Brooklyn Powerhouse Sports to Open 11K-SF Facility in Sunset Park

Brooklyn Powerhouse Sports, a new fitness and athletic training facility, is opening its first location.

Brooklyn Powerhouse has signed a 10,871-square-foot lease at Capstone Equities’ 14 53rd Street, known as the Whale Building, near the shore of New York Harbor in Sunset Park, Commercial Observer has learned. The company will set up batting cages and a small office at the location.

The tenant will occupy space on the property’s third floor for eight years, at an asking rent of $28 per square foot, according to landlord broker Newmark. 

“This lease continues the transformation of the Whale Building into a destination for experiential and active tenants, joining Soccer Roof and the strong wave of leasing we’ve completed at the property,” Edward Kent of Capstone Equities said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring a new sports and entertainment offering to Sunset Park and the broader Brooklyn community.”

Bernard Weitzman, Ryan Gessin, Jordan Gosin and Rohan Kapur from Newmark represented the landlord in this deal. The brokers declined to comment.

Brooklyn Powerhouse’s new Sunset Park facility will feature dedicated spaces for baseball and softball training, including batting cages and tech simulators.

“Opening Brooklyn Powerhouse Sports has been a dream of ours, and we’re proud to bring Brooklyn its premier batting cage facility,” Shamus Connolly, founder of Brooklyn Powerhouse Sports, said in a statement. “We’ve designed this space for players of all abilities — from kids taking their first swings to seasoned athletes working on their mechanics. We can’t wait to welcome the community.”

The tenant was represented by Whitten Morris from JLL. 

“Brooklyn Powerhouse Sports had a very specific vision for its first facility, so finding the right space was especially important,” Morris said. “The property at 14 53rd Street offered the size and flexibility needed to bring that vision to life, while providing a strong foundation for the business as it establishes itself in Brooklyn.”

The Whale Building is a seven-story property built in 1918 by the E.W. Bliss Company. Today, the property houses office clients, art studios and sports facilities.

Amanda Schiavo can be reached at aschiavo@commercialobserver.com.