Simone Development Companies Signs Long-Term Renewals Totaling 12,629 SF with Four Tenants at Metro Center Atrium in The Bronx
BRONX, NY (May 14, 2026) – Simone Development Companies announces the signing of four long-term lease renewals totaling 12,629 square feet of medical office and retail space at the Metro Center Atrium at 1776 Eastchester Road within the company’s Hutchinson Metro Center campus in The Bronx, NY.
Simone Development’s in-house leasing and legal teams negotiated renewals for long-time tenants Dunkin’, Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Wolf, MD, and Hanger Clinic. Hanger Clinic was represented by Geoff Waddell from Tenant Services Group.
“The Atrium at the Hutchinson Metro Center continues to attract and retain leading medical and retail tenants from around the region, and we are extremely proud of the confidence these latest renewals reflect,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “The property offers some the finest medical office and retail space available with abundant parking and amenities in a central, transit-friendly location.”
Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial procedures with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. Dr. Moore, who runs the practice, is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with nearly 30 years of experience. The practice renewed its lease of 3,131 square feet.
Dr. Eric Wolf, MD is board certified in Ophthalmology with special expertise in corneal diseases and intraocular lens implantation, with affiliations to 15 hospitals. A repeat winner of multiple patients’ choice awards and Compassionate Doctor recognitions, the practice renewing its 2,850 square-foot lease.
Hanger Clinic is the leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) care and products and services in the country and is part of the Hanger, Inc. ecosystem of diversified companies. Rooted in clinical research, excellence, and innovation, its board-certified clinicians provide customized solutions for all ages designed to increase the mobility and function of each person they serve. They will continue to support patients in their 4,989 square-foot space.
Dunkin’, the leading coffee and donut brand in the U.S., renewed its ground floor retail lease for 1,659 square feet. They’ve also completed a “Next Generation” store remodel with new technologies including new tap systems and modern layout and design elements meant to optimize the customer experience.
Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium is a 361,857-square-foot mixed-use complex with three floors of Class A office and medical space, national and local retailers including Chipotle, LA Fitness, and A-Z Nutrition, and a 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The property features a remarkable glass atrium and lobby, as well as more than 1,100 onsite parking spaces as well as convenient access to major highways and public transportation options.
There is just one remaining availability at the property: 9,967 square feet on the second floor.
Simone Development Companies Signs Long-Term Renewal with Sun River Health at 2510 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx
BRONX, NY (May XX, 2026) – Simone Development Companies announced that Sun River Health, a leading community healthcare provider, has signed a long-term lease renewal totaling 6,704 square feet at Simone Development’s medical office property at 2510 Westchester Avenue in The Bronx.
Simone Development was represented by in-house leasing and legal teams while Sun River Health was represented by Michael A. Aievoli of JLL.
“We are pleased to extend Sun River Health’s presence at 2510 Westchester Avenue,” said Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. “With this renewal, the property remains fully leased, a strong indicator of both tenant retention and continued demand for high-quality medical office space in The Bronx.”
Sun River Health provides comprehensive, community-based care across multiple locations throughout the region, offering primary care, behavioral and mental health, dental services, pediatrics, and a range of supportive programs.
The three-story, 60,000-square-foot property, located just steps from the Westchester Square #6 subway station, is fully leased to a roster of healthcare and community providers covering many specialties including primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, physical therapy and chiropractic, behavioral health, acupuncture, and more.
Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, Featured in City & State’s Who’s Who in Affordable Housing
BRONX, NY (March 2026) – Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, was recently featured in City & State Magazine’s inaugural Who’s Who in Affordable Housing list which showcases the government officials, developers, nonprofit leaders, advocates, attorneys, advisers and activists who are creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.
“Joe Simone’s recent projects reflect a partnership-driven approach to workforce housing across the region. In New Rochelle, his development company partnered to deliver West View Apartments, a 24-story tower with 186 homes reserved for families earning at or below 60% of the area median income. Another joint venture, QWest Towers in Mount Vernon, adds over 200 rentals serving households earning between 40% and 80% of the area median income. In the Bronx, Simone is advancing a 970-unit workforce housing development that will also open over an acre of new public space along the Bronx River,” read the article in City & State.
City & State is the premier media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. Its in-depth, non-partisan coverage serves New York’s leaders every day as a trusted guide to the issues impacting New York. It offers round-the-clock coverage through award-winning commentary and analysis, weekly publications, daily e-briefs, events and podcast interviews.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of healthcare, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and residential properties. The company’s reach extends across New York City and its suburbs including Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey.
Over nearly five decades, this third-generation, family-owned business has built a portfolio exceeding 7 million square feet. The organization’s vertically integrated team manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from finance and construction to leasing and property management. Simone Development Companies is set apart by this comprehensive approach, a commitment to long-term asset ownership, and a proven track record of transforming vacant and underutilized sites into vibrant developments that elevate communities.
