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John Pacifico of NAI Long Island has secured a 4,200 s/f off-market retail lease for Tapster in Patchogue, NY. This marks the first Long Island location for the innovative self-pour tasting room franchise. NAI Long Island represented franchisee Allison Dee in identifying and securing the site for the brand's regional debut.

NAI Long Island recently partnered with CIBS as a key drop-off location for the December Coat Drive, benefiting United Veterans Beacon House, Inc.. This initiative provided essential winter gear and support to Long Island veterans experiencing homelessness, reflecting our firm's ongoing commitment to community leadership and service.

Retail Trends 2025: What’s Shaping Long Island’s Retail Market Long Island’s retail market continues to evolve with strength and creativity. From adaptive reuse of former big-box stores to the rise of experiential and necessity-driven retail, the region shows how national trends take on a local twist. Smaller footprints, flexible leases, and diversified tenant mixes are redefining success, while limited supply drives demand for well-located, modernized centers. For investors, the key is adaptability—aligning properties with today’s consumer expectations and tomorrow’s community needs. Long Island’s retail story in 2025 isn’t about decline—it’s about reinvention and long-term opportunity.

Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee Shops Power Retail Growth on Long Island Food and beverage tenants are fueling a new wave of retail real estate growth — both nationwide and right here on Long Island. From Starbucks drive-thrus along Sunrise Highway to Chick-fil-A’s expansion in Commack, Riverhead, and East Meadow, dining concepts are reshaping the local market. Quick-service restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries are not only filling vacancies but also revitalizing strip centers and energizing downtowns like Patchogue and Huntington. For landlords and developers, these traffic-driving tenants represent one of the most reliable engines of consumer activity and retail success.

AI Fraud Prevention Tips for Long Island Commercial Real Estate Investors With commercial property values and transaction volume on the rise across Long Island, it’s more important than ever to protect your investments from emerging threats—including AI-driven fraud. From phishing scams to deepfakes and identity spoofing, cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to target real estate professionals and property owners. Now is the time to implement AI-aware safeguards. Keep your software up to date, monitor your properties for suspicious activity, and verify all parties involved in a transaction using secure, encrypted communication methods. Don’t overlook local tools either—Suffolk and Nassau Counties may offer fraud alert services worth activating. For added protection, consider enhanced title insurance coverage and always use multi-factor authentication for sensitive systems. Most importantly, work with a trusted, experienced team like NAI Long Island to ensure your deals are executed with both expertise and security top of mind.

Turn Your Rooftop into a Revenue Stream If you own commercial or industrial property in New York with at least 30,000 square feet of rooftop space, your building could be a strong candidate for a rooftop solar lease. Flat, unobstructed roofs—especially those under seven years old—offer the best opportunity to generate steady, long-term income by leasing your roof for solar installations. With New York’s supportive solar programs and growing energy demands, now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity. Lock in maximum lease rates and turn unused roof space into a dependable revenue source—without the challenges of traditional tenants.

summarize into a paragraph NAI Long Island announced today that John Pacifico completed a long-term lease for My Big Fat Cookie at 620 Waverly Avenue in Patchogue, NY. This 3,300 RSF retail space will serve as the gourmet cookie brand's national distribution hub, main production bakery, and first-ever retail storefront. Situated conveniently between Nicolls Road and Sunrise Highway, the property offers excellent access to major thoroughfares and is just minutes from revitalized downtown Patchogue, a vibrant area with numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. This strategic location, with its strong demographics and high traffic counts, provides My Big Fat Cookie with ideal visibility and convenience in a high-demand Suffolk County market.

NAI Long Island is proud to announce the successful lease of an 8,900-square-foot medical office suite at 57-61 Southern Boulevard in Nesconset, NY. Representing the landlord, Southern Boulevard Professional Park Corp., Principal Lee Rosner, CCIM, SIOR secured a long-term agreement with tenant Stony Brook Community Medical, P.C., a premier healthcare provider affiliated with Stony Brook Medicine. The new location offers convenient access to major routes and proximity to top hospitals, reinforcing the area's growing demand for advanced medical services.

As the commercial real estate market on Long Island evolves, so must our approach to property management. At NAI Long Island, we’re embracing technology strategically—balancing innovation with our core mission of exceptional service and high-performing assets. From AI-powered analytics to smart building systems, we’re helping property owners adapt to modern challenges while staying grounded in what matters most: tenant experience, operational excellence, and local expertise.