This building presented a unique challenge with its iconic visibility and branding potential, but also logistical constraints related to ingress and parking.
Our role was to identify and secure a tenant capable of navigating these complexities. Through strategic problem-solving and targeted negotiations, we successfully positioned Rivian to establish their first dealership and showroom on Long Island, capitalizing on the space’s distinctive strengths.
As the exclusive real estate representative for Harbor Freight Tools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, we were tasked with securing approximately 15,000 SF with exclusive parking, strong loading capabilities, and exceptional visibility.
After an extensive market search, we identified 330 Baychester Avenue at Bay Plaza Shopping Center as the ideal flagship Bronx location for the retailer. Positioned immediately off the Hutchinson River Parkway, it's one of the first buildings motorists see as they exit the Hutch, offering unmatched visibility in one of the borough's premier retail corridors: where opportunities like this rarely become available.
This deal is a prime example of our ability to deliver long-term value through strategic credit tenant placement.
Nearly 25 years ago, we secured a nationally recognized tenant for a former Chase Bank branch.
The tenant has remained in place ever since, consistently renewing and paying market rent, demonstrating the durability and performance of a well-structured lease.
This transaction addressed one of the toughest retail searches in New York City’s boroughs: securing roughly 15,000 SF with exclusive parking and true loading capabilities: a combination rarely available in Brooklyn. Our assignment was to find a site that met these operational requirements without sacrificing visibility or access.
Through a targeted market search and focused negotiations, we delivered a prime corner at a high-traffic intersection and secured Harbor Freight Tools as our exclusive tenant, with 1,000+ stores nationwide!
Engaged by the owner of this former Capital One Bank branch, we were tasked with securing a high-quality tenant for the 4,500 square foot space. After a targeted search, we identified a tenant with strong financial backing and a compelling business vision that aligned with the owner’s goals.
The lease was executed at a rate approximately 20% above prevailing market rents on the street at that time, reflecting both the asset’s value and the strength of the placement.
After a year of representation by a national brokerage, the property owner engaged our firm to lead the leasing strategy for a former Chase Bank branch.
We successfully negotiated a lease with a Hyundai dealership at a rate 11% above the highest comparable in the submarket. In addition to structuring the transaction to provide significant tax advantages for ownership, we secured tenancy within four months.
Representing Range Rover/Jaguar in its expansion efforts, our firm identified the ideal opportunity not across town, but immediately adjacent to the dealership.
The neighboring property, a long-standing second-generation funeral home, was not actively being marketed, making the assignment as much about relationship-building as real estate.
Through months of persistence, strategic outreach, and patient negotiations, we successfully facilitated the acquisition, allowing the dealership to nearly double its footprint and create the dual-brand luxury campus it had envisioned.
The transaction exemplifies the value of uncovering opportunities beyond the open market and delivering solutions where others see obstacles.
Our landlord had recently regained this large, uniquely configured space from Santa Fe Steak House. Tasked with determining the optimal division and highest-value leasing opportunities, we carefully evaluated the layout to maximize economic benefit.
At the time, cannabis-related leasing faced significant regulatory challenges and limited market acceptance. Navigating strict lender requirements and complex regulations, we successfully leased this space as well as the remaining space to Trek, the nation’s largest bike retailer.
When Peoples Bank filed to close this location, the local real estate community regarded this corner as a ‘bridge too far,’ given it was about a block outside Seventh Avenue’s core, where typical leases hovered around $65 per square foot.
Defying market expectations, we completed a lease at $83 per square foot with a 551-store retail chain. This successful transaction enabled the property owner to subsequently sell the building at an attractive capitalization rate.
Recognizing the growing demand for boutique fitness options in Forest Hills, we successfully secured Orangetheory Fitness as a tenant for a prime location.
By addressing a clear community need, we negotiated lease terms that supported the tenant’s expansion goals while maximizing value for the landlord, enhancing the property’s appeal in this dynamic neighborhood.
At one of the lower points in Forest Hill’s market cycle, we successfully leased a uniquely narrow 16-foot-wide space on Restaurant Row to an expanding food operator.
Recognizing the challenges, we also negotiated the sale of the former tenant’s equipment, accelerating the lease process and creating a smooth transition that benefited both tenant and landlord.
Our representation of international tenants such as 7-Eleven reflects our data-driven, market-sensitive approach to site selection.
Leveraging detailed analysis of foot traffic patterns, subway ridership, visibility metrics, and proximity to existing locations, we strategically expanded their New York footprint. This careful planning ensured maximum exposure while avoiding cannibalization across the network.
Following a fire that destroyed one of their properties, one of Manhattan’s largest private real estate owners engaged our firm to assist in repositioning the asset. Prior to the commencement of reconstruction, we secured long-term commitments from T-Mobile Corporate and Starbucks.
Representing both the landlord and tenants, we structured and negotiated transactions that delivered strategic value and alignment for all parties involved.
Following a challenging negotiation process, our firm successfully completed the lease of 271-11 Union Turnpike in Queens to Crispy Karma, an innovative restaurant concept from the team behind The Onion Tree.
Representing both the landlord and tenant, we navigated complex negotiations and structured a long-term lease that created lasting value for all parties involved.
Seeing the restaurant go on to earn recognition in Newsday was a rewarding milestone and a testament to the strength of the concept and the successful execution of the transaction.
Representing the new owner of a high-profile Steinway Street asset, our firm was retained with a clear objective: secure a nationally branded tenant that would elevate the property's long-term positioning.
The assignment involved a complex negotiation process requiring strategic coordination among ownership, the tenant, and its representatives.
Through persistence, creative problem-solving, and thoughtful deal structuring, we successfully completed a long-term lease with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, bringing a leading national brand to one of Queens' premier retail corridors while fulfilling the owner's vision for the property.
