Consolo and Aquino of Pru. Douglas Elliman host recent brokers-only event

The retail leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, chairman, and Joseph Aquino, executive vice president of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing and Sales Division, held a "brokers-only" bash at their new exclusive agency in Grand Central Plaza at 622 Third Ave., a fully-built restaurant space, located in a free-standing building on the corner of Third Ave. and 40th St. The party was to showcase this exclusive and several other spaces that are part of a real estate portfolio owned by Cohen Brothers Realty Corp. The restaurant space, originally designed by architect Jeffrey Beers for over $6 million, features 6,000 s/f at ground level; 3,000 s/f at the second level; and 13,000 s/f of selling basement along with a fully-equipped catering kitchen. Other unique attributes include private dining rooms, two bars, a 45-ft. ceiling, wine tower and private elevator. "I was delighted at the turnout for the event," said Consolo. "Of course, many were interested in seeing this remarkable space firsthand, as well as view the other spaces in the portfolio, but it was also a real affirmation of how active retail continues to be in the city." Formerly the site of Wild Salmon, the restaurant space has 150 linear ft. of corner- and double height frontage stretching along Third Ave. and East 40th St. Cohen Brothers Realty Corp. is a multi-faceted real estate development company that owns and manages over 12 million s/f Manhattan, West Side Los Angeles, Florida and Houston commercial space. The firm has been active for over 40 years in real estate investment, ownership, management and development. Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing and Sales Division specializes in providing comprehensive counsel to an array of tenants and landlords, locally, nationally and internationally. With expertise in markets across the country, the group locates retail space coast to coast. It is also renowned for its track record in identifying and securing the best locations for prominent international retailers' U.S. operations; representing many of the country's most top landlords in finding high-profile retailers for their spaces. The group's experienced team of professionals also provides strategic planning and consulting services. In New York, the division's presence spans all five boroughs, with satellite offices continuing to open in new neighborhoods. The Retail Leasing and Sales Division of Prudential Douglas Elliman oversees retail operations for the 50 Prudential CRES Commercial Real Estate offices (retail services divisions) nationwide. It is part of a preeminent real estate organization with more than 4,000 agents, residential and commercial, and a network of national and international affiliates. Ranked in the top five real estate brokerages nationally, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate is an independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates and an equal housing opportunity company.