Who I represent
Business owners who lease
Storefront, office, medical, studio, daycare or education space. I find the right fit, then negotiate terms that protect your cash flow.
Owner users who buy
Own the building your business runs in. We weigh price, zoning, build out and long term value together.
Investors
Mixed use and small multifamily buildings with retail below. I help you read the rent roll, the leases and the real expenses before you commit.
Landlords and owners
Position, price and lease your space to the right tenant, or find a subtenant for space you are not using.
How a commercial brief works
- The brief. A short call on your use, size, budget, timing and must haves. Zoning and permitted use questions come up early, not after you fall in love with a space.
- The search. Listed space and quiet opportunities across Yonkers, Westchester and the Bronx, narrowed to a short list that truly fits.
- The true cost. Rent is only the start. We compare taxes, common charges, utilities, build out, permits and escalations side by side.
- The negotiation. Free rent, improvement allowances, term, renewal options, assignment rights and guarantee limits. Calm, firm and in writing.
- Close with your team. Your attorney and CPA review the lease or contract. I stay with you through keys and opening day.
Before you sign: the checklist
- Zoning and permitted use for your exact business
- Certificate of occupancy, egress and accessibility
- Lease type: gross, modified gross or triple net
- Annual escalations and how taxes are passed through
- Build out: who pays, who builds and how long it takes
- Signage, parking, deliveries and hours
- Assignment and sublet rights if your plans change
- Personal guarantee terms and how they can step down over time
Tax and legal questions belong with your professionals. Talk to your CPA or attorney.
Where I work
Main corridors and neighborhood retail across lower Westchester and the Bronx, with SERHANT. colleagues across New York City when your search goes wider.
Questions owners and tenants ask
Who pays your fee when I lease a space?
In many commercial leases the landlord pays the brokerage fee. We confirm how I am paid, in writing, before any tour, so there are no surprises.
Can you help a small business or a daycare find space?
Yes. Small business, education and childcare uses have specific needs for space, zoning and approvals. I build those into the search from the first call.
Can I buy a building and run my business in it?
Yes. Owner user and mixed use purchases are a strong path for many business owners. We review the numbers with your lender, attorney and CPA before you commit.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes. Every brief, tour and negotiation can be in English or Spanish.
Start a commercial brief
Share a few details. I personally reply within one business day, and you will receive an email confirming your brief arrived.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call or text me at (917) 243-1531. A ten minute call is often enough to know what to look for and what to avoid.