Simone Development Signs 24,500 SF in New Leases at 1 Zeiss Drive in Thornwood
THORNWOOD, NY (February 28, 2025) — Simone Development Companies has announced 24,500 square feet of new leases at 1 Zeiss Drive in Thornwood, NY. Immortal Fitness leased 14,994 square feet and the Random Farms Kids’ Theater leased 9,506 square feet. Both are relocations.
Ownership was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams alongside the property’s exclusive broker, New York Commercial Realty Group (NYCRG). Immortal Fitness was also represented by NYCRG. The Random Farms Kids’ Theater was represented by CBRE.
Immortal Fitness offers personal and group strength training programs in a state-of-the-art facility with 24/7 gym access. The new space will include a full retail and lounge area, individual private bathrooms, showers, saunas, and lockers, an outdoor patio, a group training room, and a main training area with powerlifting equipment, machines, turf, sleds, and more.
Random Farms is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to creating a safe environment where children of all backgrounds are encouraged to discover the joy of theater. The customized space will include four rehearsal studios and three vocal studios, all with state-of the-art sound attenuation. The organization, which serves young people in grades K-12, offers group classes, private lessons, and full productions professionally staged at theaters throughout the county.
“We are thrilled that each of these local businesses chose 1 Zeiss Drive for their new home. Given the property’s campus-like setting, amenities, abundant parking, and convenient location, it’s a perfect fit for community-enhancing tenants like Immortal Fitness and the Random Farms Kids’ Theater,” said Josh Gopan, Vice President of Leasing for Simone Development Companies.
Located on over 12 beautifully landscaped acres, 1 Zeiss Drive is a 120,000-square-foot, two-story prime industrial/flex/office building. The elevatored building features six loading docks, 3 drive-in doors, 14’-18’ ceiling heights, direct loading from the second floor with two overhead doors, and 190 parking spaces in a campus-like setting with an atrium lobby, conference rooms, cafeteria, and office space.
The building currently has approximately 29,000 square feet of warehouse space available along with roughly 5,000 square feet of office space, all on the second floor. The second-floor space features reinforced floor loads and two drive-in doors.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a full-service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of healthcare, mixed-use, office, industrial, retail and residential properties. Headquartered at the Hutchinson Metro Center, it boasts a portfolio of over 7 million square feet throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey. With expertise spanning acquisition, development, construction, finance, asset management, accounting, leasing and property management, Simone Development Companies is set apart by its vertically integrated management team, long-term asset ownership and its pursuit of visionary development.
Simone Development Companies Signs Halo Health Pharmacy’s First Bronx Location at Triangle Plaza Hub
BRONX, NY – December 18, 2024 – Simone Development Companies has signed a new long-term lease with Halo Health Pharmacy for 1,522 square feet of retail space at Triangle Plaza Hub located at 459 East 149th Street in The Bronx’s Mott Haven neighborhood. The new store will be Halo Health Pharmacy’s first in the Bronx and the expanding company’s fifth New York City location, with three existing outlets in northern Manhattan and one in Queens.
Triangle Plaza Hub is a 50,000-square-foot grocery-anchored retail and medical office condominium featuring a healthcare and food-centric tenant-mix including SuperFresh supermarket, Sun River Health, DaVita Melrose Dialysis, Metropolitan College of New York, and Dunkin’, among others.
Miles Mahony and Chris Walther of RIPCO Real Estate represented both the tenant and ownership in the transaction, assisted by Simone Development Companies’ in-house leasing and legal teams.
“We are excited to welcome Halo Health Pharmacy to Triangle Plaza Hub, complimenting and enhancing our already diverse tenant mix,” said Josh Gopan, Simone Development Companies’ Vice President of Leasing.
Triangle Plaza Hub, a LEED certified complex built in 2015, is located on a prime corner of the highly trafficked Mott Haven neighborhood and only a few minutes away from the 149th Street station serving the 2 and 5 subway lines. The property also offers on-site parking for tenants and customers.
The property currently has one remaining space for lease: a highly desirable 2,776 square-foot endcap space available, previously occupied by Boston Market.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a full-service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of healthcare, mixed-use, office, industrial, retail, and residential properties. Headquartered at the Hutchinson Metro Center, it boasts a portfolio of over 7 million square feet throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey. With expertise spanning acquisition, development, construction, finance, asset management, accounting, leasing and property management, Simone Development Companies is set apart by its vertically integrated management team, long-term asset ownership and its pursuit of visionary development.
Arsen’s Gym Leases 9,000 SF at Simone Development Companies’ 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT
STAMFORD, CT – October 8, 2024 – Simone Development Companies has announced that Arsen’s Gym has signed a new, long-term lease for a 9,000 square-foot fitness facility at 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT. The new gym is Arsen’s sixth location and will feature a range of equipment, including cardio machines, boxing bags, free weights, and cable machines.
Simone Development Companies was represented by in-house leasing and legal times along with Kevin Langtry from RM Friedland, who also represented the tenant in the lease.
“We are very pleased to welcome Arsen’s Gym to our property at 316 Courtland Avenue,” said Josh Gopan, Vice President of Leasing for Simone Development Companies. “This addition complements our existing fitness-oriented tenants at the property, including Advanced Therapy & Performance and Empowered Aerial Fitness. Arsen’s Gym is a valuable asset to the local community and will enhance the overall fitness landscape and offering in the area.”
