Lee & Associates NYC announced today that it has represented the Landlord in a new 10-year, 3,000 ground-floor retail lease with MakeInspires, the organization that produces STEAM educational programs, at 1642 York Avenue, located on the corner of East 87th Street and York Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Brad Schwarz and Olivia Hwang from Lee & Associates NYC represented the landlord while Joshua Berkun and Eli Yadid from Kassin Sabbagh Realty represented MakeInspires.
“We are thrilled to welcome MakeInspires to the Upper East Side. With this new location, its fourth in New York and second in Manhattan, MakeInspires solidifies its presence in the city’s creative landscape,” said Schwarz, Executive Managing Director & Principal at Lee & Associates NYC. “Situated in a prime retail spot, this newly constructed space is well suited to serve as one of its makerspaces.”
MakeInspires produces acclaimed STEAM education programs from grades K-12 as well as adults based out of its makerspaces. A makerspace is a collaborative workspace filled with creative tools such as computers, robots, electronics, 3D printers, woodworking tools, and more. MakeInspires is expected to move in immediately.
