Supermarket Turned Warehouse Holds 53rd Annual Bronx Ball

A former Bronx supermarket at 1720 Eastchester Rd., recently redeveloped and converted by Simone Development Companies into a 190,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, was once again transformed, this time into a ballroom to host the 53rd Annual Bronx Ball. The event marked the culmination of borough-wide Bronx Week
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and The Bronx Tourism Council co-hosted the event, one of the highlights of Bronx Week and the official celebration of this year’s inductees to the Bronx Walk of Fame. Rhonda James of E218 Events Management; Ralph Mercado of Ralph Mercado Enterprises; and Ruben Rodriguez of Havana Catering collaborated on the Bronx Ball interior transformation.
“For a long time, the East Bronx has had a critical need for new, modern last-mile warehouse distribution centers to serve the growing delivery needs of the well-established residential communities in the area,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “We are honored that the organizers recognized this transformation and selected our property to host the annual Bronx Ball.”

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2025-06-09T16:13:39-04:00May 27, 2025|
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Simone Development’s One Executive Boulevard Property in North Yonkers Receives Best of BOMA Signature Award

Joe Simone accepting award

TARRYTOWN, NY (May 2025) – Simone Development Companies was recently honored by Westchester Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for the company’s medical office building at One Executive Boulevard in North Yonkers. The building won the Best of BOMA Signature Award in the category of Best Curb Appeal and Common Areas.

The award was presented at BOMA’s Annual Hall of Honor Awards Dinner held May 15 at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown. More than 200 leaders from Westchester’s commercial real estate community were on hand for the sold-out event. Accepting the award on behalf of Simone Development was Joe Simone, President, Simone Development Companies.

Located in the North Yonkers “Medical Mile,” One Executive Boulevard is a newly renovated 133,768-square-foot, 4-story state-of-the-art medical building that was repurposed from a traditional office building. The property is just under 30 minutes from Manhattan and within ¼ mile of 879,426 square feet of existing medical office space. Located at the intersection of Executive Boulevard and North Broadway, One Executive Boulevard offers excellent visibility and accessibility to major highways and mass transit with abundant parking all around. One Executive Boulevard complements the North Yonkers Medical Mile that includes Simone Development’s highly successful Boyce Thompson Center. The 85,000-square-foot mixed-use center features physician’s offices of St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Westmed/Summit Health, ENT & Allergy Associates, Columbia Doctors and other medical practices along with retail shops and restaurants.

One Executive Boulevard

This is the fourth time that a Simone Development property has won a Best of BOMA Award. Previous winners include Purchase Professional Park for Comeback Building of the Year, Boyce Thompson Center for Best Renovation and Capital Improvement and 250 East Sandford Boulevard in Mount Vernon for Best Building Comeback. In 2022, Simone Development Companies won the prestigious BOMA Hall of Honor award for its contributions to Westchester’s economy.

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.

2025-06-09T16:13:49-04:00May 20, 2025|
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Simone Development Joins with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano to Welcome Italian Oven Restaurant to Boyce Thompson Center

Italian Oven Opening

Simone Development Director of Leasing Jeremy Schwartz; Salvatore Oppedisano; Operating Manager Cristina Sakellaridis; Operating Manager Nicoletta Sakellaridis; Owner Anna Maria Oppedisano; Mayor Mike Spano; Owner Peter Oppedisano; Operating Manager Amanda Oppedisano; Operating Manager Angelina Oppedisano and Simone Development Property Manager Giovanni Puerta.

YONKERS, NY (March 2025) – Executives from Simone Development Companies joined with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the owners of Italian Oven for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 12 to celebrate the grand opening of Italian Oven at the Boyce Thompson Center.

“Italian Oven is family owned and operated. My brother and myself are the owners and my two daughters Nicoletta and Cristina, and my brother’s two daughters Amanda and Angelina will be running the restaurant,” said Owner Anna Maria Oppedisano. “We will be serving a variety of different pizzas along with deliciously prepared pasta dishes stemming from Southern Italy. We take pride in our hospitality and the quality ingredients in our food,” she added.

“We are delighted to welcome Italian Oven to our growing roster of retail tenants at the Boyce Thompson Center. These businesses are a great amenity not only for those who work at the Boyce Thompson Center and for patients visiting our medical tenants, but for the entire surrounding Yonkers community,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.

