New York — The Gowanus rental development 499 President has secured three new retail tenants: Union Market, Corto, and Spear Physical Therapy. These additions bring the property’s total commercial footprint to 40,000 square feet, further enhancing the 350-unit community and aligning with the evolving Gowanus neighborhood.
Union Market will open a 10,000-square-foot flagship grocery store at 532–542 Union Street, situated next to 499 President. Corto, a restaurant and café, is set to occupy a 1,000-square-foot space along Nevins Street. Adjacent to Corto, Spear Physical Therapy will launch a 2,500-square-foot clinic.
“Our vision was to curate an array of retail partners for our residents at 499 President and the growing Gowanus community at large,” said Alexander Brodsky, partner at The Brodsky Organization, which co-developed the project alongside Avery Hall and Battery Global Advisors. “We are proud and excited to welcome Union Market, Corto, and Spear Physical Therapy to the building as our newest additions.”
Paulie Gee’s and Royal Palms Shuffleboard were previously announced as tenant partners at the development.
On the brokerage side, Evan Clements, Austin Knief, and Colleen Morrissey of Atlantic Retail represented the ownership for 499 President. Mark Tergesen of ABS Partners Real Estate represented Union Market, while Atlantic Retail also handled the leasing for Spear Physical Therapy and Corto.
