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O'Brien and Cohen of M. C. O'Brien sign two leases totaling 20,850 s/f

M. C. O'Brien, Inc., has signed two long-term leases in the greater Midwood area totaling 20,850 s/f. In the first deal, Amazing Savings, LLC committed to a 12-year lease for a 17,400 s/f one-story retail building plus partial basement. This building, formerly occupied by Bargain Hunters, is located at 1605 Ave. M. They will develop this site as a flagship location and will be undertaking renovations including a new storefront, HVAC, electric, plumbing as well as new epoxy flooring throughout. In the second lease, Brighton Beauty Supply committed to a lease for a 3,450 s/f retail store located at 1305 Kings Hwy. This will be Brighton Beauty Supplies 4th location and they will undertake a renovation of this former Burger King. M. C. O'Brien, Inc., was retained as the exclusive broker for both properties and acted as the sole broker in both transactions. William O'Brien, SIOR and Karen Cohen represented M.C. O'Brien, Inc.
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