Falk of Newmark Knight Frank handles 13,500 s/f lease for Harch

According to The Harch Group, developer of 218 West 18th St. in Chelsea, global consulting firm SY Partners has signed a long-term lease for 13,500 s/f. The building is undergoing a complete renovation, creating a mixed use property. SY Partners is relocating its Eastern U.S. headquarters from 299 West 12th St. to the entire 10th floor of 218 West 18th St. "We are excited to welcome SY Partners to 218 West 18th St., as they are precisely the profile tenant we have been targeting," said Harry Jeremias, principal of The Harch Grp. "By offering innovative amenities and services, we are continuing to attract exciting, growing companies to this prime area of Chelsea, which is at the center of creativity in Manhattan." The Harch Grp. represented itself in the transaction, assisted by Newmark Knight Frank led by executive VP & principal David Falk. Newmark Knight Frank is the exclusive leasing agent for 218 West 18th St. Stuart Siegel of Grubb & Ellis represented SY Partners.