Located at 1084-1088 North Broadway, the Boyce Thompson Center is an 85,000-square-foot mixed-use property featuring medical offices, retail shops and restaurants. The center offers free parking and a grand outdoor plaza with public seating. Medical tenants include St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Westmed Medical Group/Summit Health, Columbia Doctors, Mount Sinai Doctors, ENT and Allergy Associates, Motion PT, Metro Vein Centers, Gastroenterology of Westchester and Riverside Dental. Retail tenants include Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Soyo Nails, Hudson River Vision, Family Wellness Pharmacy, Juvanni Med Spa, Family Wellness Pharmacy, The Taco Project, Enbu Asian Fusion, Starbucks, Executive Wine & Spirits and Fresh & co.

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.

2025-03-25T14:40:25-04:00March 20, 2025|
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Simone Development Companies Draws New York Blood Center to Throggs Neck Shopping Center for New Donation Location in Bronx

Throggs Neck Shopping Center

BRONX, NY (March 5, 2025) – Simone Development Companies has signed a new long-term lease with New York Blood Center, a community-based blood supplier, for a 3,906 square-foot blood donation and collection center at the Throggs Neck Shopping Center located at 815 Hutchinson River Parkway in the Ferry Point section of the Bronx, NY.

Simone Development was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams alongside Brad Bassuk of Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein and the property’s exclusive broker, Karnit Mosberg of Royal Properties. Domenick D’Apice of Standard Realty Corp. represented New York Blood Center.

“We are thrilled that New York Blood Center selected the Throggs Neck Shopping Center for its Bronx donor center,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. “This center offers visitors a dynamic mix of critical and specialized medical providers, service-oriented retail, and top national, regional, and local shops and restaurants. It’s extremely convenient for tenants and visitors due to its accessibility to the East Bronx and surrounding areas by car and public transportation and abundant free parking.”

New York Blood Center is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers, providing the highest quality blood and stem cell products and related medical and consultative services to hospitals and patients. This is New York Blood Center’s 20th donor center, the first in the Bronx in decades, and reflects NYBC’s commitment to expanding blood donation access and ensuring a stable blood supply for the communities it serves.

Blood donations in the Bronx have declined by nearly 40% in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for increased local participation. At the same time, donations from younger generations are becoming increasingly critical, with contributions from donors under 30 dropping by more than 30% in recent years. In addition, there is a significant gap between the need for blood at Bronx hospitals and the number of annual blood donations from the community. These trends pose a significant long-term challenge to the stability of the local blood supply, underscoring the importance of reaching and engaging new donors.

Scheduled to open the new space in late summer, New York Blood Center joins a prestigious lineup of tenants at Throggs Neck Shopping Center, from medical services providers like AFC Urgent Care, Metro Optics, and Schweiger Dermatology Group to retail giants like Target, TJ Maxx, and Petco, as well as specialized stores like Snipes, Skechers, and Mattress Firm. The center also includes multiple popular eateries including Applebee’s, Chipotle, Cap’t Loui Seafood Boil, Five Guys, Charleys Philly Steaks, Starbucks, and Sarku Japan, among others. Only one prime 950 square-foot endcap space remains available at one of the borough’s most successful retail locations.

Since its construction in 2010, Throggs Neck Shopping Center has been a catalyst for economic growth, creating hundreds of new job opportunities and contributing to the borough’s economy and growth. The 300,000-square-foot, large-scale retail development is conveniently located at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and the Hutchinson River Parkway, boasting secure free parking for 625 cars, and anchored by a 165,000+ square-foot Target department store, one of the most active in the nation.

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.

ABOUT NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER
Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

2025-03-12T16:27:33-04:00March 5, 2025|
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Simone Development Signs 24,500 SF in New Leases at 1 Zeiss Drive in Thornwood

1 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY

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.

2025-03-05T09:55:30-05:00February 28, 2025|
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Simone Development Companies Announces Opening of A(I) Brighter Tomorrow: Cancer and Beyond Winter Exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine

A(I) Brighter Tomorrow: Cancer and Beyond

(Photo Credit: Lori Adams)

The new exhibit offers an innovative exploration of cancer care and healing through art, technology, and empathy

BRONX, NY (January 30, 2025) – Simone Development Companies announced the opening of A(I) Brighter Tomorrow: Cancer and Beyond, a new winter 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. The exhibition opened to the public on January 24 and will run through April 18, with viewing hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The exhibition brings together art and healthcare to highlight the human side of the cancer journey. By uniting visionary artists, doctors, and cancer survivors, the exhibition tells a comprehensive story of cancer diagnosis and treatment, staying as true to real-life experiences as possible.

