RKF brokers 875 s/f lease

HANRO of Switzerland signed a long-term lease for 875 s/f at 808-10 Washington St. in the Meatpacking District for one of the brand's first U.S. locations. The boutique, which has 20 ft. of frontage, joins retailers Christian Louboutin Men's, Vanita Rosa, Jay Godfrey and Intermix at the property, and completes retail leasing along Washington St. at the base of the building. RKF managing director Beth Rosen and associate Zachary Beloff represented HANRO in the transaction, while RKF executive vice president Karen Bellantoni and director Pamela Haber represented building ownership, TF Cornerstone. "The Meatpacking District is an exciting retail destination for locals and tourists alike due to the High Line, The Standard Hotel and luxury retailers like Intermix, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Theory and many others," said Bellantoni. "We are pleased to complete leasing along Washington Street at the newly renovated property, which is adjacent to the High Line and the soon-to-come Whitney Museum." RKF is currently marketing the 90 Gansevoort phase of the project, which consists of 9,130 square feet. The space can be subdivided into smaller space, and can also be combined with another space at West Street for an additional 8,340 square feet. "HANRO is joining a top-notch retail group and we are especially pleased to have secured the U.S. flagship," said Steve Gonzalez, Head of Retail Leasing for TF Cornerstone. "The continued interest in this particular location reiterates that the Meatpacking District is the definitive bellwether of contemporary, high-end fashion in New York. We expect that the 90 Gansevoort phase will draw similarly strong interest from luxury retailers." Founded in 1884 in Liestal, Switzerland, HANRO of Switzerland features meticulously designed, premier-quality intimates and sleepwear for men and women. The Austrian-based company is known for fusing innovative and timeless design with detail-driven touches for more than 125 years. HANRO of Switzerland products are made to an exacting standard with premium quality yarns that feature the highest possible percentage of natural fibers. The brand is sold in its own shops in Europe, in more than 30 countries and is carried globally by specialty and luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods. The country's leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, RKF serves a broad spectrum of domestic and global clients in services ranging from national tenant and owner representation to advisory, consulting and disposition. With more than $20 billion in aggregate real estate transactions to its credit, RKF has been responsible for identifying scores of real estate opportunities throughout the United States for leading American and international chains, retailers, developers and institutional clients. RKF is headquartered in New York with offices in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey and San Francisco. TF Cornerstone Inc. is a partnership of two brothers, Tom and Fred Elghanayan, focused on acquisition, development, construction and management of fine residential, commercial and retail properties. Headquartered at 387 Park Avenue South, TFC's principals pride themselves on their personal involvement with all aspects of their business and portfolio, ensuring the highest level of quality.