A startup aviation company selling part-time ownership in a fleet of private jets is deploying its landing gear in Manhattan\u2019s Meatpacking District.<\/p>\n
Bond Aviation<\/a><\/b> signed a five-year, 4,916-square-foot lease at 22 Little West 12th Street<\/b>, a property owned in a joint venture between Steve Kassin<\/b>\u2019s Infinity Real Estate<\/a><\/b> and Premier Equities<\/a><\/b>, according to landlord broker RDE Advisors<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n SEE ALSO: Costco to Anchor $2.8B Development Near D.C.<\/a><\/p>\n The asking rent was not provided, but the taking rent was in the mid-$70 per square foot range, according to RDE Advisors founder Ross Eisenberg<\/b>.<\/p>\n \u201cBond Aviation is an exceptional addition to the building,\u201d Eisenberg said in a statement. \u201cTheir brand and growth trajectory align with the creative character of the Meatpacking District, and we continue to see strong demand for boutique, design-forward office environments in prime locations.\u201d<\/p>\n Rob Kluge<\/b> of Current Real Estate Advisors<\/a><\/b> negotiated on behalf of the tenant in the transaction.<\/p>\n \u201cBond was attracted to this quintessential Meatpacking office building for its perfect blend of boutique vibe and high-end finishes,\u201d Kluge said in a statement. \u201cOwnership made this an easy transaction in an otherwise difficult, competitive leasing environment, and it\u2019s the perfect first New York office for Bond\u2019s business to take off.\u201d<\/p>\n This will be the first New York City office for Bond Aviation, which was founded by Bill Papariella<\/b> in late 2025 and backed by investment management firm KKR<\/b><\/a> with about $350 million.<\/p>\n Kluge said he also helped Bond secure an office in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where Bond has its headquarters. Bond also has offices in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills.<\/p>\n Bond\u2019s business model gives wealthy members partial ownership in its private jets, and is expected to launch operations in 2027. The company announced last October it had placed an order with Bombardier<\/b> for 50 new jets, and estimates it will maintain one jet and crew for every 10 customers.<\/p>\n The six-story building at 22 West Little 12th Street was formerly a parking garage that was converted into boutique offices in 2013. Other tenants in the building include global law firm Dentons<\/b> and beauty school Kao Salon Academy New York<\/b>.<\/p>\n