New York Real Estate Journal

Fishbein and Baker of Winick Realty represent landlord in 5,003 s/f lease

September 23, 2013 - Brokerage
According to Winick Realty Group, New York Kids Club has signed a lease at 4545 Center Blvd., part of TF Cornerstone's new mixed-use development on the iconic Long Island City waterfront. Opening in 2014, the 5,003 s/f space will include three classrooms and a state-of-the-art gymnasium to accommodate the company's classes, camps and birthday parties. There will also be an Early Enrichment Center with preschool programs and a 1,316 s/f terrace overlooking the water, which will be used as an outdoor play space. "TF Cornerstone is pleased to welcome New York Kids Club to 4545 Center Boulevard, the newest addition to the Long Island City waterfront's growing, family community," said Steve Gonzalez, head of retail leasing at TF Cornerstone. "This facility couldn't come at a better time as the influx of young families moving to our waterfront properties continues at an increasing pace. New York Kids Club will build on the family-friendly atmosphere we have built in LIC and will play an active role in its continued growth by providing vital services to our community members." The building sits directly across the street from PS 312, a new K-8 school set to open in September, while a new high school is opening nearby at Hunters Point South, making the location and neighborhood "ideal for the unique brand of services they offer," said Winick Realty Group president Steven. Baker and his colleague Aaron Fishbein, who represented landlord TF Cornerstone in the lease transaction. Neal Ohm represented New York Kids Club in the deal, which marks the company's tenth New York City location and its first in the borough of Queens.