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Barnea Bistro to Open Second NYC Location in the Theater District

Union Square Hospitality Group alum Joshua Kessler is opening another culinary outpost near Times Square Kosher restaurant Barnea Bistro signed a 15-year lease for 7,602 square feet on the ground floor of 114 West 47th Street, landlord The Durst Organization announced. Asking rent was $100 per square foot, according to Meridian Retail Leasing’s James Famularo, who brokered the deal for Barnea. “It’s a very elegant space. A lot of marble and a lot of stone. There’s a vestibule, and then you take a staircase down one level,” Famularo said. “We walked through it and Josh Kessler immediately fell in love…

Publication Commercial Observer
Date 2023-12-08
Author Abigail Nehring

Sven brings eco-friendly rentals with flexible lease terms and $1,000 deposits to Long Island City

According to a recent report from RentCafe, Queens was one of the top 10 cities for rental activity in November 2023. Its western neighborhood of Long Island City in particular has proven particularly popular due to its proximity to Manhattan offices, waterfront views, and burgeoning food and entertainment options At 71 stories and 737 feet high, Sven is the tallest rental building in Queens and is second only to the recently completed Skyline Tower condominium. The curved tower designed by Handel Architects cradles the landmarked Queens Clock Tower, a former Bank of Manhattan building and an official New York City…

Date 2023-12-07
Author CityRealty

Barnea Bistro Coming to The Durst Organization's 114 W 47th Street

Beloved kosher establishment opening 7,600 SF Asian fusion restaurant the heart of Midtown

Date 2023-12-06
Author The Durst Organization

Barnea Bistro to Open New Midtown Restaurant

Barnea Bistro, known for its contemporary French-style cuisine and kosher offerings, has secured a 15-year lease for a 7,602-square-foot space at 114 W 47th Street in Midtown “At 114 West 47th Street, Barnea Bistro will bring its culinary excellence to the many workers, visitors, and residents in Midtown,” said Jody Durst, president of The Durst Organization. “The new restaurant will enrich our premier office tower providing a new dining option that aligns with the sophistication of the building.” The LEED Gold-certified property houses tenants including Bank of America Private Wealth Management and IFM Investors. The Durst Organization was represented in-house…

Publication Connect CRE
Date 2023-12-06
Author Emily Fu

Finback Brewery expanding to Long Island City with new taproom, production studio

Finback Brewery will be opening up a new taproom and production studio in Long Island City this December The new “Finback LIC” is located at 29-37 41st Ave., on the ground floor of the premier rental tower “Sven,” located at Queens Plaza. The venue will have 20 rotating taps featuring beers both new and beloved, a broad cocktail program, rotating menus of small-batch natural wines and mezcals and creative slushy drinks. In the weeks following the opening, drip coffee and cold brew using roaster Invisible Force, as well as matcha lattes, will also be offered. This will mark the third…

Publication LIC Post
Date 2023-12-06
Author Ethan Marshall
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