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September 27, 2012
BFC Partners to build outlet retail/hotel complex on Staten Island

BFC Partners, a New York real estate development company, announced plans to develop a new retail complex and hotel, with the working name of Harbor Commons, on a site adjacent to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. George, Staten Island, N.Y.

New York -- BFC Partners, a New York real estate development company, announced plans to develop a new retail complex and hotel, with the working name of Harbor Commons, on a site adjacent to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark in St. George, Staten Island, N.Y.
 
Harbor Commons will be an approximately 350,000-sq.-ft. retail complex along with a 120,000-sq.-ft. hotel, totaling 470,000 sq. ft. The retail complex will be comprised of approximately 100 designer outlets along with a variety of restaurants and cafes.
 

December 22, 2011
REI Takes on Manhattan

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has opened its first Manhattan location, in the landmarked Puck Building in SoHo. The 35,000-sq.-ft. space (14,000 sq. ft. of selling space) has been restored to honor the iconic building’s more-than-century-old history — with a respect to detail evident throughout. How did REI come to select the Puck Building?

September 20, 2011
Five Guys to open mall location in Queens

Five Guys Burgers and Fries said Monday is has opened a new location at Sky View Center, located in Flushing, N.Y.

Flushing, N.Y. -- Five Guys Burgers and Fries said Monday is has opened a new location at Sky View Center, located in Flushing, N.Y.

The upscale fast-food chain has opened a 2,000-sq.-ft. location on level B of the 800,000-sq.-ft. regional mall, and is one of 200 new franchises opening in 2011 for the chain.

September 15, 2011
1800mattress.com leases 2,500 sq. ft. in Brooklyn

Winick Realty Group announced that 1800mattress.com has leased its third Brooklyn location at 2417 Flatbush Avenue, one block from Kings Plaza in the Flatbush -- Ditmas Park neighborhood.

New York City -- Winick Realty Group announced that 1800mattress.com has leased its third Brooklyn location at 2417 Flatbush Avenue, one block from Kings Plaza in the Flatbush -- Ditmas Park neighborhood.

The 2,500-sq.-ft. store was formerly home to Jennifer Convertibles.

The new location is the retailer’s 52nd in the northeast from Virginia to New Hampshire.
 

September 15, 2011
Planet Fitness to unveil Manhattan flagship

Planet Fitness said Wednesday that it will open a Manhattan flagship location in Chelsea, at 158 West 27th Street, and is slated to open in early 2012.

New York City -- Planet Fitness said Wednesday that it will open a Manhattan flagship location in Chelsea, at 158 West 27th Street, and is slated to open in early 2012.

The 20,000-sq.-ft. center will be housed at Himmel + Meringoff Properties’ 12-story, 117,000-sq.-ft. office building which has recently undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation.

Planet Fitness currently operates its only New York City fitness center in Harlem on 125th Street.

 

August 29, 2011
New Balance, New York City

New Balance has brought its “Experience” format to North America, opening a 4,000-sq.-ft. space in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.

New Balance has brought its “Experience” format to North America, opening a 4,000-sq.-ft. space in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.

June 20, 2011
Westside Market to open in Manhattan

New York City-based Winick Realty announced that Westside Market has leased its fourth Manhattan location at 2589 Broadway, between 97th and 98th Streets on the Upper West Side.

New York City -- New York City-based Winick Realty announced that Westside Market has leased its fourth Manhattan location at 2589 Broadway, between 97th and 98th Streets on the Upper West Side.

The 46-year-old family-owned food market and caterer took a total of 15,607 sq. ft., including 8,607 sq. ft. on the ground floor and 7,000 sq. ft. on the lower level. It currently runs two additional Upper West Side locations, as well as one in Chelsea.

June 2, 2011
Chobani to open first yogurt shop in Manhattan

Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it recently secured the first Manhattan Chobani location at 150 Prince St. in SoHo, located on the southwest corner of West Broadway.

New York City -- Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it recently secured the first Manhattan Chobani location at 150 Prince St. in SoHo, located on the southwest corner of West Broadway.

The 550-sq.-ft. space, formerly occupied by Swatch, is set to open this summer.

The SoHo location will introduce the Greek yogurt brand to a thriving retail corridor of Manhattan surrounded by co-tenants that include Lucky Brand, Cole Haan, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, among others.
 

