee benefit plan of the Employer or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, no Change-in-Control shall be deemed to have occurred under clause (i)(A) above by virtue of a “group” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becoming a beneficial owner as described in such clause, if any individual or entity described in clause (A) or (B) of the foregoing sentence is a member of such group.

(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination of Executive’s employment by the Employer or by Executive (other than on account of death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and, as applicable, shall set forth in reasonable detail the fact and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. Executive’s employment shall terminate as of the effective date set forth in the Notice of Termination (the “Termination Date”), which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice of Termination. For avoidance of doubt, a notice of non-renewal pursuant to Section 1 shall not be considered a Notice of Termination.

7. Compensation Upon Termination; Change-in-Control.

(a) Termination By Employer Without Cause or By Executive With Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iv) above, or (ii) Executive shall terminate his employment hereunder with Good Reason pursuant to Section (6)(b)(ii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of a mutual release agreement with the Employer in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive and the Employer, whereby, in general, each party releases the other from all claims such party may have against the other party (other than (A) claims against the Employer relating to the Employer’s obligations under this Agreement and certain other specified agreements arising in connection with or after Executive’s termination, including, without limitation, Employer’s obligations hereunder to provide severance payments and benefits and accelerated vesting of equity awards and (B) claims against Executive relating to or arising out of any act of fraud, intentional misappropriation of funds, embezzlement or any other action with regard to the Employer or any of its affiliated companies that constitutes a felony under any federal or state statute committed or perpetrated by Executive during the course of Executive’s employment with the Employer or its affiliates, in any event, that would have a material adverse

effect on the Employer, or any other claims that may not be released by the Employer under applicable law) (the “Release Agreement”), which the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive (with the date of such effectiveness and irrevocability being referred to herein as the “Release Effectiveness Date”):

(i) Promptly following the Release Effectiveness Date, but no later than the regular payroll payment date for the period in which the Release Effectiveness Date occurs (the “Payment Date”), Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses (including any portion of the annual cash bonus paid in the form of shares of Common Stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity awards, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards, but excluding any annual or other equity awards made other than as payment of a cash bonus) paid to Executive by the Employer in respect of the two most recently completed fiscal years (the “Average Annual Cash Bonus”) multiplied by (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Executive’s average annual Base Salary in effect during the twenty-four (24) months immediately prior to the Termination Date (the “Average Annual Base Salary”) and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of twelve (12) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. For purposes of vesting under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, without limiting any other rights that Executive may have under the 2003 Outperformance Plan, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer for 12 months after the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(a)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(a)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the

Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexerciseable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall not be forfeited on the Termination Date and shall become vested and exercisable, on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after the date hereof shall remain exercisable until the second January 1 to follow the Termination Date or, if earlier, the expiration of the initial applicable term stated at the time of the grant. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive an additional cash amount (the “Gross-Up Amount”) with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date, intended to serve generally as a tax gross-up: (A) equal to the Full Value Gross-Up Amount with respect to any such shares of restricted stock or OP Units and (B) upon the date on which such LTIP Units (or the securities into which such LTIP Units are convertible) are redeemed or exchanged in a taxable transaction, an amount equal to 20% of the lesser of (I) the value of such LTIP Units on the Release Effectiveness Date or (II) the value of such LTIP Units (or other securities into which the LTIP Units were convertible) on the date of such taxable transaction, assuming for purposes of clauses (I) and (II) that the value of each LTIP Unit is equal to the value of one share of Common Stock (as adjusted for any changes in the Conversion Factor (as defined in the partnership agreement of the OP)); provided that, in the event that the Employer determines on or prior to the vesting of such LTIP Units that such LTIP Units are taxable upon vesting in the same manner as restricted shares of Common Stock would have been, the Employer shall pay Executive upon the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the LTIP Units included in Executive’s taxable income on such date in lieu of the payment otherwise due under clause (B) above. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(a)(iv) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and the provisions of Section 7(a)(iii) above.

