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Chai Urgent Care signs 4,200 s/f lease at 800 Second Ave.

New York, NY According to Philips International, Chai Urgent Care, an urgent care company with 21 locations across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has signed a 12-year lease for 4,200 s/f at 800 Second Ave.

“Chai Urgent Care has quickly grown to become a major provider of urgent care services in the region. As it begins to expand its presence in Manhattan, the company wanted a prime corner location providing easy access to its clientele,” said Philip Pilevsky, chairman of Philips International. 

Located between 42nd and 43rd St. in Midtown Manhattan, the new location will be the company’s second in Manhattan; Chai Urgent Care currently has eight locations across New York City. The space was previously occupied by McFadden’s Saloon, which closed in 2020, and comprises 3,200 s/f of ground floor retail space and 1,000 s/f of basement/storage space.

Albert Manopla and Jack Khaski of Kassin Sabbagh Realty represented the tenant in the transaction; Michael Robbins of Philips International represented the landlord, Philips International.

Built in 1957 and designed by Pomerance & Breines, 800 Second Ave. is a 18-story, 290,000 s/f class A office and retail condominium tower located on Second Ave. between 42nd and 43rd St. The building incorporates 26 separately parceled and privately owned office condominiums, as well as retail space. 

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