The Brodsky Organization and Avery Hall Investments, in partnership with Battery Global Advisors, have announced three additional retail tenants for their 499 President development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Union Market, Corto, and Spear Physical Therapy will join previously announced Paulie Gee's and Royal Palms Shuffleboard, completing 40,000 square feet of commercial space designed to anchor the luxury rental community and serve the surrounding area.
Union Market will open a 10,000-square-foot flagship grocery at 532–542 Union Street, adjacent to 499 President. Known for high-quality groceries and local organic goods, the market aims to become a neighborhood hub. Martin Nunez, Co-owner of Union Market, stated, "Gowanus is welcoming thousands of new residents who need an amazing neighborhood grocer... Our mission has always been to provide the best groceries and top-quality provisions that make everyday life easier and more delicious." The deal was represented by Mark Tergesen of ABS Partners Real Estate (absre.com).
Corto will bring a 1,000-square-foot restaurant and café to Nevins Street, offering Italian-inspired cuisine from morning to evening. Chef and Owner Cristiano Morroi expressed excitement about bringing "authentic Italian flavors" to the community, emphasizing a warm environment that reflects neighborhood culinary diversity. Spear Physical Therapy occupies a 2,500-square-foot clinic, providing individualized rehabilitation services. Matt Morton, Senior Vice President of Development at Spear, noted the company's "people-first approach" to helping New Yorkers recover and pursue performance goals.
The retail lineup was curated by Alexander Brodsky, Partner at The Brodsky Organization, who said, "Our vision was to curate an array of retail partners for our residents at 499 President and the growing Gowanus community at large." Atlantic Retail, represented by Evan Clements, Austin Knief, and Colleen Morrissey, handled leasing for the ownership, as well as the Spear and Corto deals. Atlantic Retail (www.atlanticretail.com) is a brokerage and advisory firm with over 30 years of experience.
Paulie Gee's, known for its inventive wood-fired pizzas, previously announced plans to open at 499 President this fall. Kyle Driscoll, Partner at Paulie Gee's, said joining 499 President allows them to "continue that tradition in Gowanus, a neighborhood alive with art, community, and innovation." The development also includes Royal Palms Shuffleboard, a longtime neighborhood staple.
499 President is a rental community with 350 modern apartments and extensive amenities. The Brodsky Organization, developer alongside Avery Hall and Battery Global Advisors, has a track record of over 10,000 apartments in New York City. Avery Hall Investments focuses on unique assets for growth, while Battery Global Advisors manages over $7 billion in assets. For more information, visit 499President.com.
