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22-15 43rd Avenue

Office | Retail

Located in the thriving Court Square district of Long Island City, The Lion Match Building was built in 1924 as a matchstick manufacturing and warehouse location for the Lion Match Company. The four-story building was converted from an industrial property into a 60,000 RSF boutique commercial office and retail building in the early 2000s. Recently, the lobby was refreshed, including the expansion of an existing mural, and the second and third floors were completely renovated to include multiple pre-built offices with new HVAC systems and new common corridors and restrooms.

38-01 35th Avenue

Commercial | Retail

A prime location just one block from Astoria’s main thoroughfare, Steinway Street, this two-story commercial/retail property was repositioned from a former factory into the home of two long-term franchise restaurants. The building is situated within blocks of the famed Kaufman Astoria Studios and The Museum of the Moving Image and is across the street from a proposed $2 billion, five block mixed-used development known as Innovation QNS.

56-07 48th Street

Commercial | Distribution

Located in the Maspeth section of Queens, blocks away from the existing UPS and FedEx distribution centers and the planned 1mm SF Amazon distribution center, this 78,000 SF property serves as a conveniently located, last-mile fulfillment facility delivering goods into Manhattan and across New York City. The property features a 32-door, single-story cross docked warehouse, finished office space and a garage with four overhead doors as well as ample on-site truck parking.

36-50 31st Street

Warehouse | Industrial

Encompassing nearly 34,000 SF, these single-story warehouse buildings are strategically located at the intersection of the emerging mixed-use neighborhoods of Long Island City and Astoria and just steps away from several subway lines. These buildings are currently divided into four separate tenant spaces, including a commercial commissary space, fabrication and distribution facilities and offices.

36-01 47th Avenue and 45-54 37th Street

Warehouse | Industrial

A pair of adjacent single-story warehouse buildings located in the East of the Yards section of Long Island City, these properties are located just off of Queens Boulevard and sit within a city block of similar buildings largely owned by Werwaiss Properties. These buildings are typical of many of the properties in our portfolio which are tenanted by a cross section of distribution, light manufacturing and contracting companies who value the convenient access to Queens, Long Island, Brooklyn and Manhattan by both road and subway.

9-11/17 43rd Avenue

Warehouse | Office

Located two blocks from both the East River and Queens Plaza, this pair of adjacent buildings combine to offer 12,000 SF of ground floor warehouse space with drive-in loading/access as well as finished second floor office space.

39-15 29th Street and 39-20 30th Street

Warehouse | Office

Situated in the vibrant, mixed-use Dutch Kills neighborhood of Long Island City and within a short walk of several subway lines, this through-block site encompasses two buildings which combine to provide nearly 25,000 SF of rentable space. On 29th Street, a two-story building with ground floor warehouse/garage and second floor finished office space is connected to a two-story building on 30th Street with an upper level warehouse and office and lower level garage.

38-78 Review Avenue

Warehouse | Industrial

A 15,000 SF, single-story building on 25,000 SF of land used by the tenant as a private parking lot in the more industrial section of Long Island City. Located just south of the LIE/495 and just east of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, the BQE/278 and the Queensboro Bridge, the location provides convenient access and multiple paths for distribution.

8 Court Square

25-34 Jackson Avenue

Mixed Use | Luxury Multifamily and Retail

Plans have been filed for a 20-story 160,000 SF mixed-use development at this location. The project will feature 157 luxury rental apartments as well as approximately 10,000 SF of prime ground floor retail space. The residential building will be positioned as a boutique alternative to the large glass towers prevalent throughout the neighborhood. The building will offer premium finishes and best-in-class amenities for a building of its size, with nearly 14,000 SF of indoor and outdoor communal spaces including a dedicated amenity floor with double height resident lounge, bookable dining room, co-working and conference rooms, game room and fitness center, all set off a large outdoor landscaped terrace. Click here to visit the site.

