The list of the largest retail leases in New York City’s five boroughs from last month suggests strong confidence in the city’s retail market, particularly among restaurateurs. Five of the top ten leases are for new restaurants or bars, four of which are expansions of existing locations within the city. Dante NYC secured its third location in Nolita, Carneval signed a lease for a second venue in Williamsburg, highlighting the neighborhood’s appeal for upscale dining experiences, Unya NYC is expanding into the Garment District, and Pura Vida continues growing with a new Brooklyn location.

Besides restaurants, luxury furniture brands like Ligne Roset and Vondom made notable moves, marking a robust retail revival. These deals highlight continued interest in NYC’s retail real estate, particularly in the dining and lifestyle sectors.

(source: therealdeal.com, picture: Lehoho)