BRONX, NY – Simone Healthcare Development Group announced today that Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Wolf, MD and Hanger Prosthetics have all signed long-term leases totaling nearly 11,000 square feet of space at Metro Center Atrium, Simone’s new mixed-use project. Metro Center Atrium is a 370,000-square-foot office/retail/hotel complex that Simone Development is constructing as the latest phase of its 42-acre, multi-building Hutchinson Metro Center campus in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx.
Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. They also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. The practice has leased 3,000 square feet at the new Metro Center Atrium in the Hutchinson Metro Center. This is an expansion of their existing Parkchester location.
Dr. Eric Wolf, MD is board certified in Ophthalmology. He has special expertise in corneal diseases and intraocular lens implantation, and enjoys affiliations with 15 hospitals. He is a repeat winner of multiple patients’ choice awards and Compassionate Doctor recognitions. He will be leasing 2,850 square feet in an expansion of his practice to the Metro Center Atrium at Hutchinson Metro Center.
Hanger Prosthetics is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced technology, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Owning and operating hundreds of patient care centers nationwide, Hanger’s business also includes distribution centers and the largest O&P network management company in the country. Hanger Prosthetics has leased 4,900 square feet at the new Metro Center Atrium
“These new leases demonstrate the demand for new state-of-the-art medical and office space in this convenient location to both national and local tenants,” said Jim MacDonald, vice president and director of leasing for Hutchinson Metro Center. “Among other things, Simone Development’s ongoing expansion of Hutchinson Metro Center provides medical and business tenants with flexibility for their future plans because we can readily accommodate their growth needs within the Simone Development portfolio. Also, we’re offering stellar design quality and modern space, and an incredibly central location with easy access to five major hospitals, three airports, and a host of transportation arteries.”
Located within Simone Development’s highly successful Hutchinson Metro Center complex in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, Metro Center Atrium features three floors of Class A office and medical space, as well as further retail and restaurant opportunities. The architecturally distinctive building will feature a spectacular glass atrium and lobby and is set in a beautifully landscaped suburban-style campus setting. Abundant parking is provided on-site with more than 1,100 spaces. Approximately 148,000 square feet of office and medical space remains available for lease. For leasing information, call (718) 518-8600.
Conveniently located off the Hutchinson River Parkway, Metro Center Atrium is easily accessible to major highways, bridges and airports. Manhattan is less than 20 minutes away and Westchester County is 10 minutes away. LaGuardia, JFK, and Westchester County airports are less than 30 minutes from the site.
The Metro Center Atrium is also less than a mile from five major hospitals – Montefiore Medical Center, Calvary Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center and Westchester Square Medical Center – making it an ideal location for medical practices and healthcare companies.
For retail tenants, the Metro Center Atrium provides a tremendous market of potential customers, with over 4,000 people working at the Hutchinson Metro Center. Another 800 employees are expected to be added to the area with the completion of New York City’s 911 Call Center on a site directly north of the Hutchinson Metro Center.
Metro Center Atrium is another chapter in the continuing success story of the Hutchinson Metro Center. The 42-acre suburban-style campus offers the finest Class A office space and a host of first-class amenities never before offered in this market. Existing amenities include the full-service Metro Café and Tower Cafe, fitness center, state-of-the-art teleconferencing center, on-site child care facility, attended gatehouse with 24/7 security, landscaped courtyards with gardens and seating/dining areas, full service bank branch, on-site executive car wash and detailing center, dry cleaners, sundry shop and ATM. The complex also offers abundant free parking and a complimentary shuttle service to nearby subway lines.
The success of the Hutchinson Metro Center is providing a major boost to the Bronx economy, creating thousands of new jobs and serving as a catalyst for growth in the surrounding area. In addition to the New York City 911 Call Center, other major projects underway in the surrounding neighborhood include expansions by the New York State Office of Mental Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Hospital Center and Einstein Medical Center.