Bronx, NY KZA Realty Group has closed three commercial leases totaling 3,917 s/f.

“Businesses large and small are contributing to a renaissance in the Bronx by bringing jobs and vitality to their neighborhoods,” said Kathy Zamechansky, president of KZA Realty. “There has never been a better time to take advantage of everything that the borough has to offer.”

A former Radio Shack location at 3587 East Tremont Ave. that includes a parking lot with room for 10 cars that will be shared with the neighboring Bruckner Hobbies store. Owner Gianmarie Realty signed a 10-year lease for the 2,056 s/f space with Lam Mark Trading of Flushing, Queens. Zamechansky represented both parties.

Co-op City continues to see continued interest in its commercial properties. Green Earth Apothecary, a health food store that will carry vitamins, supplements, herbs, soaps, books and reflexology products, is coming to 153 Dreiser Loop. They also customize herbal formulations to address high blood pressure, weight loss, asthma, stress reduction and postpartum protocols. The five-year, 1,161 s/f lease includes a five-year renewal option. Zamechansky represented the owner, Riverbay Corp. Sherry Scanlon and Zamechansky at KZA Realty represented the lessee, Bridget Bonaparte, a resident of Co-op City.

At 469 East 147th St. (also known as 493 Brook Ave.), BX Properties Realty and Blue Sky Development Partners signed a five-year, 700 s/f  lease with a one-year renewable option for the space located in a new affordable housing complex. Zamechansky represented the buyer and the lessee, also represented by Scanlon. Blue Sky, a real estate development, consulting and brokerage business, focuses on assembling development sites for affordable housing and non-profit real estate deals in the borough.