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Posted: August 26, 2016
Mace of KeyPoint Partners leases 3,500 s/f in Hamden
Don Mace, KeyPoint PartnersHamden, CT KeyPoint Partners has negotiated a lease with Plato’s Closet for 3,500 s/f at Marketplace at Hamden. Vice president of leasing, Don Mace negotiated the transaction on behalf of the landlord, according to Robert Lemons, managing partner of the firm.
Plato’s Closet, located at 2335 Dixwell Ave., celebrated its grand opening in late July. Plato’s Closet is a unique national recycling retail chain that specializes in clothing and accessories for teens and 20-somethings. The store buys and sells gently-used, brand-name clothing and accessories, including shoes, belts, purses, and jewelry, among other items.
Marketplace at Hamden is a 235,650 s/f retail center located in one of the strongest retail concentrations in the area, anchored by Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Staples, and Petco.
KeyPoint Partners is the region’s premier commercial real estate service firm, providing services for over 25 million s/f of retail, office, and industrial properties.
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