Cloudbound, an Innovative Playspace for Children, Leases 19,197 SF at 80 Nardozzi Place in New Rochelle
NEW ROCHELLE, NY —August 13, 2025 — Simone Development Companies has announced that Cloudbound™, an innovative indoor playspace concept designed specifically for young children ages 0–6, has signed a lease for 19,197 square feet at 80 Nardozzi Place in New Rochelle, NY.
Developed by Sky Zone®, a pioneer in active entertainment, Cloudbound™ combines the imaginative spirit of a children’s museum with the energy of a playground, offering a vibrant destination where young families can find community. Backed by leading childhood development research, the Cloudbound concept reimagines early childhood play through enriching experiences in a setting that is thoughtfully designed to support the real needs of today’s parents.
“We are very excited that Cloudbound chose 80 Nardozzi Place for its first location in the New York Metro area,” said Joanna Simone, President of Leasing and Property Management Operations for Simone Development Companies. “The addition of this family-focused recreational space further strengthens the property as a prime experiential and service-oriented destination for the local community.”
“We’re thrilled to join the vibrant New Rochelle community, where so many families are putting down roots,” said Caitlin Shufelt, VP of Cloudbound. “With nearly a third of households raising children, it’s clear there’s a growing need for spaces that support both kids and their caregivers. Cloudbound was designed to fill that gap – not just as a place to play, but as a hub for connection, development, and everyday support. We’re proud to bring our expert-backed environment to Westchester and look forward to becoming part of the fabric of family life here.”
Rendering of Cloudbound Lobby
Cloudbound was represented in the lease transaction by Alex Hedaya and Andrew Connolly of Newmark. Simone Development was represented by Karnit Mosberg of Royal Properties alongside Simone’s in-house leasing and legal teams.
Cloudbound joins PXG Westchester and My Salon Suite at 80–110 Nardozzi Place as well as LA Fitness and Dello Russo Laser Vision at Simone Development’s adjacent 70 Nardozzi Place. Located directly off Interstate-95 North & South and near Main Street and the Hutchinson River Parkway in New Rochelle, the property is also next to several popular retailers including Costco, Home Depot, CVS, Bank of America, and Land Rover & Jaguar.
Only one suite remains available at the property: an 8,890 square-foot divisible end cap space.
Simone Development’s 9,600 Square-Foot Retail Center at 44-46 Gramatan Avenue in Mount Vernon, NY, Is Now Fully Leased with the Signing of Total Wireless for 1,600 SF
MOUNT VERON, NY (July 2025) — Simone Development Companies announced that Total Wireless has signed a new lease for 1,600 square feet of retail space at 44-46 Gramatan Avenue in Mount Vernon. The property is now fully leased.
Total Wireless (formerly Total by Verizon) is one of the oldest master dealers in the wireless industry.
“We are very pleased to welcome Total Wireless to their new retail location in Mount Vernon. We are also delighted to announce that this property is now fully leased,” said Joanna Simone, Principal and President of Leasing and Property Management Operations for Simone Development Companies. Other tenants in the 9,600-square-foot, one-story building include national names like H&R Block and Pizza Hut alongside several local retailers.
Simone Development’s One Executive Boulevard Property in North Yonkers Receives Best of BOMA Signature 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.
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.
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 and 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.
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.
Simone Development Companies Signs Sneaker & Streetwear Retailer SNIPES to New Lease at Throggs Neck Shopping Center
BRONX, NY (September 18, 2024) – Simone Development Companies has signed a new long-term lease for 6,854 square feet with SNIPES, one of the leading sneaker and streetwear retailers worldwide, at the Throggs Neck Shopping Center 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 the property’s exclusive broker, Karnit Mosberg of Royal Properties. Ryan Condren of JLL represented the tenant.
“SNIPES, with 750 locations across the U.S. and in Europe, is a welcome addition to this thriving retail development,” said Josh Gopan, Vice President of Leasing for Simone Development Companies. “The Throggs Neck Shopping Center offers an easy one-stop shopping experience and continues to be a sought-after location for top national, regional and local retailers.”
SNIPES has joined a prestigious lineup of retailers at Throggs Neck Shopping Center, including industry giants like Target, TJ Maxx, and Petco, as well as specialized stores like Navaderm, Metro Optics, Skechers, and Mattress Firm. The center also includes multiple popular eateries such as Applebee’s, Chipotle, Cap’t Loui Seafood Boil, Five Guys, Charleys Philly Steaks, Starbucks, and Sarku Japan, among others, all adding to a dynamic shopping experience. Two prime spaces are still available, offering 950 square feet and 3,906 square feet, respectively.
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.