GFP Real Estate, LLC is pleased to announce that Darby Construction Services is a full-service general contractor serving the NYC Tri-State area, has signed a new five-and-a-half-year lease for 2,400 square feet on the 9th floor of 630 Ninth Ave., also known as The Film Center Building.
Matthew Mandell of GFP Real Estate represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, in the transaction; Allen Gurevich of GFP Real Estate represented the tenant, Darby Construction Services.
Darby Construction Services, which moved into the building November 1, will utilize its new location for its general and executive offices. The company lists Glowbar, Hines, Bodycraft, Restaurant Associates, and Triplemint among its recent clients.
As general contractors and construction management experts, Darby Construction Services handles all types of projects on behalf of its clients, comprising ground-up and interior fit-outs across all industries, including hospitality, residential, retail, technology, financial, healthcare, educational and commercial office.
Built in 1929 by architect Ely Khan, 630 Ninth Ave. is a 13-story office building comprising more than 275,000 square feet. The newly renovated building once only catered to businesses involved in theater, film and music and is in Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, just moments away from the Theater District. The location provides easy access to many dining options and transportation services, including the Port Authority Bus Terminal, The NY Waterway Ferry, the Lincoln Tunnel, and multiple subway lines.
About GFP Real Estate, LLC
Committed to building a better New York since 1952, GFP Real Estate is a vertically integrated owner, operator, property manager and developer of commercial real estate in the New York metropolitan area. With over 56 buildings and more than 13.8 million square feet under ownership, GFPRE’s portfolio includes some of New York’s most iconic real estate assets.