9,700 SF Leased at The Shoppes at North Brunswick to Big Blue Swim School

Azarian Realty Co. is pleased to announce that Big Blue Swim School has leased 9,746 SF in The Shoppes at North Brunswick in North Brunswick, NJ.

Kevin Pelio of Azarian Realty Co. represented the Landlord and David Dunkelman of Soloff Realty & Development represented the Tenant in this transaction.

The addition of Big Blue Swim School will add to the Center’s already diverse mix of specialty stores, fitness, and restaurants.

“We are delighted to add Big Blue Swim School to The Shoppes which will round out our impressive and diverse lineup of retailers. Big Blue will offer the community a family-focused environment for children to have healthy physical fitness and hands-on training for this life-essential skill, that will last a lifetime. To accommodate this larger footprint for Big Blue Swim School, we had to work with all parties to look at the merchandising mix holistically and use creative strategies, including the relocation of existing retailers and a combination of contiguous space, to provide one succinct unit to accommodate this use and their required footprint.

We are greatly appreciative of the time devoted by our ownership client, as well as David at Soloff Realty and L5 Capital who served as consultants for Big Blue, in understanding the vision and their patience in its execution. In the evolution of the shopping center from a core soft good retail setting, to now a broad spectrum of food offerings, service, and fitness offerings as well as a continued roster of national clothing retailers, our vision is coming to fruition in strengthening the merchandising mix and increasing weekly customer visits. This lease now brings the shopping center to 94% occupied.”, stated Kevin Pelio, Executive Vice President of Azarian Realty Co. and The Shoppes at North Brunswick exclusive leasing agent, in announcing this new lease.

Big Blue Swim School has over 20 existing locations, with six more currently under construction throughout the U.S. This deal marks its third location in New Jersey, with the other two locations in Watchung and Paramus.

Leasing activity is at a record high at The Shoppes at North Brunswick, located at the intersection of Route 1 & 130 in North Brunswick New Jersey.

Earlier this month, Hummus Republic celebrated its grand opening. Currently, six more stores are under various stages of construction and governmental approvals, which include: The UPS Store, Inspire Physical Therapy, Workshoppes, Paris Baguette, Heavenly Cute Apparel, and Girl Scouts Dream Lab. Girl Scouts Dream Lab leased 3,500 SF and is presently undergoing a comprehensive build-out. This will be only the third location nationally for this experiential and community-oriented concept that will create an immersive brand experience for the local North Brunswick community. Girl Scout Dream Lab is estimated to open to the public at the end of the second quarter this year.

Current leasing opportunities include ground floor retail and 2^nd floor professional space ranging between 3,143 and 5,975 SF, with reasonable subdivisions considered. Azarian Realty Co. is the exclusive leasing and managing agent for The Shoppes at North Brunswick. Contact Kevin Pelio, Executive Vice President to inquire about current leasing opportunities in The Shoppes at North Brunswick.

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