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Thor Equities buys 12,000 s/f at 411-417 West 13th St., simultaneously leases to All Saints Spitalfields

According to Thor Equities, it has purchased a prime piece of real estate at 411-417 West 13th St. in the Meat Packing district-and simultaneously signed a lease for that storefront space with the internationally known clothing retailer, All Saints Spitalfields. "From Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles to Masaryk St. in Mexico City; from Lincoln Rd. in South Beach to Piccadily in London, Thor buys retail properties in the hottest neighborhoods, and the Meat Packing district in New York is no exception," said Joe Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities. "Partnering again with All Saints, Thor will bring the best in retail to yet another one of the most fashionable areas of the globe." This is the third deal between Thor and All Saints with the international retailer already leasing space at hot-spot Thor properties on Lincoln Road in South Beach and on Broadway in SoHo. Thor acquired-and leased to All Saints-12,000 s/f on the first and basement levels of 411-417 West 13th St. The building is a five-floor condominium situated next door to Bagatelle and on the block between The Gansevoort Hotel and the Standard Hotel. Thor Equities is a leader in urban real estate development, leasing and management, pursuing premier retail and mixed-use assets in high-density areas. Thor Equities provides the best possible "High Street" retail and mixed-use building environments within urban centers across the United States - all while delivering attractive, risk-adjusted returns to investors.
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