Consolo and Aquino have Harlem in their sights.

Enhancing their retail presence and proving that they really do have "faith" in Harlem, the prolific team of Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph A. Aquino, Executive Vice President, along with broker Richard T. Brazzano of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing and Sales Division, has been named exclusive agent for three retail spaces in the bustling borough.

The retail division is actively marketing a total of 23,726 s/f at 2002 Fifth Avenue, 2279 Third Avenue and 2283 Third Avenue, all new construction towers in resurgent East Harlem.

Situated at the northwest corner of 124th Street, 2002 Fifth Avenue is a luxury condominium building with 2,173 s/f of retail space at its base. The ground and second level retail spaces afford approximately 30 feet of street frontage on Fifth Avenue.

Nearby 2279 Third Avenue, at the southeast corner of 124th Street, boasts 1,406 s/f on the ground level, along with an additional 1,544 s/f of basement space for one store, as well as 815 s/f on the ground level for a second store. The mixed-use, high-rise property also features 2,141 s/f of optional office/retail space on the second level and 477 square feet of optional "community space" on the same floor. Nearly 30 feet of street frontage adds to the building's appeal.

Across the way from 2279 Third Avenue and on the northeast corner of 124th Street, 2283 Third Avenue, a luxury residential, office and retail building, features 9,211 s/f of retail space, consisting of 4,021 s/f on the ground level and 5,190 s/f on the lower level. Utilizing a 5,438 s/f office retail space on the second floor, as well as a 501 s/f second level "community space," may expand the total square footage. It also boasts an impressive 30 feet of street frontage.

"Harlem is without a doubt a burgeoning shopping corridor," professes Ms. Consolo. "Its retail renaissance is well underway, with new fashionable boutiques, home accessories stores, chic restaurants and specialty food markets opening everyday."

Mr. Aquino adds, "Harlem is no longer just about 125th Street. This area--the "new Harlem"--is akin to 23rd Street in Manhattan, which experienced its own transformation a few years ago and is now home to big box tenants and national retailers, along with abundant residential and commercial traffic."

According to Ms. Consolo, "Millions of people walk the streets of East Harlem, thanks in part to the vast public transportation that converges there, including subways, trains and buses. The neighborhood is a rapidly growing residential community and between the increasing needs of locals and tourists, there is a renewed demand for retail."

Nearby retailers include McDonalds, Payless, Cingular, Children's Place, Bank of America, Motherhood Maternity, Foot Action. Petland Discounts, Rockaway Bedding, Gotham Cabinet and NYC Pharmacy.