An acupuncture clinic and a Columbian coffee roaster have signed a deal for Sven’s retail space in Long Island City, Queens’ second-highest location.
Rent for the street-level space was $95 per square foot, a Durst spokeswoman said.
This will be Pueblo Querido’s fifth location in New York City. Christian Felipe Guzman Herrera The company was founded in 2015. In addition to Colombian cuisine, the cafe also serves arepas de choclo, pandebono, and empanadas.
Guzmán Herrera said in a statement that the location is “perfectly aligned” with the company’s vision of fusing coffee, Colombian culture and community.
“This is a dynamic and vibrant area of Queens, and it’s the perfect place to showcase the best of Colombia’s coffee, traditions and cuisine,” said Guzmán Herrera.
Next door, ACA offers acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. The clinic currently has eight locations in the tri-state area.
Management acupuncturist Dr. Lima ACA chose Long Island City for its ninth outpost because “we love Sven’s welcoming atmosphere,” he said.
“Our initiative is to bring the health benefits of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine to a wider audience,” Ma added.
With the two new retail deals, Durst said: Jonathan “Jody” Durst said in a statement, “Sven residents have the best of New York at their fingertips.”
New tenants also join Finback Brewerywhich opened its third New York City store in the tower earlier this month. After signing a contract last year for 3,800 sq. ft..
Lee & Associates NYC‘s Richard Cave, brad schwartz and JP Sutro Represented both sides of the transaction.
A spokesperson for Lee & Associates did not respond to a request for comment.
Abigail Nehring can be contacted at: anehring@commercialobserver.com.