(v) In the event such termination occurs in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control then, in addition to the payments and benefits set forth above (or, as specifically cited below, in lieu of such payments and benefits): (A) the Employer shall provide to Executive outplacement benefits provided by a nationally-recognized outplacement firm of Executive’s selection, for a period of up to two (2) years following the Termination Date (such benefits are not to exceed 25% of the Average Annual Base Salary), (B) in lieu of the severance payment set forth in Section 7(a)(ii), Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Release Effectiveness Date, an amount in cash equal to two (2) times the sum of (I) the Average Annual Base Salary and (II) the Average Annual Cash Bonus, (C) the continuation of benefits provided for in the first sentence of Section 7(a)(iii) above shall be extended from twelve (12) months to thirty-six (36) months, but shall otherwise be subject to the terms of Section 7(a)(iii) and (D) neither Executive nor the Employer shall be required to execute the Release Agreement and all references throughout to the Release Effectiveness Date shall refer to the Termination Date.

(b) Termination By the Employer For Cause or By Executive Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive is terminated by the Employer for Cause pursuant to Section 6(a)(iii) above, or (ii) Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder without Good Reason pursuant to Section 6(b)(iii) above, then the Employment Period shall terminate as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to receive his earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary on the

Termination Date, but, for avoidance of doubt, shall not be entitled to any annual cash bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, severance payment, continuation of benefits or acceleration of vesting or extension of exercise period of any equity awards, except as otherwise provided in the documentation applicable to such equity awards. Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(b), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(c) Termination by Reason of Death. If Executive’s employment terminates due to his death, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits:

(i) On the Termination Date, Executive’s estate (or a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death) shall receive an amount equal to any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus (equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the date of Executive’s death (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the date of Executive’s death) and the denominator of which is 365).

(ii) Executive shall be credited with six (6) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof, and, if such six (6) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the date of Executive’s termination due to his death, and a pro rata portion of the unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s death. In addition, the Employer shall pay to Executive’s estate or to a beneficiary designated by Executive in writing prior to his death the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on Executive’s death. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(c)(ii) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the SL Green Realty Corp. Amended 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended March 2002 (the “1997 Plan”), which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such death in accordance with their terms as currently in effect. Furthermore, upon such death, any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after the date hereof shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the date of Executive’s termination due to his death.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(c), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(d) Termination by Reason of Disability. In the event that Executive’s employment terminates due to his disability as defined in Section 6(a)(ii) above, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits, subject to Executive’s execution of the Release Agreement, which Release Agreement the Employer shall execute within five (5) business days after such execution by Executive, and the effectiveness and irrevocability of the Release Agreement with respect to Executive:

(i) On the Payment Date, Executive shall receive any earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary and a prorated annual cash bonus equal to the Average Annual Cash Bonus multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the fiscal year in which Executive’s employment terminates through the Termination Date (and the number of days in the prior fiscal year, in the event that Executive’s annual cash bonus for such year had not been determined as of the Termination Date) and the denominator of which is 365.

(ii) Executive shall receive as severance pay and in lieu of any further compensation for periods subsequent to the Termination Date, in a single payment on the Payment Date, an amount in cash equal to the sum of (A) the Average Annual Base Salary and (B) the Average Annual Cash Bonus.

(iii) Executive shall continue to receive all benefits described in Section 3(f) existing on the Termination Date for a period of thirty-six (36) months after the Termination Date, subject to the terms and conditions upon which such benefits may be offered to continuing senior executives from time to time. For purposes of the application of such benefits, Executive shall be treated as if he had remained in the employ of the Employer with a Base Salary at the rate in effect on the date of termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) nothing in this Section 7(d)(iii) shall restrict the ability of the Employer to amend or terminate the plans and programs governing the benefits described in Section 3(f) from time to time in its sole discretion so long as it does so for all senior executives of the Employer, and (B) the Employer shall in no event be required to provide any benefits otherwise required by this Section 7(d)(iii) after such time as Executive becomes entitled to receive benefits of the same type from another employer or recipient of Executive’s services (such entitlement being determined without regard to any individual waivers or other similar arrangements).

