GFP Real Estate LLC announce two new lease transactions totaling approximately 7,500 square feet at 307 West 36th St. in Manhattan’s Garment District. Barbara Yagoda, senior managing director of GFP Real Estate represented landlord GFP in both transactions.
Hatfield Group Engineering & Architecture D.P.C., a WBE-certified structural, façades and MEP/FP engineering firm, signed a new, long-term lease for 4,517 square feet on the 16th floor. The space includes access to private outdoor space, a rare amenity in Midtown South. The firm will relocate from 285 West Broadway. Michael Rouzenrouch of Miyad Realty LLC represented the tenant.
In a separate transaction, Site Works, a landscape architecture firm specializing in construction management and landscape architecture, has signed a new long-term lease for 2,983 square feet on the 16th floor. The firm’s new office also features private outdoor space. Site Works will relocate from 150 West 28th St. Wiliam Akleh of Sido New York LLC represented the tenant.
“These leases reflect continued demand from design, engineering and creative firms seeking well-located, character-rich office space with strong accessibility,” said Yagoda. “307 West 36th St. offers a compelling combination of pre-war charm, modern upgrades and proximity to major transit hubs, making it an ideal fit for tenants like Hatfield Group and Site Works.”
Built in 1926 and originally known as Garment Wear Arcade, 307 West 36t St. is an 18-story, 220,000-square-foot pre-war office building designed by Emery Roth. The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2012 and features a white-marble lobby with dual entrances on both 36th and 37th Streets. The building offers a range of flexible floorplates and select spaces with outdoor areas.
