Commercial Real Estate & Advisory
Commercial Real Estate & Advisory
Women’s Apparel Shop Finds Ready-made Space for 2nd Spot
A new flower is blooming on Spring Street. Women’s apparel boutique Helianthus signed a seven-year lease for 500 square feet on the ground floor of 196 Spring St., between Sullivan and Thompson streets. The asking rent was $204 a square foot.
The space, which includes a 300-square-foot storage basement, will be the retailer’s second location. Founder Grace Wang opened a spot on La Guardia Place 18 months ago.
“The first store is near NYU, so it’s younger, cuter,” says Ms. Wang. “The second store will be a little more mature with prices on the higher end.”
Since the Spring Street spot formerly housed another clothing retailer, Z’Baby, Ms. Wang won’t have to spend too much on renovations, a factor that played a role in her decision to lease the space. Helianthus is expected to open by May 1.
STEVE RAPPAPORT and CHRISTOPHER OWLES of Sinvin Realty represented both the tenant and the landlord, LF East 21 Property Co.