The often-overlooked emotional aspects of this journey are central to the exhibit. The initiative goes beyond art, supporting cancer patients, caregivers, and medical professionals in understanding the multifaceted nature of cancer. It balances hope with realism and fosters collaboration between artists and scientists to capture the medical journey’s intricacies, while encouraging broader, empathetic perspectives.

“Art has the unique ability to teach and communicate, making it increasingly valuable in healthcare settings,” said Jodi Moise, director of the Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein. “This exhibition highlights the critical human connections that foster physical, mental, and emotional healing in oncology care.”

The exhibition includes some of the following work:
– “Return to Life: In and Out of the Body” by Suzanne Anker, developed under the scientific guidance of Heather Feil at Montefiore’s Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Health, exploring onco-fertility through parallels between nature’s cycles and the preservation of life
– “Burden of Concealment: The Diagnosed, The Caregiver, and Their Son” by Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, reflecting their personal experiences as a patient and caregiver
– “Physic AI Garden” by Anna Dumitriu and Alex May, integrating artificial intelligence to address health challenges from cancer treatment while exploring potential AI-driven solutions
– “T(H)UMOR: Dear Cancer Diary” by Federico Muelas, transforming real-life cancer survivor stories from Montefiore’s Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD Buddie)s program into comic art
– A poignant light-and-shadow collaboration by Romanian-based radiation oncologist Dr. Sabina Sucuri and photographer Vladimir Gheorghiu, exploring survivorship and resilience

A(I) Brighter Tomorrow: Cancer and Beyond is co-curated by Natalia Marin, an independent art curator and medical student based in Bucharest, Romania, and Jodi Moise, Director of the Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein.

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.

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.

2025-01-30T14:29:35-05:00January 30, 2025|
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Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates Announce 4,694 SF in Renewals at Purchase Professional Park

Fareri Associates Announce 4,694 SF in Renewals at Purchase Professional Park

PURCHASE, NY (December 18, 2024) — Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates have announced 4,694 square feet of long-term lease renewals at 3010 Westchester Avenue at Purchase Professional Park.

Northwell Health Physician Partners is renewing in their 2,850 square-foot space, which provides the highest quality in pediatric orthopedics to the NY Metro region.

Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center is also renewing and expanding into a 1,844 square-foot space within the building, adding a surgery center. The practice specializes in podiatry for adults and children, offering the most updated, innovative and advanced technologies to treat foot and ankle conditions.

“The renewals of these two outstanding healthcare providers are a testament to the vitality of this campus, which has become a hub of medical excellence along Westchester Avenue,” said Joanna Simone, Principal & President of Leasing and Property Management Operations for Simone Development Companies.

The lease transactions were handled by in-house leasing and legal teams.

There are just two remaining spaces at 3010 Westchester Avenue: 1,025 square feet on the second floor and 4,605 square feet on the fourth floor. There are also two available spaces at the adjacent 3020 Westchester Avenue: 3,587 on the third floor and 7,585 on the fourth floor.

Located on Westchester Avenue in the heart of Westchester’s “Medical Mile” along I-287, Purchase Professional Park combines Class A medical and professional office space and exceptional amenities, including an on-site BoBo’s Cafe, fitness center, 24/7 building access with state-of-the-art camera security, a landscaped courtyard with seating areas, on-site owner management and abundant complimentary parking. The campus is located directly off I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-684, and is just 10 minutes from Westchester County Airport.

The campus features four modern buildings (3000, 3010, 3020 and 3030 Westchester Avenue) totaling 220,000 square feet of Class A medical and office space. 3030 Westchester Avenue is an 85,000 square-foot medical building that is fully leased to Westmed Medical Group/Summit Health, a large multi-specialty group medical practice.

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.

ABOUT FARERI ASSOCIATES

Fareri Associates, LP, of Greenwich, is a family owned and operated real estate investment and construction company focusing on development and re-development of office, retail, mixed-use and residential properties primarily in Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County.

2024-12-19T10:48:37-05:00December 19, 2024|
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Simone Development Companies Signs Halo Health Pharmacy’s First Bronx Location at Triangle Plaza Hub

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.

2025-01-02T09:45:21-05:00December 18, 2024|
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Simone Development Signs Northwell Health to Long-Term Lease Renewal at 170 E 77th Street

Northwell Health 170 East 77th Street

MANHATTAN, NY (December 16, 2024) – Simone Development Companies has signed a long-term lease renewal with Northwell Health for 5,936 square feet at 170 East 77th Street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood. Northwell Health remains the sole commercial tenant at the property, continuing to provide essential healthcare services to the surrounding communities.

