Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies Announces Over 76,000 SF of New Leases at 316 Courtland Ave., Stamford, CT

Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, has announced that Beacon Exterior Products and Amphenol Nexus Technologies have signed over 76,000 square feet of new leases at the company’s 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT.

“We are thrilled to welcome two remarkable industry leaders to 316 Courtland Avenue,” said Joe Simone. “The flexibility of the building and outdoor storage areas are some of its best attributes. Both Beacon and Amphenol Nexus were attracted to the expansive parking, ceiling heights and central access to Southern Fairfield County.”

Beacon Exterior Products, one of the largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing and complimentary building products in North America, has signed a new long-term lease of a combined 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor warehouse and distribution space. The lease includes 25,000 square feet of warehouse and office space and 20,000 square feet of yard space for additional storage.

Amphenol Nexus Technologies, a leader designer and manufacturer of scientific instruments such as audio plugs, jacks and push-button switches for the automotive, broadband, instrumentation, internet, military/aerospace and wireless infrastructure markets, has signed a new long-term lease of 31,134 square feet of indoor space to be used for manufacturing and assembly.

Joseph Simone said the 118,500-square-foot property features 1.1 acre of outdoor storage, clear span warehouse space with ceiling heights from 12 to 25 feet, an elevator to the second floor of the office space, abundant parking and ample power. The property is conveniently located only a mile from I-95 and a half mile from the Glenbrook train station. Only 12,000 square feet of warehouse space and 5,000 square feet of office space remain available at the property.

2022-03-15T13:52:56-04:00September 8, 2021|

Hospitals to Seek New Revenue Models Amid Declining Patient Overnight Stays

BRONX NY (August 2021) — Healthcare real estate developer Joseph Simone says that the declining rate of hospital stays is prompting providers to seek new revenue models involving elective surgery and outpatient services.

“For the past four decades we’ve seen a remarkable decline in average hospital stays that is reshaping the medical landscape. Many hospitals have closed while those that remained open have launched multi-million-dollar expansions to help them replace the revenue from declining hospital stays,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.

According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, the average length of a hospital stay declined nationally from 11.4 days in 1975 to 6.1 days in 2014.

“These government statistics are the reason why my company built the New York metro region’s first ‘bedless hospital,’ an 11-story facility in the Bronx that focuses on outpatient medical services that include surgery,” said Joseph Simone, referring to the 280,000-square-foot Montefiore Ambulatory Care Center. “Increasingly, we are seeing the construction of similar centers throughout the region and nationally.”

Hospitals are spending big money on new ambulatory centers as outdated sick wards receive fewer extended-stay patients. In Harrison, NY situated in the heart of Westchester County’s “Medical Mile” along I-287, Simone recently completed 104 Corporate Park Drive, a state-of-the-art pediatric ambulatory care facility custom designed for Montefiore Medical Center.

“These centers are critical for aging hospitals as they seek to upgrade their delivery of high-quality, specialty care,” said Joe Simone. “Today’s healthcare consumers are demanding higher levels of service and comfort from hospitals, which means that developers and landlords must pay special attention to building design.”

2021-09-14T10:35:16-04:00August 23, 2021|

Simone Development Sells Former RUCO Polymer Corp. Site to Developer for Future Warehouse/Distribution Project

BRONX, NY (August 16, 2021) — Simone Development Companies has announced the sale of the 15-acre former site of the RUCO Polymer Corp. in Hicksville, NY (Nassau County, Long Island). The buyer, a Brookfield Asset Management real estate fund, plans to develop a modern, high ceiling warehouse distribution center on the site. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Jim MacDonald, vice president of leasing for Simone development, represented the seller in negotiations and Paul Leone of CBRE represented the buyer.

“Well-located industrially zoned land for development is extremely rare and Simone Development is extremely pleased to find a buyer well-equipped to realize the site’s full potential,” said Joseph Simone, president of Simone Development. “With its close proximity the Long Island Expressway, as well as an existing rail spur, the site is well-positioned for industrial development to meet the needs of then growing e-commerce market.”

