About Gary Dana

THE DANA COMMERCIAL TEAM recently won Douglas Elliman's Lifetime Achievement Award. They are the #1 Commercial Team in the entire company! The group currently consists of 8 brokers and salespersons specializing in retail sales and leasing, office sales and leasing, medical space, building and hotel sales, investment properties, international properties, 1031 Exchanges, as well as the sale of restaurants, commercial condo and co-op sales, and master lease sales. Founded by Nick Dana in 1954, the group is celebrating their 60th Anniversary as a part of Douglas Elliman. Gary and Rick Dana, who have directed Dana Commercial since 1978, as well as Chris Dana, Silvia Aboud, Todd Weinberg, Kathleen Lamb and other members of the team believe in close personal attention to the leasing and sales of stores, buildings and offices, and in the sale and master leasing of commercial property for occupancy, development or investment. Their expertise enables them to guide retail and office clients as well as investors through the myriad possibilities available to them in New York real estate market, as well as specialty properties in other areas. They work closely with brokers from other firms and are members of The Real Estate Board of NY's Retail Committee. The Commercial Team also specializes in locating retail, office, medical and showroom space in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Florida and New Jersey, as well as international properties and offerings across the country. Whether a client desires space in a mall, a traditional office or apartment building, or in a luxury townhouse, they will be able to find the right space for them, or find the right client for a space or building offered for sale or lease. Over the years, The Dana Commercial Team has been responsible for the placement of some of the most prestigious retailers in Manhattan and the outer boroughs. Some of the retail placements include Michael Kors, Urbangreen, Tory Burch, Valentino, Pokespot, Modern Link Furniture, Antiquarium, Yvel Jewelry, Coach, Sportworks, Michael's on Madison, Max Mara, Royal Copenhagen, Amorino and Yves St. Laurent. They are also experts in advising Co-ops on retail values of their stores and the complex issues involving the sale of master leases, co-op stores and condominium stores, as well as the formation of R.E.I.T.S to assist in the sale of commercial property. They have helped dozens of co-op buildings maximize their income from the retail portions of their buildings, as well as finding the proper retail mix for commercial space, and the best investment opportunities for investors from all over the world. The commercial group also has access to Douglas Elliman's extensive network of affiliates, with hundreds of agents worldwide ready to assist. Property handled by the Dana Commercial will receive international exposure with the click of a finger. Through their expertise and creative solutions to problems and challenges, the Danas at Douglas Elliman will be able to assist you, whatever your requirements might be. INVESTMENT DEALS Douglas Elliman is the leading firm for the sale of commercial master leases, co-op and condominium retail sales, and retail asset management. In recent years The Dana Commercial Team at Douglas Elliman has completed many deals with prominent retailers that required complex transactions that often involved the sale of retail property interests such as co-op shares, master lease purchases, or leases with prepaid rent. Our efforts have resulted in tenancy/ownership situations for retailers such as The Gap, Venture Stationers, Williams-Sonoma, Gianfranco Ferre, Max Mara, Yves St. Laurent, Maison Kaiser, Village Den, and many others including many restaurant deals. We are experienced in dealing with residential ownership groups, retail investment syndicates and residential co-op boards, and have a long-term track record of successful retail projects in our portfolio. Our extensive client and retail mailing lists assure that we will reach all viable potential investors and suitable qualified retailers to obtain the best overall results from a leasing or sales agenda. We can offer extensive programs with regard to canvassing and marketing, as well as a thorough and professional approach to leasing and sales. We are always willing to meet with interested parties to discuss our new ideas and past experiences with regard to these matters. Here are some condominium and co-op sales that we have done in recent years: 20 East 74th Street on Madison Ave; 8000 sq ft; 99 Year Master Lease; 135 East 71st Street on Lexington Avenue; 9000 sq ft, 75 Year Master Lease1200 Third Avenue-----------------Commercial Co-op;---------------1600 square feet 1327 Madison Avenue-------------Commercial Condo;---------------1400 square feet 127 West 24th Street--------------Office Co-op----------------------- 700 square feet 246 West 38th Street--------------Commercial Co-op----------------3000 square feet 3 E 69 Street------------------------Medical Co-op -------------------1500 square feet155 E 55 Street--------------Sale of Condo Floor--------------------- 3537 sq ft; PROFILE: Gary Dana joined Douglas Elliman in 1978 and has worked in commercial and retail leasing and sales for over 35 years. He is a member of The Real Estate Board of New York's Retail Committee, and recently won Douglas Elliman's Top Commercial Sales Award. He is a graduate of Adelphi University, with a BBA in Business Administration and Management. In his spare time, Gary is the Producer, Director and Writer, as well as a performer for a Dinner Theatre of 35 singers and dancers called "The Long Island Cabaret Theatre". He also loves to play guitar and sing.