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Zuckerman of Houlihan Lawrence brokers six leases

Rye Brook, NY Houlihan Lawrence Commercial, a division of Houlihan Lawrence, has closed six lease transactions totaling 10,321 s/f of commercial space. The deals were handled by associate broker Alan Zuckerman.

Churchill Asset Management expands lease to 78,163 s/f at RFR’s Seagram Building

Manhattan, NY Churchill Asset Management LLC, an investment specialist of Nuveen, the asset manager of TIAA, has signed a long-term 78,163 s/f extension and expansion at RFR’s Seagram building. Churchill is a $50 billion leading capital provider for private equity-owned middle market companies and currently occupies 52,124 s/f on

Rosenberg & Estis secures zoning variance to convert factory to residential

Brooklyn, NY Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has secured a zoning variance for the conversion of nine commercial units located within a former factory building at 8-10 Grand Ave. into residential use. Frank Chaney, counsel with R&E’s transactional department, represented the property owner

Question of the Month: How should building owners and property managers prepare for compliance deadlines in the new year? - by Mario Cirigliano

With the new year approaching, Merritt Engineering wants you to be “in the know” with a breakdown of the important upcoming building inspection deadlines that you should be aware of to ensure a successful 2025.

Manhattan Skyline Management brings No Standing NYC to 1,320 s/f at 65-69 West Houston St.

Manhattan, NY Manhattan Skyline Management Corp., negotiated a new long-term lease with No Standing NYC, a vintage and secondhand retailer, at 65-69 West Houston St., a street-level location at the intersection of SoHo and Greenwich Village.

Simone Development Companies signs Fastenal Co. to 10,347 s/f long-term warehouse lease

Bronx, NY Fastenal Company has signed a 10,347 s/f, long-term warehouse lease at 1385 Commerce Ave. Simone Development Companies was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams while Fastenal Co. was represented by Mathew Diana of DY Realty.

Lee & Associates NYC leases 2,700 s/f to Le Botaniste

Manhattan, NY Lee & Associates NYC represented organic, plant-based and sustainable restaurant, Le Botaniste, in a new long-term lease at PENN 11 in the newly revitalized PENN DISTRICT. The lease consists of ground level and basement space in the building totaling 2,700 s/f.

Jack Resnick & Sons signs 20,000 s/f office renewals at 8 West 40th St.

Manhattan, NY Jack Resnick & Sons negotiated lease renewals totaling 20,000 s/f with two tenants at 8 West 40th St. In the larger of the two transactions, Middlegate Securities will extend its 13,334 s/f lease commitment for 10 additional years. The financial

The Moinian Group inks 16,129 s/f lease with Pixida in NoMad

Manhattan, NY The Moinian Group signed a 16,129 s/f, 20-year lease with Pixida, a Mediterranean-style restaurant at 245 Fifth Ave. in the NoMad neighborhood. Upon opening in Q4 of 2025, Pixida’s multi-level space, inclusive of a mezzanine, will deliver a refined Greek cuisine offering

HAPIK opens 15,000 s/f in Industry City

Brooklyn, NY Climbers can conquer new challenges, scale unique courses, and tap into their inner adventurer at the new action-packed indoor climbing gym HAPIK, opening in Building 6 at Industry City, the 35-acre mixed-use complex comprising 16 waterfront buildings in Sunset Park. The 15,000 s/f adventure gym is