Consolo, Aquino and Maglio of Pru. Douglas Elliman lease 3,500 s/f

The leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, chairman, and Joseph Aquino, executive vice president, along with Arthur Maglio, of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing and Sales Division, exclusively represented the landlord in the long-term lease for a new branch of Wachovia Bank at 2283 Third Ave. This 3,500 s/f location is situated at the northeast corner of 124th St. Consolo and Aquino have long heralded Harlem's retail resurgence and established a strong presence in the neighborhood, including a satellite office. Through a myriad of exclusive agencies, the duo has represented many area landlords and placed many prominent retailers within the growing community. "It's logical for Wachovia, one of the country's leading banks, to select The Bridges NYC for the site of its first East Harlem branch, as the building's high-caliber design is ideal for the bank's needs," said Consolo. "Banks are fueling the retail renaissance currently underway in East Harlem." "Wachovia will be joining a host of neighboring banks, including Chase, Carver, Bank of America, Citibank, and WaMu," said Aquino. "This dynamic neighborhood is a sought after locale for financial institutions, thanks to the immense foot traffic, among other elements." Prudential Douglas Elliman's retail group specializes in providing comprehensive retail sales and leasing counsel to an array of tenants and landlords, both nationally and internationally. With expertise in markets across the country, the group continually locates ideal retail spaces from coast to coast. The retail team identifies and secures the best locations for prominent international retailer's U.S. operations, as well as represents some of the country's top landlords in finding high profile retailers for their spaces. The group's experienced team of professionals also provides strategic planning and consulting services. Within New York, the company's presence spans the boroughs, with satellite offices continuing to open in new neighborhoods. Prudential Douglas Elliman is a preeminent residential broker of sales, rental and retail properties with over 70 offices, more than 4,000 real estate agents and a network of national and international affiliates. Ranked in the national top 5 real estate brokerages and #2 in the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Network, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate is an independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. and an equal housing opportunity company.