Africa Israel signs Haru at former New York Times HQ

From left: Haru at 205 West 43rd Street and 229 West 43rd Street
From left: Haru at 205 West 43rd Street and 229 West 43rd Street

Japanese restaurant chain Haru inked a lease for 5,300 square feet at the former New York Times headquarters at 229 West 43rd Street.

The ground-floor space at the Midtown West retail condominium building owned by Africa Israel USA asked $250 per square foot, the New York Post reported. The space, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, comes with 80 feet of sidewalk frontage.

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CBRE Group brokers Gary Trock and Lon Rubackin represented the landlord, while Winick Realty Group broker Kenny Hochhauser represented the restaurant. Tenants include Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, Boomer Esiason’s Stadium Grill and, soon, Yahoo.

Haru is leaving its nearby current space at 205 West 43rd Street. [NYP]Mark Maurer