The Rubber Company of America (RUCO) built a manufacturing facility on the site in 1945, where RUCO Polymer Corp. (Hooker Chemical Company) manufactured plastics, latex, and esters. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC) owned and operated this site from 1966 to 1982. The site was later purchased by Sybron Corporation to produce polyester from 1982 to 2002. The Bayer Corporation purchased the site in 2000 and in 2002 decided to close the facility and demolish the existing buildings. The facility was a freight customer of the LIRR and New York and Atlantic Railway, served by a spur track off the Main Line next to the grade crossing at New South Rd.

2021-09-02T15:09:21-04:00August 16, 2021|

Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates Announce 21,518 Square Feet of New Healthcare Leases at Their Purchase Professional Park Campus

Purchase, NY (August 2020) — Building on their reputation as the region’s premier developers of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates have announced 21,518 square feet of new leases at their Purchase Professional Park campus on Westchester Avenue.

“We are very pleased to announce this latest round of leasing activity at Purchase Professional Park. Healthcare is the fastest growing industry sector in our region and Purchase Professional Park is leading the way as the location of choice for today’s medical practices. We offer an unbeatable combination of outstanding amenities, accessibility and abundant parking in an attractive campus setting,” said Joanna Simone, Principal and Vice President of Leasing and Property Management Operations of Simone Development Companies.

The landlord signed leases at 3010 Westchester Avenue with Westchester Park Pediatrics, a pediatric and adolescent medical practice, for 8,300 square feet, and International Research Services, a cosmetic testing company, for 5,771 square feet. Schweiger Dermatology Group leased 2,510 square feet at 3010 Westchester Avenue and was represented by Patricia Valenti of Newmark Knight Frank. Additionally, Dr. Jeremy Brauer Dermatology leased space at 3000 Westchester Avenue and was represented by Derek Ritter of SQ/FT Commercial Brokerage. Matthew Lisk, Michael McCarthy and Kevin McCarthy of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord on all lease transactions.

Situated on Westchester Avenue in the heart of Westchester’s “Medical Mile” along I-287, Purchase Professional Park combines first-class medical and professional office space, exceptional amenities and one of the most convenient office locations in the region. The park-like 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, a large multi-specialty group medical practice.

In addition to Westmed Medical Group, some of the park’s medical tenants include Burke Rehabilitation, ENT & Allergy Associates, Greenwich Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital Associates, Rye Orthopedic Associates, Greenwich Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Merit Dental Inc; Liberty RC, Inc AKA Davita and Lederman & Lederman, LLOP.

Amenities at Purchase Professional Park include a cafe, which is undergoing a renovation to be completed in the summer of 2021, a fitness center, 24/7 building access with camera security, a beautifully landscaped courtyard with seating areas, on-site owner management and abundant complimentary parking. In addition to the Café, The Espresso Guys Coffee Truck visits the complex daily for additional food and coffee needs. The complex offers a highly visible and convenient location at Exit 10 off of I-287, with access to major highways including I-95, I-684 and the Hutchinson River/Merritt Parkways, and is just minutes away from the Westchester County Airport and Metro-North train stations in Rye, Harrison and White Plains, providing access to the growing suburban patient base in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties.

Cushman & Wakefield is the exclusive leasing agent for Purchase Professional Park. For more information about available space for lease at Purchase Professional Park, call Matthew Lisk at 914-305-9303.

2021-09-02T15:09:01-04:00August 11, 2021|

Simone Development Companies Welcomes Charleys Philly Steaks to Throggs Neck Shopping Center

BRONX, NY (August 2021) — Simone Development Companies has announced that Charleys Philly Steaks has signed a 10-year, 1,500-square-foot lease at the Throggs Neck Shopping Center in the Ferry Point section of The Bronx. Charleys Philly Steaks is expected to open to the public in late Fall, marking the national franchise’s second location in The Bronx and fifth in New York City.

