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Posted: October 13, 2026
Raffa of Island Assocs. leases 5,813 s/f in two leases
Hauppauge, NY Robert Raffa from Island Associates Real Estate leased 5,813 s/f in two leases at 490 Wheeler Rd.
Raffa negotiated and leased 1,980 s/f of office space at 490 Wheeler Rd. The new tenant, GTD Financial Group, signed a 10-year lease with ownership for the high-end finished suite. GTD Financial Group offers financial planning, investment management, wealth preservation, and retirement strategies.
Raffa negotiated the lease of 3,833 s/f of office space at 490 Wheeler Rd. The space was leased to the Suffolk County Assigned Counsel Plan under a five-year lease term and co-brokered with John Nielsen of JLL, who represented the tenant. Suffolk County Assigned Counsel utilizes an interdisciplinary holistic defense model that integrates social work, support, and advocacy.
The 50,000 s/f office building is located north of Exit 56 off the Long Island Expwy.
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