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Beny Sofer Inks Lease at 535 Fifth Ave 

Fine-jewelry supplier Beny Sofer has inked a 10-year lease for a 7,300-square-foot space at 535 Fifth Ave. in Midtown East. Situated on the 15th floor of the 36-story building, the space will serve as Beny Sofer’s office and showroom, with a move-in planned for the second quarter. 

The lease transaction was facilitated in-house by the company. The landlord, The Moinian Group, was represented by Omar Sozkesen from The Moinian Group and Mitchell Arkin from Cushman & Wakefield. 

535 Fifth Ave. has witnessed a surge in leasing activity within the diamond and fine jewelry sector over the past 18 months, with tenants like the International Gemological Institute, Prima Gems, and Ukrainian Diamond Corp. signing new leases. Sandeep Diamond Corp. and IDD USA have also expanded their presence in the building. Boasting 100% retail occupancy, the property’s notable tenants include Best Buy, Läderach, the NBA Store, and Paris Saint Germain. 

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Emily Fu is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, where she covers the east coast markets, including New York, Boston & New England, and DC & Mid-Atlantic markets. She produces daily news stories as well as longer-form content, ranging from Q&As to thought-leadership pieces. She also writes feature stories for Connect Money. With previous stints at Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and Commercial Observer, Emily has covered the finance side of the commercial real estate industry, technology, media, telecom (TMT), and fashion. She attended the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in Manhattan.

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