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95 Rockwell Place Rendering

Hotel Development Coming to BAM Cultural District

A long-term ground lease has been arranged for the development of a hotel at 95 Rockwell Place in Brooklyn, near the Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was announced last week.

The news of hotel development comes on the heels of Mayor Bloomberg’s November 2012 announcement of plans to begin the development and construction of 600 units of mixed income housing, as well cultural and commercial space in the area. The site, bounded by Fulton Street, Rockwell Place and Ashland Place, is to be developed through the Gotham Organization and DT Salazar.

Mayor Bloomberg also announced a public review of the development of 50,000 square feet of creative, cultural and community space, as well as a new public plaza in the neighborhood.

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PM Pediatrics Inks Deal in Cobble Hill

PM Pediatrics has inked a deal for a new location in Brooklyn, brokers told The Commercial Observer.

The doctor’s office is known for being open every day including holidays and offering services after traditional work hours and weekends. The firm will take 6,055 square feet of ground floor retail space at 240 Atlantic Avenue in Read More

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Safety King Opens Fourth Location in Brooklyn

Safety King, Inc. will be opening their fourth location in the New York City region.

The construction safety equipment supply house will be opening a 5,700-square-foot warehouse at 771 Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The warehouse occupies about a fourth of the 20,288-square-foot building and sits on the corner of 26th Street and Third Avenue, a Read More

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Staten Island Welcomes Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools has inked a deal for a location in Staten Island.

The nationwide tool and equipment retailer is set to open a new store within proximity to Home Depot and Lowe’s on 2295 Forest Avenue.

“Harbor Freight targets a similar customer base, [so] this was one of the big factors in their decision Read More

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Cupcake Wars Winner Opens Bakery in West Village

House of Cupcakes has inked a deal to open their first New York location.

The winner of the Food Network‘s second season of Cupcake Wars is set to open shop in the West Village near Sheridan Square at 101 Seventh Avenue South. The location, previously occupied by GNC, features 1,500 square feet on the ground Read More

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Skate Shoe Designer SUPRA Expands to BK

The Southern California-based footwear designer Supra known for their unique skate shoes has inked a deal for a new location in Brooklyn.

The footwear designer and retailer will open its second New York City location – the first operating out of 4 Prince Street in trendy SoHo – in Beorum Hill at 288 Atlantic Avenue.

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