Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Jacmel Jewelry, one of the country's largest
manufacturers and distributors of fine jewelry, has signed a long-term lease for its corporate
headquarters at 1385 Broadway, a midtown office building that recently completed a major
capital improvement and renovation program.
Jacmel, which was founded in 1977 and employs more than 1,000 people worldwide, will occupy
23,500 square feet on the entire 8th floor in the 23-story building.
Cushman & Wakefield's Jonathan R. Serko, Diana Gaines, Gary Greenspan and David Malawer
serves as the exclusive leasing agents for the building, in addition to Larry Lazerwitz of the
firm's Strategic Agency Services Group. The building is owned by B. Bros. Broadway Realty LLC,
an affiliate of Bloomingdale Properties Inc. Michael Beyda from Benchmark Properties and
Matthew Dweck from Dweck Group represented the tenant.
With this new lease, more than 350,000 square feet has been leased at 1385 Broadway since
Cushman & Wakefield was appointed as the exclusive leasing agent for the building in 2010.
Remaining availabilities include full floors of 17,000 to 23,500 square feet.
"The strong leasing activity at 1385 Broadway reflects ownership's commitment to offer
an environment that combines style and value with a building that is conveniently located near
Manhattan's major transportation hubs," said Jonathan R. Serko, a Cushman & Wakefield
vice chairman.
The building, which is located between 37th and 38th Streets, is situated just west of
Avenue of the Americas, within walking distance to Grand Central, Penn Station and the Port
Authority Bus Terminal.
1385 Broadway recently completed a $55 million capital improvement program, which included a
new entrance and lobby, replacement of all windows, upgrades to the elevator cabs and
mechanicals, as well as common areas and restrooms.
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