May 13, 2011
Hell’s Kitchen’s Island Burger to open its second location on Upper West Side

Winick Realty Group announced that Island Burgers & Shakes, the 15-year-old burger restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, has signed a lease for its second Manhattan location at 422 Amsterdam Avenue, between 80th and 81st Streets on the Upper West Side.

New York City -- Winick Realty Group announced that Island Burgers & Shakes, the 15-year-old burger restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, has signed a lease for its second Manhattan location at 422 Amsterdam Avenue, between 80th and 81st Streets on the Upper West Side.

Island Burgers & Shakes will occupy 700 sq. ft. of ground-floor space, as well as a 500-sq.-ft. basement, when it opens later this year.
 

May 6, 2011
Panera Bread to open new Manhattan location

SRS Real Estate Partners said that Panera Bread has leased 6,926 sq. ft. on the ground-floor and basement levels at 120 E. 86th Street in Manhattan.

New York City -- SRS Real Estate Partners said that Panera Bread has leased 6,926 sq. ft. on the ground-floor and basement levels at 120 E. 86th Street in Manhattan.
      
The lease was arranged by way of a termination with the current tenant, Walgreens, and a new lease execution with Panera.

April 26, 2011
Mango to open in Manhattan

Spain’s fast-fashion Mango will open a store in Manhattan’s Herald Square vicinity in May.

New York City -- Spain’s fast-fashion Mango will open a store in Manhattan’s Herald Square vicinity in May.

The retailer is taking over a 5,500-sq.-ft. space from Lane Bryant at 7 West 34th Street.
 

March 2, 2011
Report: Target and developers buy site in New York City’s Bronx borough

Target has partnered with two local developers to purchase a 7.9-acre United States Postal Service site in the Throgs Neck section of Bronx, N.Y., for $35.2 million, where they plan to build a 300,000-sq.-ft. mall, according to New York Read Estate News.

New York City -- Target has partnered with two local developers to purchase a 7.9-acre United States Postal Service site in the Throgs Neck section of Bronx, N.Y., for $35.2 million, where they plan to build a 300,000-sq.-ft. mall, according to New York Read Estate News.

January 26, 2011
EMS to open Manhattan store in fall

Katz & Associates, the exclusive broker for Eastern Mountain Sports, announced that the retailer has executed a lease for a 3,000-sq.-ft. flagship on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Pearl River, N.J. -- Katz & Associates, the exclusive broker for Eastern Mountain Sports, announced that the retailer has executed a lease for a 3,000-sq.-ft. flagship on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

The two-level store, EMS’ second to date in Manhattan, will be located on the southeast corner of Broadway and West 76th Street. It is scheduled to open this fall.

November 2, 2010
Lovella Salon to open on Upper West Side

Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it has secured a 1,300-sq.-ft. space for Lovella Salon...

October 31, 2010
GNC to open 40th Manhattan location at 1755 Broadway

Robert K. Futterman & Associates announced it has secured a 1,050-sq.-ft. space for General Nutrition...

October 19, 2010
Zadig et Voltaire to open in Manhattan’s West Village

Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it has arranged a 1,550-sq.-ft. lease for Zadig et...

October 18, 2010
Polo Ralph Lauren opens women’s flagship in Manhattan

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. opened a four-floor, 22,000-sq.-ft. women's flagship on Madison Avenue in Manhattan....

October 6, 2010
Buffalo Exchange to open second Manhattan store

Buffalo Exchange will open its second Manhattan store, in the Chelsea area, in late October....

September 19, 2010
My.Suit to open first store in financial district

Winick Realty Group announced that My.Suit, a made-to-measure men’s clothier with three locations in New...

August 29, 2010
Fairway Market to debut on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it has arranged a 45,263-sq.-ft., long-term lease with Fairway...

August 2, 2010
PetSmart makes Manhattan debut

PetSmart announced Tuesday that it is making its Manhattan debut with the opening of two...

July 21, 2010
Sportlander leases first Manhattan location

Winick Realty Group announced Thursday that Sportlander, the Spain-based sports nutrition retailer, signed a lease...

June 30, 2010
Target gears up for Manhattan debut

Target plans to hold its grand opening for its first store in Manhattan, in East...

June 28, 2010
Target wraps subway in advertisements

Target Corp. has wrapped an entire subway train in Manhattan in its red-and-white bull’s-eye motif...

June 24, 2010
Financier Patisserie to open in Manhattan

Winick Realty announced that Peter Poulakakos’ pastry shop Financier Patisserie has leased its seventh Manhattan...