(iv) Executive shall be credited with six (6) months after termination under any provisions governing restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer relating to the vesting or initial exercisability thereof and, if such six (6) months of credit would fall within a vesting period, a pro rata portion of the unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested on the Release Effectiveness Date, and a pro rata portion of the unvested or unexercisable stock options granted to Executive by the Employer that otherwise would have become vested or exercisable upon the conclusion of such vesting period shall become vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date; provided that any unvested or unexercisable restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units, options or other equity-based awards that were granted as payment of a cash bonus, as determined at the time of grant

by the Compensation Committee of the Board, in its sole discretion, and reflected in the minutes or consents of the Compensation Committee of the Board relating to the approval of such equity awards shall become fully vested and exercisable on the Release Effectiveness Date. Any vested unexercised stock options granted to Executive by the Employer on or after the date hereof shall remain vested and exercisable until the earlier of (A) the date on which the term of such stock options otherwise would have expired, or (B) the second January 1 after the Termination Date. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the Release Effectiveness Date. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(d)(iv) shall not apply to (1) grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time and (2) option grants made under the 1997 Plan, which such options shall become fully vested and exercisable on the date of Executive’s termination due to such disability in accordance with their terms as currently in effect.

Other than as may be provided under Section 4 or as expressly provided in this Section 7(d), the Employer shall have no further obligations hereunder following such termination.

(e) Change-in-Control. Upon a Change-in-Control, any unvested shares of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units or other equity-based awards (i.e., shares, OP Units, LTIP Units or other awards then still subject to restrictions under the applicable award agreement) granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested (i.e., free from such restrictions), and any unexercisable or unvested stock options granted to Executive by the Employer shall become vested and exercisable on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. In addition, the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to any shares of restricted stock, OP Units or LTIP Units that vest on the effective date of such Change-in-Control. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 7(e) (other than the full acceleration of any time-based vesting (but not the payment of the Gross-Up Amount in connection with such acceleration)) shall not apply to grants made under the Outperformance Plans, which shall be governed by their terms as in effect from time to time.

(f) GKK and Other Equity. The Employer and Executive acknowledge that certain equity awards previously made by GKK and affiliates of the Employer refer to and incorporate the terms of any employment agreement entered into between the Employer and Executive from time to time with respect to acceleration of vesting upon termination and/or change-in-control events and, as a result, such terms of this Agreement will, to the extent so referred to and incorporated by reference, will apply to such equity awards.

8. Confidentiality; Prohibited Activities. Executive and the Employer recognize that due to the nature of his employment and relationship with the Employer, Executive has access to and develops confidential business information, proprietary information, and trade secrets relating to the business and operations of the Employer. Executive acknowledges that (i) such information is valuable to the business of the Employer, (ii) disclosure to, or use for the benefit of, any person or entity other than the Employer, would cause irreparable damage to the Employer, (iii) the principal businesses of the Employer are the acquisition, development, management, leasing or financing of any office real estate property, including without limitation the origination of first-mortgage and mezzanine debt or preferred equity financing for real estate projects throughout the United States (collectively, the “Business”), (iv) the Employer is one of the limited number of persons who have developed a business such as the Business, and (v) the Business is national in scope. Executive further acknowledges that his duties for the Employer include the duty to develop and maintain client, customer, employee, and other business relationships on behalf of the Employer; and that access to and development of those close business relationships for the Employer

render his services special, unique and extraordinary. In recognition that the goodwill and business relationships described herein are valuable to the Employer, and that loss of or damage to those relationships would destroy or diminish the value of the Employer, and in consideration of the compensation (including severance) arrangements hereunder, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Executive, Executive agrees as follows:

(a) Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement (including any renewals), and at all times thereafter, Executive shall maintain the confidentiality of all confidential or proprietary information of the Employer (“Confidential Information”), and, except in furtherance of the business of the Employer or as specifically required by law or by court order, he shall not directly or indirectly disclose any such information to any person or entity; nor shall he use Confidential Information for any purpose except for the benefit of the Employer. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” includes, without limitation: client or customer lists, identities, contacts, business and financial information (excluding those of Executive prior to employment with Employer); investment strategies; pricing information or policies, fees or commission arrangements of the Employer; marketing plans, projections, presentations or strategies of the Employer; financial and budget information of the Employer; new personnel acquisition plans; and all other business related information which has not been publicly disclosed by the Employer. This restriction shall apply regardless of whether such Confidential Information is in written, graphic, recorded, photographic, data or any machine readable form or is orally conveyed to, or memorized by, Executive.