The new lease brings occupancy to 95% at the property, with just two remaining spaces available for 2,508 square feet and 3,500 square feet, respectively. The 115,453-square-foot building offers flexible layout options, an elevator to the second floor, and abundant parking with 243 spaces. 316 Courtland Avenue is also conveniently located just a mile from I-95 and a half-mile from the Glenbrook train station.
Simone Development Announces KOLAMS: Memories and Patterns Exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine
Shanthi Chandrasekar Explores the Meditative and Mathematical Beauty of Traditional Kolam Art, Creating Patterns that Intertwine Cosmology, Neuroscience, and Anatomy
BRONX, NY (June 5, 2024) – Simone Development Companies announced the opening of Shanthi Chandrasekar’s KOLAMS: Memories and Patterns exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine, located in the lobby of Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center’s Tower One at 1250 Waters Place in the Bronx. Ms. Chandrasekar’s unique and very personal exhibition is now open to the public and will run through September 6th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Shanthi Chandrasekar’s KOLAMS: Memories and Patterns exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine (Photo Credit: Lori Adams)
Ms. Chandrasekar is a multidisciplinary artist who experiments with drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and papermaking. She has also been trained in the traditional art forms of Kolam and Tanjore-style painting. While many of her works are influenced by her Indian heritage, Ms. Chandrasekar’s true inspiration comes from the mystery and majesty of the world around her; her muse lives at the intersection of the scientific and the spiritual.
“My artistic journey is a search toward understanding life and its place in the cosmos- questioning everything around me, exploring new ideas and experimenting with mediums, to create work that combines ancient traditions and current science,” said Shanthi Chandrasekar. “Making art is a thought provoking, contemplative and meditative process for me.”
Kolam is a traditional Indian drawing done by women in front of their homes at dawn and dusk as a daily ritual. For Shanthi Chandrasekar, Kolam took on new significance upon her move to the US, serving as a means to cope and navigate her new surroundings while reconnecting with her heritage. Inspired by the teachings of her mother and grandmother, Ms. Chandrasekar views the dots in Kolam as life’s challenges and the patterns as paths to navigate them. The repetitive drawing process is both meditative and intellectually stimulating, revealing mathematical aspects like geometries and fractals. KOLAMS: Memories and Patterns intertwines themes from cosmology, neuroscience, and anatomy, making it a profound and multifaceted medium of expression.
“We are thrilled to present Shanthi Chandrasekar’s exhibit at the Gallery of ARTFul Medicine,” said Jodi Moise, director of the Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein. “The exhibit both showcases the intricate beauty and cultural significance of traditional Kolam art and highlights Shanthi’s unique ability to blend this remarkable ancient practice with modern scientific concepts and her own personal journey. Visitors will be captivated by the work’s depth and complexity; it’s an honor to host such a thought-provoking exhibit.”
The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine encourages artists to interpret scientific/medical research and create works of art depicting issues of cultural, political, and technological significance. The Gallery is a key component to Montefiore’s Fine Art Program and Collection, an innovative visual arts program that fosters a life-affirming, restorative and supportive environment for patients, families, caregivers, students, faculty, and staff. Montefiore’s Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein is now one of two healthcare entities with art programs featured on the Bloomberg Connects app.
“Shanthi’s KOLAMS: Memories and Patterns perfectly embodies our vision for the gallery by merging cultural heritage with contemporary scientific exploration,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “Her work is a testament to the power of art to inspire and heal, making it a wonderful addition to our space.”
Dello Russo Laser Vision Inks 3,000 SF Lease for First Westchester County Location at Simone Development’s 71 Nardozzi Place
71 Nardozzi Place, New Rochelle, NY
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 8, 2024) – New Rochelle residents will soon be seeing things more clearly, as Simone Development Companies announced that Dello Russo Laser Vision has signed a lease for 3,000 square feet of retail space at 71 Nardozzi Place in New Rochelle, NY. This is the clinic’s first location in Westchester County. Dello Russo Laser Vision joins LA Fitness, My Salon Suite and PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) in the complex. The property is also adjacent to several popular retailers including Costco, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of America, and Land Rover & Jaguar.
Katelin Van Voorhis and David Scotto of RM Friedland represented ownership in the lease negotiations, while Dello Russo Laser Vision was repped by Marshall Wade of Conquest Advisors.
Dello Russo Laser Vision is a dedicated LASIK center that’s performed LASIK eye surgery since the 1990s when the first Dello Russo Laser Vision center opened in Bergenfield, NJ. With multiple locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, New Jersey, Westport CT and now Westchester County, each eye care center is outfitted with a dedicated top-of-the-line surgical suite.
“We are delighted to welcome Dello Russo Laser Vision to their very first Westchester location at 71 Nardozzi Place,” said Joanna Simone, President of Leasing & Property Management Operations at Simone Development Companies. “Our property’s convenient location just off I-95 with abundant parking and a mix of service-oriented and experiential retail make this an ideal home for medical tenants.”
“We have some of the most experienced and dedicated LASIK surgeons in the Northeast along with a unique position in the market as one of most respected and well-known practices in the tri-state region and the largest family-owned practice in the country. We now look forward to providing outstanding LASIK care to patients in Westchester County in this wonderful new space,” said Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, CEO of Dello Russo Laser Vision.
The adjacent building has remaining medical/retail space available for lease, with 20,224 square feet available at 80 Nardozzi Place as well as 8,890 square feet at 110 Nardozzi Place. Both are divisible.