Simone Development’s in-house leasing and legal teams handled the negotiations directly with the tenant.

“We are thrilled that Northwell Health has decided to renew its lease at 170 East 77Th Street,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. “This renewal highlights the value of the space and underscores Simone Development’s ongoing partnership with one of New York’s leading healthcare providers.”

Ideally located in the heart of the Upper East Side, 170 East 77th Street offers convenient access to public transportation, including the Q and 6 subway lines, as well as several bus routes, making it a prime location for healthcare providers looking to serve one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

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.

2024-12-18T15:04:50-05:00December 16, 2024|
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Mayor Spano and Council Members Join with Simone Development for Holiday Tree Lighting at Boyce Thompson Center

Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 at the Boyce Thompson Center

YONKERS, NY (December 4, 2024) — Senior executives of Simone Development Companies joined with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and members of the Yonkers City Council and Westchester County Legislature for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony held December 3rd at Simone Development’s Boyce Thompson Center in Yonkers.

Photo caption: From left Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies; Mayor Mike Spano; Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy; Council Member Deana Robinson; Council Member Tasha Diaz; Council Member Anthony Merante and County Legislator James Nolan

2024-12-11T16:39:26-05:00December 4, 2024|
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Leading Furniture Maker Anthony Lawrence-Belfair Signs New Lease at Simone Development’s 1200 Zerega Ave. in the Bronx

1200 Zerega Avenue Bronx

BRONX, NY (October 24, 2024) – Simone Development Companies has announced that Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, a leading furniture company specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, repair, and restoration of furniture and home goods, has signed a long-term lease for 25,214 square feet of warehouse space and 19,312 square feet of land at 1200 Zerega Ave. in the Bronx. The new space will serve as a showroom and studio, supporting the company’s relocation from Long Island City.

Simone Development was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams alongside Mat Diana of DY Realty, while Anthony Lawrence-Belfair was represented by Helen Paul of Cushman & Wakefield and Joseph Caputo of Exit Realty Premier.

“With its strategic location, ample outdoor storage options, and flexible space configurations, 1200 Zerega Ave. is an ideal fit for companies like Anthony Lawrence-Belfair,” said Josh Gopan, Vice President of Leasing for Simone Development Companies. “The property offers quick and easy access to major highways and public transportation, making it a highly attractive choice for businesses looking to optimize their operations and better serve their customers.”

The lease secured the final warehouse and ground floor space offered at 1200 Zerega Ave. The property has a remaining 12,891 square feet of office space available on the second floor, which comes with over 12,000 square feet of parking, a dedicated elevator, and four sides of window frontage. The building is conveniently located near the #6 subway line, multiple bus routes, and major highways including the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Bruckner Expressway, and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

2024-10-29T09:34:43-04:00October 24, 2024|
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Simone Development Companies Signs Another Full-Building Lease with Fastenal Company, North America’s Largest Fastener Distributor

1385 Commerce Avenue Bronx, NY

Company Snaps Up 10,347 SF Warehouse Property in Westchester Square Section of The Bronx

BRONX, NY (October 23, 2024) – Simone Development Companies announced that the largest fastener distributor in North America, Fastenal Company, has signed a 10,347-square-foot, long-term warehouse lease at 1385 Commerce Avenue in the Bronx, NY.

Simone Development Companies was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams while Fastenal Company was repped by Mathew Diana of DY Realty.

Fastenal will use the building for warehouse space and storage of construction and hardware materials, as well as ancillary office space. The deal marks the most recent lease for the company at a Simone property. In 2023, Fastenal Company signed a long-term lease for 7,100 square feet at Simone Development’s nearby 1448 Ferris Place in the Bronx, NY.

Fastenal is a diverse company that provides a variety of services to different organizations: an expert consultant, a logistics company, a technology provider, and more generally a distributor of wide-ranging industrial and construction products.

“We are thrilled that Fastenal Company has once again chosen a Simone Development property for their latest expansion,” said Josh Gopan, Vice President of Leasing at Simone Development Companies. “The building’s excellent condition and accessible location with proximity to major highways and public transportation make it a perfect fit for Fastenal.”

The street-level property is in move-in condition and offers 20-foot ceiling heights, two drive-in doors, and heavy power. It is a short walk from the Westchester Square #6 subway station and convenient to the Cross Bronx and Bruckner expressways.

2024-12-11T13:22:15-05:00October 23, 2024|
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