Learn more at https://simonedevelopment.com/
Simone Development Companies Announces Young Perspectives: Art by Students from the Five Boroughs Exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine
New winter exhibit at Hutchinson Metro Center campus features works by NYC students
(Photo Credit: Lori Adams)
Bronx, NY – March 06, 2026 – Simone Development Companies announces that The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein, in partnership with Studio in a School, presents Young Perspectives: Art by Students from the Five Boroughs, the new exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine. The gallery is located in the lobby of Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center’s Tower One at 1250 Waters Place in the Bronx.
“We are very proud to host this latest exhibit at The Gallery of ARTFul Medicine,” Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein and Studio in a School have once again joined forces to create a wonderful exhibition showcasing the talent and creativity of young students from across New York City.”
Young Perspectives showcases dynamic works of art created by New York City students from all five boroughs. During the 2024-25 school year, the young student-artists, whose works are displayed in this exhibition, participated in Studio in a School’s visual arts programs, where they learned to express themselves through the language of art. “Celebrating the Bronx,” a unique portion of the exhibit, features a mural created by Bronx students that now permanently hangs in Montefiore’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Audiology.
“Montefiore Einstein is happy to share that we are continuing our partnership with Studio in a School. Our two organizations have benefited from working with each other,” said Jodi Moise, Director of The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein. “Through the art that students have created, we and our patients are consistently reminded that art is more than just a visual medium, and that it can bring a smile to your face, inspire and aid in our patients’ healing process.”
Young Perspectives: Art by Students from the Five Boroughs illustrates the progression of children’s artistic development from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The works on view demonstrate that students throughout New York City can produce high quality artwork when they are afforded access to high quality instructors and materials.
About Studio in a School
Studio in a School brings quality visual arts education to public schools and community-based organizations across New York City’s five boroughs. We foster the creative and intellectual development of students from 3K to 12th grade through exemplary visual arts instruction. Since our founding in 1977, Studio has served over 1.2 million students, helping them discover, learn, and grow. We also provide professional development opportunities for teachers, sharing our expertise to further support educators’ work in classrooms and beyond. Learn more at www.studioinaschool.org.
About The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein
Founded in 2014, The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein is the innovative visual arts program of the Montefiore Health System. By transforming areas throughout its network of high-traffic facilities into soothing and restorative environments with quality artwork, the program helps reduce stress and promotes accelerated healing. Its life-affirming and supportive visual displays consist of three key components: the Collection, Rotating Exhibition Galleries, and the Technology Innovation Lab. Learn more at www.montefiore.org/artprogram.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of healthcare, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and residential properties. The company’s reach extends across New York City and its suburbs including Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey.
Over nearly five decades, this third-generation, family-owned business has built a portfolio exceeding 7 million square feet. The organization’s vertically integrated team manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from finance and construction to leasing and property management. Simone Development Companies is set apart by this comprehensive approach, a commitment to long-term asset ownership, and a proven track record of transforming vacant and underutilized sites into vibrant developments that elevate communities.
Learn more at https://simonedevelopment.com/
PRESS CONTACT: Jodi Moise, Director of Fine Art Program and Collection, Montefiore Einstein. Email: jmoise@montefiore.org.
Simone Development Companies Welcomes New York Blood Center to Throggs Neck Shopping Center in The Bronx
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined the ribbon-cutting for NYBC’s first-ever donor center in the Bronx, establishing a permanent presence in all five boroughs of New York City
Pictured left to right are: Jacqueline Marston, Donor Specialist II, Yadira Navarro, Director, Community and Stakeholder Relations, Anita Reyes, Assistant Commissioner of the NYC Health Department’s Bronx Health Action Center, Debra Kawalik, Co-Chair, Bronx Community Board 11, Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President, Harlan Sexton, Guest Speaker, Brian Smith, Senior Vice President, Corporate/Community Relations, New York Yankees, Jeannie Mascolino, Vice President of Blood Operations, NYBC, Joyelle Morris, Senior Director, NYBC Collections, Novelette Thomas, Team Leader, Nadine White, Donor Specialist II. Photo Courtesy of NYBCe
BRONX, NY – March 06, 2026 – Simone Development Companies, a full-service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of healthcare, mixed-use, office, industrial, retail and residential properties, joined executives and staff of the New York Blood Center (NYBC) in celebrating the grand opening of the new 4,000 square-foot Bronx Donor Center at the Throggs Neck Shopping Center at 815 Hutchinson River Parkway in the Throggs Neck/Ferry Point community. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, local officials, and healthcare leaders joined NYBC and Simone Development Companies for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the organization’s new permanent presence in the borough.
The new center is NYBC’s 21st donor center in the tri-state area and its first in the Bronx, establishing a permanent NYBC presence in all five boroughs of New York City. The opening comes at a critical time. Blood donations in the Bronx have declined by nearly 40% in recent years, while local hospital demand continues to outpace community donations. The new donor center is designed to make blood donation more convenient for residents and help reach new, diverse, and younger donors to strengthen the long-term stability of the local blood supply.
