| When we came up with the concept for C&C Studios—a high-end, full-service, video-production facility in the heart of midtown, near 5th Avenue, where most of our talent stays and works—location was our biggest problem. Finding a huge raw space with high ceilings was going to be impossible. Or so we thought. A friend introduced us to JSN PROPERTIES. Our agent, Erik, assured us that we’d find what we wanted. To help us, he spent entire days with us, scouting properties, taking tours with landlords, researching zoning laws, explaining everything that we, as first-time renters, needed to know. Erik was always responsive, returning calls, texts, and mails right away. Even more importantly, he was honest and trustworthy, going above and beyond the call of duty. In fact, when one of us commented that our lease was too complicated to understand, he developed and delivered a cheat sheet for us, with all of the most important terms and conditions, in plain English, all on one page. Of course, Erik helped us find, negotiate, and transition into exactly what we wanted, a huge high-ceilinged space, very close to Lord & Taylor. Because it’s so convenient to our clientele, we’re always busy, even now. Even though our lease won’t be up for renewal for quite a while, when it does, we’ll definitely be calling JSN in to help us negotiate—or maybe even purchase—our studio. Clifford Kennet Co-Founder & Co-Owner of C&C Studios
When we decided it was time to open a Buddha Bar in Manhattan, we knew we had our work cut out for us. Our architect required extremely high ceilings, 10,000 square feet of space (minimum!), and other features that are difficult to find in combination. Aside from actual space considerations, we had concerns about leasing in New York City. Leases here are far more complicated than in Europe, where the law favors renters, and where renters can do just about anything they want with their spaces. Upon hearing my situation, an associate referred me to JSN, specifically Jeffrey Nissani, with assurances that our needs and concerns would be addressed with unusual effectiveness. They were. Jeffrey got our brand, showed us spaces that matched our vision, and negotiated an extremely complicated lease for us, never losing his enthusiasm or willingness, even when it seemed likely that our deal would fall through. And perhaps, in someone else’s hands, one of those brokers who shows you lots of spaces then fades into the background when it comes time to negotiate, it would have. But not Jeffrey. I can say without reservation that our original Buddha Bar NYC would never have opened with the contributions of Jeffrey Nissani and JSN PROPERTIES. Jean Yves Haouzi Vice President of Buddha Bar Worldwide
I worked with Erik when I was looking to move out of a commercial rental that I'd been in for nearly a decade. My lease was up, and I was renegotiating with a nightmarish landlord who wanted to double my rent. Erik swooped in and rescued me. He was sensitive to my budget as well as my space requirements, which were extremely specific. Even more importantly, knowing how little time I had to look around, he pre-screened most of the spaces for me. He was awesome to work with, extremely efficient, and made what’s often an arduous and difficult process a comfortable one. Chris Boals Founder and President of Chris Boals Artists
When Jeffrey got his start as a realtor, he rented his first office space from us. Over time, we grew to know him and like him. What we liked the most is that he was humble and honest and told the truth at all times... saying what needed to be said even in difficult times... which is a rare trait in Manhattan. Especially for real estate agents! Something else: I could see that Jeffrey has a skill for understanding a businessperson’s vision, especially when it came to their office space and what they wanted to do with it. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to waste my time with pointless site visits. It’s a waste of time, and it impacts lease negotiations. When we decided to open a new location in West Tribeca, we asked Jeffrey, not our previous agent, to represent us. When we found a place we liked, he communicated the soft value of our proposition to the landlord, which of course, made the landlord look upon us favorably. This was more important for us than some other renters because we generate lots of foot traffic, and commercial owners don’t typically like that. Were we pleased? Yes. Will we work with him again? Yes. Should you do the same? Yes. Cheni Yerushalmi Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Sunshine Suites
From our first phone call, to his last follow up, I was pleased by, and impressed with, Erik's work ethic. He took me to several offices, always punctual, always showing me exactly what I was looking for. But he didn't stop there. He made sure that negotiations with my lawyer were going well and that I got everything I needed in my lease. He is affable, simply a pleasure to be around, and actually made the process enjoyable. Not only do I recommend Erik to everyone, but I know he’ll be my broker for life! Rebecca Weiss Founder and President of Dream Studios I met Jeffrey Nissani in September 2008. He was referred by a colleague who knew that our organization needed new office space. When I met Jeffrey, I was immediately impressed by his attentiveness and responsiveness. Not only did he listen to us, but he asked so many questions, and demonstrated such a desire to learn who we are and how we intended to use our space. We looked at lots of possibilities. Jeffrey never lost any of his enthusiasm for the project. Of course, he eventually found an amazing space for us, and he managed our lease negotiations in a precise and professional manner that I think pleased all parties involved. Over the past year, we were fortunate to grow and expand and require new space more quickly than anticipated. So we recruited Jeffrey again. Because of his excellent relationship with our landlord, we were the first to know when tenants were due to move out, keeping us in the same building, which was ideal. In general, I think Jeffrey, like everyone at JSN, is more than a realtor who gets results. He’s caring, pleasant, and insightful when it comes to the Manhattan real estate market. When we need to expand, we’ll definitely work with him again. Veronica Mitchell Operations Director of New Leaders for New Schools
Erik walked us through the incredible complexities of New York commercial real estate. We had very specific needs and would probably be considered picky clients. But Erik was able to roll with our demands and indecision through the height of the market to the beginning of the decline. Erik provided my colleagues and me with great care, rarely showing us anything that deviated from our original specifications. I never felt pressured to settle for something just to make his life easier. He was truly on our side. Scott Gaillard CEO of Outside Editorial |