RKF tapped to market 31,000 s/f.

Robert K. Futterman & Associates (RKF) has been retained as the exclusive retail leasing agent for the 30,606 s/f retail space at 408-414 West 13th Street in the Meatpacking District and for the 1,100-square-foot retail space at 298 Mulberry Street in NoHo.

On behalf of building owner, Robert Isabell, RKF chairman & CEO Robert K. Futterman and director Marc Finkel are marketing a mixed-use development at 408-414 West 13th Street. Currently under construction, the retail space is located on 13th Street between Ninth Avenue and Washington Street, and Little West 12t" Street between Ninth Avenue and Washington in Manhattan's trendy Meatpacking District. The space consists of 11,222 s/f on the ground floor, 12,045 s/f on the second floor, 3,114 s/f in the basement on the 13th Street side and 4,225 s/f on the selling lower level, which is on the 12th Street side.

When complete, 408-414 West 13th Street will feature museum quality architecture and interiors, as well as soaring ceiling heights and windows throughout the building. The retail space is adjacent to Pastis and in close proximity to Apple's future store and the SoHo House.

At 298 Mulberry Street, senior managing director Ariel Schuster and associate Brett Weinblatt are marketing 1,100 s/f of retail space on behalf of an affiliate of GID Investment Advisers. The space is on the east block between Houston and Bleecker Streets in the midst of downtown's hottest shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants.

With convenient subway access to all points throughout the city and in close proximity to a new 66,000 s/f Whole Foods Market and many other new residential developments, the property offers incredible visibility for a variety of high-end retailers.

RKF ahs also been selected to represent the organic health and beauty retailer Intelligent Nutrients in its expansion into Manhattan.

Ariel Schuster and Richard Gelber will be responsible for scouting and securing sites across the city. Over the next 18 months, the retailer plans to open five to eight retail locations in heavily trafficked trade areas such as Chelsea, Union Square, the West Village, SoHo, the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side. The new retail stores will range between 300 and 1,200 s/f.