Handler Real Estate Organization announced that it has arranged more than 27,000 square feet of office and retail leasing at 44 West 37th St., a ground-up, 15-story, glass-and-steel property owned by Azul NYC.
“We have leased more than 60% of the available space to an impressive list of tenants, creating a dynamic atmosphere,” said Darell Handler, chief operating officer of Handler Real Estate Organization, who along with colleagues Alex Bush and Kyle Galin, leads the agency leasing effort for the building. “The building is a beautifully appointed treasure for tenants seeking a boutique, full-floor presence in Midtown.”
High-end bakery Patis Bakery signed a long-term, 3,417-square-foot retail lease for the ground floor. Ike Bibi and Carolina Aziz of KSR represented the tenant in the transaction.
Office leases for the property include cosmetics brand Future Beauty Labs for 4,285 square feet, with Bush representing the tenant; online retailer MyTheresa signed for 4,285 square feet, with Michael Leff of Savills representing the tenant; home goods and accessary company Silver One International for 8,570 square feet, with Handler, Bush and Galin representing the tenant; apparel company Bluestar Clothing Co. for 4,285 square feet with Handler, Bush and Galin representing the tenant and International asset manager and private investment firm Kawa Capital Management for 2,449 square feet, with Handler representing the tenant.
Located on 37th Street between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas, 44 West 37th St. is a 58,600-square-foot mixed-use property offering tenants high-end finishes and creative office layouts.