(b) Prohibited Activities. Because Executive’s services to the Employer are essential and because Executive has access to the Employer’s Confidential Information, Executive covenants and agrees that:

(i) during the Employment Period, and for the one-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason other than (A) non-renewal at the expiration of the Original Term or any Renewal Term or (B) termination by the Employer without Cause or Executive with Good Reason in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control, Executive will not, anywhere in the United States, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors other than any other officer of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), engage, participate or assist, as an owner, partner, employee, consultant, director, officer, trustee or agent, in any element of the Business, subject, however, to Section 8(c) below; and

(ii) during the Employment Period, and during (x) in the case of clause (A) below, the two-year period following the termination of Executive by either party for any reason (including the expiration of the term of the Agreement) other than a termination in connection with or within eighteen (18) months after a Change-in-Control that constitutes a termination either by the Employer without Cause or by Executive with Good Reason, or (y) the one-year period following such termination in the case of clause (B) below, Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Board which shall include the unanimous consent of the Directors who are not officers of the Employer, directly or indirectly (individually, or through or on behalf of another entity as owner, partner, agent, employee, consultant, or in any other capacity), (A) solicit, encourage, or engage in any activity to induce any Employee of the Employer to terminate employment with the Employer, or to become employed by, or to enter into a business relationship with, any other person or entity, or (B) engage in any activity intentionally to interfere with, disrupt

or damage the Business of the Employer, or its relationships with any client, supplier or other business relationship of the Employer. For purposes of this subsection, the term “employee” means any individual who is an employee of or consultant to the Employer (or any affiliate) during the six-month period prior to Executive’s last day of employment.

(c) Other Investments/Activities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Executive is not prohibited by this Section 8 from making investments (i) expressly disclosed to the Employer in writing before the date hereof; (ii) solely for investment purposes and without participating in the business in which the investments are made, in any entity that engages, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of office real estate properties, regardless of where they are located, if (x) Executive’s aggregate investment in each such entity constitutes less than one percent of the equity ownership of such entity, (y) the investment in the entity is in securities traded on any national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System, and (z) Executive is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls, such entity; or (iii) if the investment is made in (A) assets other than Competing Properties or (B) any entity other than one that is engaged, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, development, construction, operation, management, financing or leasing of Competing Properties. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Competing Property” means an office real estate property: (i) located outside of New York City, unless the property (A) is not an appropriate investment opportunity for the Employer, (B) is not directly competitive with the Businesses of the Employer and (C) has a fair market value at the time Executive’s investment is made of less than $25 million, or (ii) located in New York City. Additionally, during the Employment Period, for so long as either: (i) GKK is externally advised by the Employer or a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of the Employer (and is not self-managed) or (ii) the Employer directly or indirectly owns securities representing 20% or more of the outstanding common equity of GKK, and unless and until otherwise determined by the Board, Executive shall be permitted to serve as an officer of GKK notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 8.

(d) Employer Property. Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Employer are the sole property of the Employer (“Employer Property”). During his employment, and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Employer, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Employer, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When Executive terminates his employment with the Employer, or upon request of the Employer at any time, Executive shall promptly deliver to the Employer all originals and copies of Employer Property in his possession or control and shall not retain any originals or copies in any form.

(e) No Disparagement. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, Executive shall not intentionally disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about (i) the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; (ii) any product or service provided by the Employer and its parent, affiliates or subsidiaries, if any; or (iii) the Employer’s and its parent’s, affiliates’ or subsidiaries’ prospects for the future. For one year following termination of Executive’s employment for any reason, the Employer shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any negative, adverse or derogatory comments or information about Executive. Nothing in this

Section shall prohibit either the Employer or Executive from testifying truthfully in any legal or administrative proceeding.