“We are thrilled to welcome a national brand like Charleys Philly Steaks to one of the city’s most successful shopping centers,” said Josh Gopan, AVP of Leasing for Simone Development. “Since its opening, Throggs Neck Shopping Center has been extremely attractive to retailers, with the Target among the most active nationally. The successful development has created hundreds of new jobs and boosted the borough’s economy. The shopping center is a testament to Simone’s dedication of repurposing vacant and under-utilized commercial property in the New York metropolitan area.”

Charleys Philly Steaks joins an extensive and diverse roster of tenants including retailers Target, TJ Maxx, Petco, Party City, and Skechers as well as restaurants Starbucks, Applebee’s, Subway, Chipotle, Sarku Japan, among others. Karnit Mosberg of Royal Properties represented both the tenant and the owner in the long-term lease. Throggs Neck Shopping Center is now 98% occupied, with just 6,400 square feet of inline and 2,200 square feet of end cap space available for lease.

Throggs Neck Shopping Center is conveniently located at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and the Hutchinson River Parkway. The borough’s 300,000-square-foot, large-scale retail development boasts secure free parking for over 600 cars and is anchored by a 165,000+ square-foot Target department store.

2021-09-02T15:10:14-04:00August 9, 2021|

Healthcare Real Estate Developer Joe Simone Sees Boom in ‘Medispas’ Spurring Medical Office Makeovers

BRONX, NY (August 9, 2021) — Healthcare real estate developer Joseph Simone foresees big investment in medical office makeovers as doctors jump on the medical spa bandwagon.

“A national boom in consumer demand for medispas has medical practices and hospitals turning to real estate developers for new locations or renovations of existing offices, lounges and treatment rooms to deliver a spa environment,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. “Consumers willing to spend big money on cosmetic lasers, injections and other elective procedures expect new levels of comfort from their providers.”

A recent article in Medical Economics estimated that the medical spa market is expected to reach $33.9 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth ratio of 13.8%.

“Once the realm of estheticians and dermatologists, medical spas are increasingly seen by medical practices and hospitals as a revenue stream that allows established healthcare groups to bring their brand recognition to a booming field,” said Joseph Simone.

Big retailers are also jumping on the medispa bandwagon. Earlier this year, Jack Nathan Health, a company that operates medical clinics inside Walmarts in Canada and Mexico, announced that it is expanding to eight more Walmarts in Canada to offer cosmetic injections, including Botox.

“The growing interest in wellness and self-care means that medical providers must reevaluate sterile medical office environments,” said Joe Simone. “Simone Development Companies is ready to partner with medical groups to design successful medical spas.”

2021-09-02T15:08:38-04:00August 9, 2021|

Real Estate Developer Joe Simone Says Increase in Knee Replacements Will Fuel Ambulatory Surgical Center Expansion

A projected increase in knee replacement surgeries will fuel the growth of ambulatory surgical centers, according to healthcare real estate developer Joseph Simone.

“We are experiencing a revolution in knee replacement technologies that are allowing doctors to perform minimally invasive surgeries that do not require hospital settings,” said Joe Simone, President of the Simone Development Companies, a leading developer of healthcare facilities. “For real estate developers, that means we will see greater demand for new ambulatory surgical centers as increasing numbers of the active elderly seek solutions to joint pain.”

In June, Renub Research Analysis published a report on the global knee replacement market. Renub predicted that in the United States, the value of knee replacements will rise from $8.02 billion in 2020 to $12.87 billion by 2027, a compound annual growth rate of 6.99%.

“Knee replacements will become more common and most of them will occur in the types of ambulatory surgical centers that Simone Development Companies have built, such as the Montefiore Hutchinson Campus in the Bronx, NY,” said Joseph Simone. “By 2040, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 78 million adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with arthritis.”

Patient interest in ambulatory surgical centers accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many hospitals were closed to patients who did not need life-saving interventions. Many patients who needed elective surgery like knee replacements were also reluctant to enter any facility that resembled a hospital for fear of contracting Covid-19.

“The construction of ambulatory centers has been strong for years, but with the pandemic and innovations in surgical procedures, the demand for these facilities is exponentially expanding,” said Joe Simone. “We are actively partnering with hospitals and other healthcare providers to identify locations for new construction.”