“The opening of the Blood Center in Throggs Neck is a project years in the making and the result of advocacy to ensure our residents have access to critical blood donation services and emergency support in their own community,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. “As we face a drop in donations, it is essential that we all play a role in diversifying our blood supply and ensuring Bronx residents have access to lifesaving resources when and where they need them most. I want to thank New York Blood Center and the dedicated advocates and community partners who worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life. This center represents an investment in our healthcare infrastructure and the well-being of our borough.”
In honor of Black History Month, NYBC presented Borough President Gibson with the Dr. Charles Drew Lifesaver Award recognizing her leadership and commitment to strengthening a diverse blood supply and advancing community health. The award is named for Dr. Charles Richard Drew, the father of modern blood banking and the first African American to earn a Doctor of Medical Science degree from Columbia University. His groundbreaking work during World War II laid the foundation for today’s blood banking system.
“New York Blood Center is proud to serve New York City and its surrounding regions – now with more than 20 donor centers and a permanent location in each of the five boroughs,” said Jeannie Mascolino, Vice President, Blood Operations at New York Blood Center. “We’d like to extend our utmost gratitude to the Bronx Borough President for her continued partnership in making this new donor center a reality amid a concerning decline in blood donations throughout the borough. We encourage all Bronxites to come make an appointment to check it out today!”
“We are thrilled that New York Blood Center selected Simone Development’s Throggs Neck Shopping Center for its Bronx donor center, adding a critical service to the surrounding communities and the renowned healthcare institutions nearby,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “New York Blood Center is a great addition to the dynamic mix of specialized medical providers, service-oriented retail, and top national, regional, and local shops and restaurants at this retail destination.”
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, Schweiger Dermatology Group, and Bridgeway Dental, 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. Five spaces are currently available for lease ranging from 900 to 3,000 square feet, with the ability to offer up to 3,950 square feet of contiguous space.
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.
NYBC encourages donors to become All Seasons Lifesavers by making blood donation a routine part of their lives and giving once each season. NYBC also offers additional donor frequency programs based on donation type, recognizing those who give consistently throughout the year. Learn more here.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time. Click here to learn more.
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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.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of healthcare, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and residential properties. The company’s reach extends across New York City and its suburbs including Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey.
Over nearly five decades, this third-generation, family-owned business has built a portfolio exceeding 7 million square feet. The organization’s vertically integrated team manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from finance and construction to leasing and property management. Simone Development Companies is set apart by this comprehensive approach, a commitment to long-term asset ownership, and a proven track record of transforming vacant and underutilized sites into vibrant developments that elevate communities.
Learn more at https://simonedevelopment.com/
Simone Development Companies Signs Long-Term Lease with WellLife Network at Hutchinson Metro Center in The Bronx
BRONX, NY (February 18, 2026) – Simone Development Companies announces the signing of a new long-term lease for 4,290 square feet of office space with WellLife Network at the Atrium building located at 1776 Eastchester Road within the company’s Hutchinson Metro Center campus in The Bronx, NY.
WellLife Network, a nonprofit health and human services organization, was represented in the transaction by Rob Lella, Darren Leiderman, and Nicole Alper of Colliers. Simone Development’s in-house leasing and legal teams negotiated the deal on behalf of ownership.
WellLife Network provides a comprehensive range of mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and social support services across New York City. The organization operates multiple locations throughout the city, including existing facilities within Simone Development Companies’ portfolio, and the new lease reflects WellLife’s continued growth and commitment to serving communities in The Bronx.
“This new location at the Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium supports WellLife Network’s continued growth and our mission to expand access to high-quality mental health and social services in the Bronx,” said Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network. “We value our ongoing relationship with Simone Development Companies and look forward to serving the community from this well-located, accessible space.”
“We are very pleased to continue growing our relationship with WellLife Network as they expand their footprint within our portfolio,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “The Hutchinson Metro Center is ideally suited for healthcare and mission-driven organizations seeking high-quality space, accessibility, and proximity to a broad patient base.”
Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium is a 361,857-square-foot mixed-use complex featuring three floors of Class A medical and office space, a diverse mix of national and local retailers including Chipotle, LA Fitness, and A-Z Nutrition, and a 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The property features a remarkable glass atrium and lobby, and offers more than 1,100 onsite parking spaces, as well as convenient access to major highways and public transportation options.
There is just one remaining availability at the Atrium: 9,967 square feet on the second floor.
About Simone Development Companies
Simone Development Companies is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of healthcare, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and residential properties. The company’s reach extends across New York City and its suburbs including Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey.
Over nearly five decades, this third-generation, family-owned business has built a portfolio exceeding 7 million square feet. The organization’s vertically integrated team manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from finance and construction to leasing and property management. Simone Development Companies is set apart by this comprehensive approach, a commitment to long-term asset ownership, and a proven track record of transforming vacant and underutilized sites into vibrant developments that elevate communities.
Learn more at https://simonedevelopment.com/