Game-changer.

This is a laser guided distance measurer.

It automatically records the distance between it, and anything lying within its line of fire, maxing out at around 130 feet.

It has officially replaced our standard 50 foot retractable tape measure for recording the size of our spaces, and turned this task from a two-man, pain-in-the-neck operation, to one that can be completed in a matter of  seconds.

With the time I saved in taking measurements at one of our newly constructed spaces for lease (Tapestry, at 124th St and 2nd Ave in East Harlem), I was able to sit down and write this blog post.

Bottom line:  it’s  awesome, and at Besen Retail we like awesome.

-Jerry

4865 Broadway Leased!

We just finalized the lease agreement for one of our Inwood spaces for lease, at 4865 Broadway. The new tenant is Rosado Fabrics, moving into the newly renovated 744 SF store from their previous location, right across the street.

We wish Rosado Fabrics the best of luck, and will be sure to visit once they’re up and running.

-Jerry

NYC Food Trucks.

One would think that to a retail leasing firm such as ourselves, the modern day food truck would in fact be quite the nuisance.

Why? you ask.

Well there are two ways to look at a food truck from the business perspective of a real estate firm:

 

1. They don’t pay rent.
2. They don’t pay rent, yet.

In order for a food truck to legally operate on the streets of this great city, they must first register with the NYC Department of Health which has absolutely nothing to do with us.

However, if said food truck would like to expand their establishment beyond the confines of a tool-shed on wheels, we have the know-how to help bring their business into the brick and mortar world.

So we love food trucks!

No matter which way you look at it, it’s nearly impossible to deny a good cupcake when it rolls up right in front of your office:

The PB&J, from the Cupcake Crew on 26th and Park

If you own or operate a food truck and would like to know more information about opening up a retail shop, let us know!

-Jerry

[Stay updated on the location of the Cupcake Crew via twitter - twitter.com/cupcakecrewnyc]