Capital Improvements At 254 West 31st St. Result In Leases By Concepts in Staffing And Universum

Transwestern Brokers Deals on Behalf of Brause Realty

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Oct 29, 2013, 01:01 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Transwestern's New York office today announced it completed two leases at 254 West 31^st St., a 15-story office building with street-level retail located at the northern boundary of Midtown South, directly across from Penn Station. Transwestern's Lindsay Ornstein, John Grotto and Aaron Kaufman represented the owner, Brause Realty Inc.

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Transwestern completed two leases at 254 West 31st St., a 15-story office building with street-level retail located at the northern boundary of Midtown South, directly across from Penn Station. Transwestern's Lindsay Ornstein, John Grotto and Aaron Kaufman represented the owner, Brause Realty Inc. The significant capital improvements underway include a new double height lobby, facade and entryway, elevator cabs and a proposed roof terrace. Concepts in Staffing leased 5,240 square feet on the sixth floor. Universum leased 4,110 square feet on the 12th floor. Later this week, the entire third floor (5,240 SF) will be brought to market. (PRNewsFoto/Transwestern) (PRNewsFoto/TRANSWESTERN)

The significant capital improvements underway include a new double height lobby, facade and entryway, elevator cabs and a proposed roof terrace. Transwestern worked closely with Melissa Brause Rackoff, vice president, and David Brause, president, of Brause Realty to market the building's renovation and upscale pre-builts, which feature new wood floors and high, exposed ceilings.

"Today's tenants are seeking high-quality, creative space in a coveted Midtown South location," said Ornstein, principal of Transwestern. "The redevelopments are consistent with what's driving occupancy: open and collaborative environments in high-quality boutique buildings. 254 West 31^st St. is optimally positioned for tenants priced out of Midtown South proper who still want a creative work environment proximal to transportation."

Concepts in Staffing, a nationwide leader in IT consulting and IT executive search, has leased 5,240 square feet on the sixth floor. Mitchell Kunikoff of Lee & Associates NYC represented Concepts in Staffing. Universum, the global leader in employer branding, research, communication and strategic consulting services, has leased 4,110 square feet on the 12th floor. Sheena Gohil of Colliers represented Universum.

"We are pleased to welcome Concepts in Staffing and Universum to 254 West 31^st St.," said David Brause. "Transwestern has done a great job of marketing the building's improvements and sleek, full-floor pre-builts."

Later this week, the entire third floor consisting of 5,240 square feet will be brought to market at 254 West 31^st St.

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