(f) Remedies. Executive declares that the foregoing limitations in Sections 8(a) through 8(f) above are reasonable and necessary for the adequate protection of the business and the goodwill of the Employer. If any restriction contained in this Section 8 shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by reason of the extent, duration or scope thereof, or otherwise, then the court making such determination shall have the right to reduce such extent, duration, scope, or other provisions hereof to make the restriction consistent with applicable law, and in its reduced form such restriction shall then be enforceable in the manner contemplated hereby. In the event that Executive breaches any of the promises contained in this Section 8, Executive acknowledges that the Employer’s remedy at law for damages will be inadequate and that the Employer will be entitled to specific performance, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction to prevent Executive’s prospective or continuing breach and to maintain the status quo. The existence of this right to injunctive relief, or other equitable relief, or the Employer’s exercise of any of these rights, shall not limit any other rights or remedies the Employer may have in law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to arbitration contained in Section 9 hereof and the right to compensatory and monetary damages. Executive hereby agrees to waive his right to a jury trial with respect to any action commenced to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Executive shall have remedies comparable to those of the Employer as set forth above in this Section 8(f) if the Employer breaches Section 8(e).

(g) Transition. Regardless of the reason for his departure from the Employer, Executive agrees that at the Employer’s sole costs and expense, for a period of not more than 30 days after termination of Executive, he shall take all steps reasonably requested by the Employer to effect a successful transition of client and customer relationships to the person or persons designated by the Employer, subject to Executive’s obligations to his new employer.

(h) Cooperation with Respect to Litigation. During the Employment Period and at all times thereafter, Executive agrees to give prompt written notice to the Employer of any claim relating to the Employer and to cooperate fully, in good faith and to the best of his ability with the Employer in connection with any and all pending, potential or future claims, investigations or actions which directly or indirectly relate to any action, event or activity about which Executive may have knowledge in connection with or as a result of his employment by the Employer hereunder. Such cooperation will include all assistance that the Employer, its counsel or its representatives may reasonably request, including reviewing documents, meeting with counsel, providing factual information and material, and appearing or testifying as a witness; provided, however, that the Employer will reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses, including travel, lodging and meals, incurred by him in fulfilling his obligations under this Section 8(h) and, except as may be required by law or by court order, should Executive then be employed by an entity other than the Employer, such cooperation will not materially interfere with Executive’s then current employment.

(i) Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive termination of Executive’s employment any other provisions relating to the enforcement thereof.

9. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement (other than a controversy or claim arising under Section 8, to the extent necessary for the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) to avail itself of the rights and remedies referred to in Section 8(f)) that is not resolved by Executive and the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) shall be submitted to arbitration in New York, New York in accordance with New York law

and the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The determination of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive and binding on the Employer (or its affiliates, where applicable) and Executive and judgment may be entered on the arbitrator(s)’ award in any court having jurisdiction.

10. Conflicting Agreements. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the execution of this Agreement and the performance of his obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which he is a party or is bound, and that he is not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants which would affect the performance of his obligations hereunder.

11. No Duplication of Payments. Executive shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under any of the provisions of this Agreement. For example and for illustration purposes only, Section 3(c) of this Agreement provides, among other things, that (i) the Executive will be granted shares of restricted stock or OP Units in accordance with and subject to definitive documentation (the “Definitive Documentation”) and (ii) the Employer shall pay Executive the Gross-Up Amount with respect to such shares of restricted stock or OP Units upon certain dates (such provision in clause (ii) above, a “Gross-Up Payment Provision”). If the Definitive Documentation also contains a Gross-Up Payment Provision, the Executive shall be entitled to receive payment of the Gross-Up Amount only one (1) time pursuant to either this Agreement or the Definitive Documentation and shall not be entitled to receive duplicate payments under this Agreement.

12. Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand and or sent by prepaid telex, cable or other electronic devices or sent, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail or telecopy or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, telexed, cabled or telecopied, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one business day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service), as follows:

(a) if to Executive:

Andrew Levine, at the address shown on the execution page hereof.

