As part of their commitment to expand fine consumer services in Harlem and Upper Manhattan, the leasing and sales team of Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President, along with Arthur Maglio, of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group, is bringing full-service hair and beauty stylist YSB Salon to 2520 Frederick Douglass Blvd., between 134th and 135th Streets. The store is one of a new portfolio that the team is exclusively representing, with spaces primarily located in Central Harlem.

 “We were instrumental in transforming the retail landscape in the southern part of the district, and now we are going to upgrade the profile here,” says Ms. Consolo. “This salon is a prime example of catering to the neighborhood’s changing needs because it offers many spa-like services, not yet seen here.”

Adds Mr. Maglio, “There is so much activity north of 125th Street that this has become the next frontier for new restaurants and shops in Harlem. There is an educated consumer base in the area, with disposable income, that would welcome better retail and services.”

Other businesses in the area include Londel’s Restaurant, J. Restaurant Chez Asta, Chase Bank, Duane Reade, Fine Fare Supermarket, IHOP and Make My Cake.

Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group team has a well-established history of arranging leases for much needed services throughout the area, including community-based businesses and government agencies. Among them are Tribeca Pediatrics, Children’s Aid Society, AIDS Service Center NYC, Food Bank for NYC, Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention, Friends of the Children, Central Park North Orthodontics, Sunshine Day Care, Sugar Hill Medical Plaza, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service.

For this transaction, Ms. Consolo, Mr. Aquino and Mr. Maglio represented both the landlord, The Greater Harlem Housing Development Corporation, and the tenant. The space was previously occupied by the Beauty Center.

About Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group

As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group’s comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

Recognized for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today’s economic environment, and provide customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. For more information, visit Our Team page or http://faith-consolo.com/.