“The design of this space is equally conducive to commerce and creativity,” says Sarah Saltzberg, one of the founding principals of Bohemia. “The location is close to many of our exclusive listings, as well as great public transportation. It was built with a lot of love and care and is a great reflection of Bohemia’s growth.”
With layouts by Nada Design and built by All-Pro Construction, the renovation work has been implemented under the watchful eye of Project Manager David Tirosh. A builder, designer and artist in his own right, Tirosh accented the office walls with wood cladding using recycled wood shipping pallets he found at a Bronx warehouse. In addition, he hand-carved and backlit the distinctive green Bohemia logo in the lobby, rendering it visible from down the street.
All of the artwork in the office was purchased from neighborhood artists, including a 3’x5’ commissioned painting by James Alicea in the reception area. Additionally planned are neighborhood-focused activities at the new office, such as first-time buyer workshops and roommate mixers.
Bohemia Realty Group’s Washington Heights office is in the heart of vibrant commercial corridor with restaurants, lounges and coffee shops, including Coogan’s, MaleconRestaurant, Taszo Espresso Bar, The Chipped Cup, and The Handpulled Noodle. It is also close to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and several subway lines, including the 1, C and A trains.
New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,