EXHIBIT 23.0
                         RECKSON ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP.
                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
Forms S-3 (No.  333-91915,  No.  333-67129,  No. 333-46883,  No. 333-29003,  No.
333-28015,  No.  333-46094,  No. 333-61170 and No. 333-68686) and in the related
Prospectus and Forms S-8 (No.  333-87235,  No.  333-66283,  No.  333-66273,  No.
333-45359,  No.  333-04526  and No.  333-38814)  pertaining  to the Stock Option
Plans,  of Reckson  Associates  Realty Corp.,  of our report dated  February 20,
2002, except for Note 13, as to which the date is March 13, 2002 with respect to
the consolidated  financial statements and schedule of Reckson Associates Realty
Corp.,  included in this Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001.



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New York, New York
March 18, 2002