2021-09-07T14:14:44-04:00July 23, 2021|

Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies Sees Aging Baby Boomers Behind Healthcare Real Estate Growth

Real estate developer Joe Simone says that a recent U.S. Census report demonstrates how aging Baby Boomers are driving growth in healthcare real estate and jobs.

“The expansion of healthcare complexes nationwide is partly due to the aging Baby Boomers, who as they age require more medical services,” said Joseph Simone, President of the Simone Development Companies, a leading developer of healthcare facilities. “The oldest Baby Boomers are now 75. I foresee the demand for nursing homes, assisted living, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory facilities to quickly grow to accommodate a surge in the elderly population.”

U.S. Census reported last month that from 2010 to 2019, the percentage of the population 65 and older grew nationally (from 13.1% to 16.5%) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This growth in the elderly population is affecting the national job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nursing is listed among the top occupations in terms of job growth. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.

“All these new nurses will find employment in new or expanded healthcare complexes. Real estate developers will be very busy over the next decade delivering new buildings where the growing ranks of health practitioners will work,” said Simone.

Healthcare providers are already positioning themselves to receive the aging Baby Boomers, who demand convenience and amenities. Simone Development Companies renovated Mount Sinai Doctors’ 80,000-squar-foot facility in Greenlawn, NY to create a modern physical plant that conforms to current design standards and provides a high-quality patient experience.

“Healthcare real estate developers must take the Census and BLS numbers seriously and identify new building sites,” said Simone. “Yesterday’s doctors’ offices are not equipped to handle the coming wave of aging Baby Boomers.”

2021-09-07T14:28:37-04:00July 12, 2021|

Joseph Simone of Simone Development Companies Sees Remote Working to Spur Healthcare Development

Healthcare real estate developer Joe Simone foresees an increase in non-downtown medical projects as providers relocate from urban office cores to serve their remotely working patients.

“Many commuters who formerly worked in urban cores patronized doctors and medical practices that were easily accessible from the office,” said Joseph Simone, President of the Simone Development Companies, a leading developer of healthcare facilities. “However, the boom in remote working that started during the pandemic emptied urban office cores. Patients are now forced to find healthcare services close to home, which means the suburbs and other residential areas.”

In recent weeks, news reports nationwide have asked when or if office workers will return to central business districts. While the post-pandemic recovery is still incomplete, there is a growing consensus that many office workers will stay home. Additionally, a national exodus of residents in urban cores for more suburban locations has created housing-price spikes in rings around almost every major U.S. metropolis.

“We’ve just witnessed a great relocation of Americans and the healthcare sector hasn’t caught up yet,” said Simone. “This mass movement of people represents tremendous opportunities for agile health providers that can pivot from urban cores to the suburbs.”

A good example is Simone’s 644 West Putnam Avenue property in Greenwich, Connecticut., a commuter community in New York City’s northern suburbs. The mixed-use building offers 19,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and 20,000 square feet of second floor office/medical/retail space.

“People in the urban core are moving to communities like Greenwich, but they still want the specialty shopping and services of a dense urban environment,” Joseph Simone said.

2021-09-08T11:45:12-04:00June 21, 2021|

Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, Predicts Urgent Care Boom to Continue

Healthcare real estate developer Joe Simone predicts that the urgent care center boom will continue in 2021.

“Urgent care centers and retail clinics continue to proliferate across the U.S. because patients are increasingly demanding convenience and affordability,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, a leading developer of healthcare facilities. “I see many opportunities for healthcare real estate developers in dense downtowns and urban centers as patients increasingly value proximity.”

Between 2013 and 2019, the number of urgent care centers rose from about 6,100 to 9,616, according to the Urgent Care Association.

“Much of this increase is due to patients’ unwillingness to schedule appointments days or weeks away,” said Joseph Simone. “On-demand healthcare is becoming the norm and all health providers must adjust their business models to this evolving reality.”

For urgent care facilities, location is paramount. The demand for urgent care in suburban shopping centers or retail corridors has motivated many communities to change their land-use rules to include medical practices where they formerly were not allowed. Landlords whose retail or commercial properties have become outdated are finding new tenants in the urgent care sector.

