What was the best thing that happened to you or your firm in 2014?
Island Associates secured leases in 2014 with retail businesses including Crunch Gym, QuickChek, McDonald's, Dollar Tree, Tropical Smoothie, Energy Fuel and Sprint, Long Island Fitness and Wellness. We Create Value.
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014?
Island Associates leased 20,000 SF to Crunch Gym at 369 Little East Neck Road in West Babylon.
Island Associates leased 1.12 Acres to QuickChek at in 648 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY. (first store in town of Islip) 2nd on LI
Island Associates leased 3,000 SF padsite to McDonald's at 1245 Middle Country Road, Middle Island. Anchor King Kullen
Island Associates leased 10,500 SF to Dollar Tree at Fulton Plaza in Farmingdale, NY.
Island Associates conducted 3 lease transactions for Tropical Smoothie in Hauppauge, Hicksville, and Syosset.
What are you looking forward to accomplishing in 2015?
Everything I have built upon in 2014 to close in 2015...positive thinking.
What are some of your real estate predictions for 2015? "
I will get older, my kids will grow faster and more transactions for Island
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