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AURA LIC

23-02 42nd Road

Residential | Luxury Multifamily

Make your everyday extraordinary at AURA, Long Island City’s most refined boutique rental residence. AURA’s 240 elegantly designed studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments provide a sophisticated urban experience on an intimate scale rarely found in the neighborhood. Sweeping views of Manhattan and the East River enhance every moment, while condo level finishes, lofty ceilings and abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere for residents. 15,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated indoor and outdoor amenities include a spectacular triple-height Fitness Center, a Club Lounge residential living room with adjacent co-working and private dining areas and spacious wraparound terrace, and an elegant rooftop Sky Lounge and Sky Terrace providing breathtaking Manhattan skyline vistas. Click here to visit the site: www.aura-lic.com

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, third, and fourth 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

Inspired by its landmarked surroundings, 8 Court Square, a contemporary classic, offers premium boutique rental residences in the heart of Long Island City. The 20-story tower includes 157 thoughtfully crafted residential apartments, as well as more than 14,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, 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. The two-building development also includes more than 16,000 square feet of retail space with frontage on Jackson Avenue. Click here to visit the site.

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Location	Use	SF/RSF	Details	Possession	Zoning	Rent ($/month)
LIC/Astoria 22-15 43rd Avenue, Suite 430 Map	Office	745	Suite 430, 4th Floor Pre-Built Small Office/Conference Room - can be taken with either Suite 410 or Suite 420 4-Story building Elevators (passenger and freight) Lobby with full time, on-site attendant 12' ceilings New common bathrooms New tenant-controlled a/c On-site parking Sprinklered/fire alarm Subway location (3 blks from Court Square & Queens Plaza)	Upon Lease Signing	M1-5	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 39-15 29th Street Map	Office	1,700	1,700 Sq. Ft. 2nd Floor Office Fully Air-Conditioned Recently Renovated 5 Private Offices Kitchenette Great Natural Light	Upon Lease Signing	M1-2	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 45-42 37th Street Map	Warehouse/Industrial	5,000	5,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse 14.5' Ceilings Drive-In Door Approx. 200 Sq. Ft. Office 2 Bathrooms 200 Amps Gas Heat Sprinklered Half a Block from 7 Train Minutes to Manhattan Can be Leased in Conjunction with Adjacent Properties for a Total of 10,000-20,000 Sq. Ft.	Upon Lease Signing	M1-4	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 45-48 37th Street Map	Warehouse/Industrial	5,000	5,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse 13' Ceilings Drive-In Door Small Office 2 Bathrooms 200 Amps Gas Heat Sprinklered Half a Block from 7 Train Minutes to Manhattan Space Available! Can be Leased in Conjunction with Adjacent Properties for a Total of 10,000-20,000 Sq. Ft.	Upon Lease Signing	M1-4	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 27-06 44th Drive Map	Retail	6,100	Prime Retail Space in Long Island City 5,109 SF of lower-level space, with a 991 SF vestibule entrance and private elevator Perfect for boutique fitness or medical/spa use Located just off the best retail corner in LIC and at the base of 8 Court Square, a brand new 157-unit luxury rental building Prime location on 44th Drive, just steps away from Jackson Avenue and the E, G, M, and 7 subway lines Visit the site	Upon Lease Signing	Retail	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 22-15 43rd Avenue, Suite 410 Map	Office	6,736	Prebuilt Office Space> Suite 410, 4th Floor 4-Story building Elevators (passenger and freight) Lobby with full time, on-site attendant 12' ceilings 2 skylights Large pantry New common bathrooms New tenant-controlled a/c On-site parking Sprinklered/fire alarm Subway location (3 blks from Citigroup Bldg)	Upon Lease Signing	M1-5	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 22-15 43rd Avenue, Suite 420 Map	Office	7,260	Prebuilt Office Space Suite 420, 4th Floor Includes 112 RSF mechanical/storage room 4-Story building Elevators (passenger and freight) Lobby with full time, on-site attendant 12' ceilings Large pantry New common bathrooms New tenant-controlled a/c On-site parking Sprinklered/fire alarm Subway location (3 blks from Citigroup Bldg)	Upon Lease Signing	M1-5	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 45-27 37th Street Map	Warehouse/Industrial	7,500	7,500 Sq. Ft. Warehouse 2 Drive-In Doors 15' Ceilings Half a Block to the 7 Train Easy Access to LIE, BQE, Midtown Tunnel and Queensboro Bridge ±500 Sq. Ft. Finished Offices Gas Heat 3 Phase Power 2 Bathrooms Sprinkler with Alarm	Upon Lease Signing	M1-4	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 43-15 38th Street Map	Warehouse/Industrial	9,000	9,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse 16' Ceilings 2 Large Drive-In Doors Air-Conditioned Offices with Kitchenette 3 Bathrooms Gas Heat 200 Amps Half a Block to the 7 Train Minutes to Manhattan	Upon Lease Signing	M1-4	Upon Request
LIC/Astoria 36-11 47th Ave Map	Warehouse/Industrial	10,000	10,000 Sq. Ft Warehouse 16' Ceiling Height Loading Dock with Trailer Access 1 Drive-In Door Corner Property with Access from Two Streets Wide Street Finished A/C Offices Gas Heat Can be Leased in Conjunction with Adjacent Properties for a Total of 15,000-20,000 Sq. Ft.	Upon Lease Signing	M1-4	Upon Request

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The Team

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.

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. John is responsible for new residential development, including the recently completed 8 Court Square and 23-10 42nd Road, which is currently under construction.

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, and oversees the commercial portfolio. 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.

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.

Lazar Feygin | Director of Property Management (Commercial)

Lazar joined the firm in 2025 to oversee commercial property management and is responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s commercial portfolio. Previously he held property and asset management positions at TF Cornerstone and The Besen Group. With over 15 years of experience managing commercial assets throughout New York City, Lazar brings a broad background to the company. Lazar earned a B.S. from the University at Albany.

Allison Plunkett | Property Management & Accounting Associate

Allison has assisted with daily business operations since 2012. Among other things, Allison handles all matters related to utility accounts at the managed properties, she manages all required tenant and contractor insurance certificates, and she coordinates the processing of tenant security deposits. Allison holds an Associate Degree in Business Management from the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

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.

Samantha Long | Office Coordinator

Samantha is the newest member of the team, having joined the firm in November 2023. Among other things, Samantha handles all aspects of the day-to-day operations of both the Werwaiss office and the Lion Match Building, and she assists with the clerical work of the firm. She is also a professional opera singer. Samantha earned her M.M. from Rice University and her B.M. from Vanderbilt University.

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AURA LIC

23-02 42nd Road