“Simone Development has been a leader in repurposing outdated buildings for new medical uses. Our Boyce Thompson Center in Yonkers, N.Y. is a model for an adaptive reuse that incorporates medical, retail, personal services, wellness and dining to create a regional destination,” said Joseph Simone. “I foresee my company going into our region’s dense downtowns to create new medical spaces that are easily accessible by foot and mass transit.”

2021-09-08T11:47:00-04:00June 1, 2021|

Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, Announces Advanced Therapy and Performance Leased More Than 12,000 SF at 316 Courtland Ave. in Stamford, CT

Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, Announces Advanced Therapy and Performance Lease of More Than 12,000 SF at 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT.

Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, has announced that Advanced Therapy and Performance, LLC, a leading provider of physical therapy and training from rehabilitation to elite performance, has leased 12,060 square feet for a new facility at 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT. The long-term lease brings the property to 94% occupancy, with only 6,000 square feet of office space remaining for lease.

“We are pleased to welcome such a high-profile tenant as Advanced Therapy and Performance to our property at 316 Courtland Avenue, which is now almost fully leased,” said Joseph Simone. “ATP assists clients with everything including orthopedic and performance screening, sport rehabilitation and targeted professional level physical performance. Flexibility and Simone Development’s vision for the leasing of the property were key factors that attracted ATP to this outstanding location.”

The Advanced Therapy and Performance team brings an integrative approach to rehab and training. By leveraging the specialties of each Integrated Performance Coach and Therapist, their treatment and training teams collaboratively utilize all modalities in the therapy and performance training community to get the fastest results possible for clients.

The 116,500-square-foot property offered the flexibility of layout that Advanced Therapy and Performance required, with clear span space and ceiling heights from 12 to 25 feet, abundant parking and ample power. The property is conveniently located only a mile from I-95 and a half mile from the Glenbrook train station.

2021-09-08T11:53:54-04:00May 25, 2021|

Advanced Therapy and Performance Lease More Than 12,000 SF at Simone Development Companies’ 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT

Simone Development Companies has announced that Advanced Therapy and Performance, LLC, a leading provider of physical therapy and training from rehabilitation to elite performance, has leased 12,060 square feet for a new facility at 316 Courtland Avenue in Stamford, CT.

The long-term lease brings the property to 94% occupancy, with only 6,000 square feet of office space remaining for lease. Franco Fellah from HK Group II, Inc. represented the tenant in the lease negotiations, while the owner was represented by Kevin Langtry of Newmark.

“It’s been a real pleasure working with Josh Gopan at Simone and Kevin Langtry at Newmark finalizing this important expansion for Advanced Therapy and Performance,” said Mr. Fellah of HK Group II.

The Advanced Therapy and Performance team brings an integrative approach to rehab and training. By leveraging the specialties of each Integrated Performance Coach and Therapist, their treatment and training teams collaboratively utilize all modalities in the therapy and performance training community to get the fastest results possible for clients.

“Advanced Performance and Therapy is a great addition to 316 Courtland’s diverse mix of thriving tenants,” SAID Mr. Langtry of Newmark. “Simone Development really took a creative approach in adapting to what the market brought and has transformed the building into a unique asset.”

The 116,500-square-foot property offered the flexibility of layout that Advanced Therapy and Performance required, with clear span space and ceiling heights from 12 to 25 feet, abundant parking and ample power. The property is conveniently located only a mile from I-95 and a half mile from the Glenbrook train station.

“We are pleased to welcome such a high-profile tenant as Advanced Therapy and Performance to our property at 316 Courtland Avenue, which is now almost fully leased,” said Josh Gopan, AVP of Leasing for Simone Development. “ATP assists clients with everything including orthopedic and performance screening, sport rehabilitation and targeted professional level physical performance. Flexibility and Simone Development’s vision for the leasing of the property were key factors that attracted ATP to this outstanding location.”

2021-09-08T11:48:34-04:00May 19, 2021|
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