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Posted: April 14, 2026
Brodsky Organization signs two retail leases across 4,900 s/f at 1801 Second Ave.
Manhattan, NY The Brodsky Organization (Brodsky) signed two new retail lease signings on the Upper East Side. Hashi Market and QQ Nails & Spa both signed ground floor retail leases at 1801 Second Ave. Hashi Market will occupy 3,700 s/f, while QQ Nails & Spa will lease 1,200 s/f. The stores are expected to open in late-2026.
“Both Hashi Market and QQ Nails & Spa add to the dynamic and vibrant retail options enjoyed by residents and visitors alike of this block and neighborhood,” said Brett Fishman, director of retail and commercial real estate at Brodsky. “These leases underscore Brodsky’s dedication to creating convenient and communal retail spaces that benefit the neighborhoods in which they operate.”
Hashi Market was represented by Lip Fei Jiang. QQ Nails & Spa was represented by Manu Wendam and Marisa Simkin at Retail by MONA. Brodsky was represented in both deals by Evan Clements, Austin Kneif, and Colleen Morrissey of Atlantic Retail.
Hashi Market offers a curated blend of fresh food, international flavors, daily essentials, and catering services amongst a supermarket setting. The Japanese grocery store operates multiple locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California. This will be its sixth New York City location and first on the Upper East Side.
QQ Nails & Spa is a full-service wellness beauty salon founded in New York City in 2006. The popular salon specializes in professional gel manicures and nail art, including the Japanese gel manicure. QQ Nails has dozens of locations across the New York metropolitan area.
Hashi Market and QQ Nails & Spa will join a curated mix of retailers including Starbucks and Biscuits and Bath.
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