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Location	Use	SF/RSF	Details	Possession	Zoning	Rent ($/month)
LIC/Astoria 20-04 33rd Street Map	Commercial	2,500	Newly Rehabbed 4 Overhead Drive-In Doors Sprinklered 3 Bathrooms Gas Heat Updated Electric -- Heavy Power (1200 AMPS) On-Premise Transformer (220 to 440 Voltage) On-Premise Cardboard Baler Air Conditioned Offices (approx. 1500 sf) + Showroom/Workroom Area (approx. 1000 sf) 14'+ Ceilings $435,000 Per Annum/$36,250 Per Month	October 2023	C2-3/R5	$36,250
LIC/Astoria 22-15 43rd Avenue Map	Office	15,000	4th Floor full floor offices Private bathrooms and kitchen 4 Story building Elevators (passenger and freight) Lobby Heavy floor load -- 250 lbs per sq ft 12 ft ceilings New windows New common bathrooms New tenant controlled a/c On-site parking Sprinklered/fire alarm Subway location (3 blks from Citigroup Bldg)	Summer 2023	M1-5	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 8 Court Square Map	Retail	16,385	8,645 SF of ground floor retail space and 7,740 SF of lower level space at corner of Jackson Avenue & 44th Drive Additional 1,241 SF of ground floor space on Thomson Avenue Located on the best retail corner in LIC at the base of a brand new 157-unit luxury rental building Prime location with multiple transportation arteries 8,645 SF of ground floor retail space and 7,740 SF of lower level space at corner of Jackson Avenue & 44th Drive Additional 1,241 SF of ground floor space on Thomson Avenue Located on the best retail corner in LIC at the base of a brand new 157-unit luxury rental building Prime location with multiple transportation arteries Visit the site	Summer 2023	Retail	Upon Request

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The Team

Kevon Beckles | Property Accountant

Kevon joined the firm in 2022, with a focus on managing and administering accounting processes for our managed properties. Kevon has over 9 years of accounting experience in public and private organizations in areas such as Accounts Payable, Invoice Management, Taxation and Credit Card Reconciliations. He holds an Associate's Degree in Accounting from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.

John A. W. Werwaiss | Partner

John joined the firm in 2017 to lead new development efforts. Previously, John was a Partner at Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm that facilitated long-term growth and value creation in partnership with family-owned and closely-held businesses. During his 16-year tenure he led, co-led or was actively involved in nearly 50 acquisitions across a wide variety of industries representing approximately $6 billion in transaction value. Previously, he held positions at Bessemer Holdings and in mergers and acquisitions for Merrill Lynch & Co. John earned his M.B.A. from Stanford University and his B.A. from Williams College. He serves on the finance committee of St. Luke's School.

John Werwaiss | Partner

For close to half a century John has led the business. Active in both business and civic affairs, he is currently Vice Chairman and board member of the Long Island City Partnership and a board member of Doyle New York. He was previously a board member of Fidelis Care New York and former Chairman and board member of Regis High School, a tuition-free and merit-based school in New York City giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance. He was also actively involved in the establishment of the James Weldon Johnson Community Center in Harlem. Additionally, he served on the Board of Regents of his alma mater Georgetown University and is a former Chairman and CEO of Realty Growth Investors (REIT). He received his B.A. from Georgetown University and attended Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Business.

Gretchen Werwaiss | Partner

After practicing law for 14 years, Gretchen joined the business in 2009. She focuses on leasing, marketing, tenant-relations and legal matters. She is the former President and a current and longstanding member of the Board of the Queens Museum of Art. She also serves on the board of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID). Gretchen earned a B.A. and a J.D. from Georgetown University.

Allison Plunkett | Office Assistant

Allison has assisted with daily business operations since 2012. She holds an Associate Degree in Business Management from the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Brian Lee | Controller

Since 2019 Brian has managed accounting and finance operations including current and future development projects. He has over 12 years of accounting experience in the real estate industry in both property management and development of residential and commercial properties. He earned a B.A. in Accounting from Bernard Baruch College and a Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investments from New York University.

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