(b) if to the Employer:

SL Green Realty Corp.
420 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10170

Attn: Chief Executive Officer

With a copy to:

Clifford Chance US LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10166

Attention: Larry Medvinsky

or such other address as either party may from time to time specify by written notice to the other party hereto.

13. Amendments. No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of this Agreement shall be effective unless it shall be in writing and signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification or waiver is sought.

14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) or the application of any such provision (or any portion thereof) to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof (or the remaining portion hereof) or the application of such provision to any other persons or circumstances.

15. Withholding. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from any payments or deemed payments any amount of tax withholding it determines to be required by law.

16. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective successors and assigns, including any corporation with which or into which the Employer may be merged or which may succeed to its assets or business, provided, however, that the obligations of Executive are personal and shall not be assigned by him. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executive’s personal and legal representatives, executors, administrators, assigns, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.

17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such State, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such State.

19. Choice of Venue. Subject to the provisions of Section 9, Executive agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, for the purpose of any action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement.

20. Parachutes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if all or any portion of the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (including without limitation any accelerated vesting), or any other payments and benefits which Executive receives or is entitled to receive from the Employer or an affiliate, or any combination of the foregoing, would constitute an excess “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (whether or not under an existing plan, arrangement or other agreement) (each such parachute payment, a “Parachute Payment”), and would result in the imposition on Executive of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code or any successor thereto, then, in addition to any other benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid by the Employer an amount in cash equal to the sum of the excise taxes payable by Executive by reason of receiving Parachute Payments plus the amount necessary to put Executive in the same after-tax position (taking into account any and all applicable federal, state and local excise, income or other taxes at the highest possible applicable rates on such Parachute Payments (including without limitation any payments under this Section 20)) as if no excise taxes had been imposed with respect to Parachute Payments (the “Parachute Gross-up”). The amount of any payment under this Section 20 shall be computed by a certified public accounting firm of national reputation reasonably selected by the Employer. Executive and the Employer will provide the accounting firms with all information which any accounting firm reasonably deems necessary in computing the Parachute Gross-up to be made available to Executive. In the event that the Internal

Revenue Service or a court, as applicable, finally and in a decision that has become unappealable, determines that a greater or lesser amount of tax is due, then the Employer shall within five business days thereafter shall pay the additional amounts, or Executive within five business days after receiving a refund shall pay over the amount refunded to the Employer, respectively; provided that (i) Executive shall not initiate any proceeding or other contests regarding these matters, other than at the direction of the Employer, and shall provide notice to the Employer of any proceeding or other contest regarding these matters initiated by the Internal Revenue Service, and (ii) the Employer shall be entitled to direct and control all such proceeding and other contests, if it commits to and does pay all costs (including without limitation legal and other professional fees) associated therewith.

21. Section 409A. To the extent required by Section 409A of the Code and regulations thereunder to avoid imposition of the 20% additional tax, as determined by the Employer in good faith in consultation with its legal counsel, the payments described in Section 7 will be delayed until six (6) months after the Termination Date or such longer period of time as the Employer so determines is necessary to avoid imposition of such additional tax; provided that such payments accrue from the Termination Date and all accrued payments and/or benefits will not be delayed for more than nine (9) months after the Termination Date without the consent of Executive. Any payments delayed pursuant to this Section shall bear interest at the simple rate of 5% per annum.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. The parties hereto shall not be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any representations, warranties or covenants relating to such subject matter except as specifically set forth herein.

23. Paragraph Headings. Section headings used in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and will not affect the meaning of any provision of this agreement.

24. Board Approval. The Employer represents that its Board of Directors (or the Compensation Committee thereof) has approved the economic terms of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is entered into as of the date and year first written above, and is being executed on April 16, 2007.

	SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

	By:	/s/ MARC HOLLIDAY
		Name:Marc Holliday
		Title: Chief Executive Officer


EXECUTIVE:


/s/ ANDREW LEVINE
Name: Andrew Levine