Jonathan Thiel and Joseph Byrnes

Berger Commercial Realty Senior Vice Presidents Jonathan Thiel and Joseph Byrnes represented landlord Blackhawk Properties & Investments, LLC in a new lease agreement with Poke Bowl NY at The 550 Building, located at 550 S. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s SOLO District.

Poke Bowl NY, a multi-location Hawaiian poke restaurant brand based in New York City, is expanding into South Florida with plans for multiple locations, beginning with its first Broward County and South Florida restaurant at The 550 Building.

The lease covers 1,997 square feet of restaurant patio space for a 10-year term, further strengthening the tenant roster at the recently delivered Class A office property.

The 550 Building is a 96,518-square-foot, seven-story office building that has quickly achieved an 86.8% occupancy rate since opening. Its strategic location in downtown Fort Lauderdale, directly across from the Broward County Courthouse, has been a major draw for tenants seeking a premium address.

“Poke Bowl NY selected The 550 Building because it is newer building and offers close proximity to the courthouse,” said Thiel. “This lease underscores the building’s appeal to high-quality tenants seeking both visibility and convenience in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.”

The addition of Poke Bowl NY further enhances the mix of tenants at The 550 Building, offering added amenities and dining options to the growing downtown business community.

Katy Welsh of Hunter Real Estate Brokerage represented the tenant in the transaction.

This sale highlights Berger Commercial Realty’s expertise in navigating complex land transactions and its deep relationships within the South Florida commercial real estate market. For more information about Berger Commercial Realty’s services or recent transactions, visit www.bergercommercial.com.

About Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC International: Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC International is a regional, full service commercial real estate firm based in South Florida. Independent and privately owned since its founding in 1998, the firm is a member of CORFAC International, a global network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms. The firm’s property management and brokerage services include tenant/landlord and buyer/seller representation; project and construction management; receiverships; agency/project leasing; capital advisory/investment sales; retail services and more. For more information about Berger Commercial Realty’s brokerage services, CALL 954.358.0900 or visit www.bergercommercial.com.

About CORFAC International: CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. In association with global affiliates, CORFAC International has 60 North American offices and 20 offices in global markets. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 11,000 lease and sales transactions totaling approximately 500 million square feet of space valued in excess of $8.5 billion in 2015. For more information on the CORFAC network, call 224.257.4400 or visit www.corfac.com.