Queens Commercial Lease Lawyer

Commercial Lease Attorney Serving Queens, NY

Queens is one of the most commercially diverse boroughs in New York City, with thriving business districts in Long Island City, Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, and Forest Hills. From tech startups leasing office space in the LIC waterfront corridor to restaurant owners securing storefronts along Broadway in Astoria, Queens tenants and landlords face complex lease negotiations that require experienced legal counsel.

Our firm reviews and negotiates commercial leases for tenants and landlords throughout Queens. We handle letter of intent review, rent escalation analysis, permitted use provisions, build-out allowances, assignment and subletting rights, and personal guaranty negotiations. Commercial leases in New York City are lengthy, complex documents, and the terms you agree to will control your financial obligations for the duration of the lease term.

Our Lower Manhattan office is accessible from Queens via the 7, E, F, M, N, W, and R trains. We regularly work with Queens tenants and landlords in commercial corridors from Astoria Boulevard to Jamaica Avenue and from the LIC waterfront to Bayside. If you are entering a new commercial lease or renegotiating an existing one, contact us for a free consultation.

Commercial Lease Review and Negotiation in Brooklyn

Office Lease Review

Queens office space is concentrated in Long Island City, which has become a major commercial hub, as well as in Jamaica and Flushing, where professional services firms serve the borough's diverse population. Long Island City has transformed into one of New York City's most active office markets, with new Class A towers and converted warehouse spaces attracting businesses from media, technology, and professional services. Office leases in LIC and other Queens locations often include provisions for operating expense escalations, electricity charges, tenant improvement allowances, and common area maintenance costs. Our commercial lease attorneys review these financial terms to make sure your obligations are clear and your exposure is manageable.

Retail and Restaurant Lease Attorney

Queens retail and restaurant leasing spans high-traffic corridors in Flushing, Astoria, Jamaica, and Jackson Heights, where lease terms reflect the diverse demographics and dining preferences of each neighborhood. Queens is home to one of the most diverse dining scenes in the world, with restaurant leases in Flushing, Astoria, Jackson Heights, and elsewhere requiring provisions tailored to the specific cuisine, ventilation, and operational needs of each concept. Queens is home to some of the most vibrant retail and restaurant corridors in the city. Tenants leasing space along Steinway Street in Astoria, Main Street in Flushing, or Austin Street in Forest Hills need to pay close attention to permitted use clauses, signage restrictions, hours of operation limits, and common area maintenance charges. Restaurant tenants face additional concerns around certificate of occupancy requirements, ventilation and exhaust systems, and grease trap installations. We negotiate these provisions to protect your ability to operate your business as intended.

Industrial and Warehouse Lease Review

Queens has one of the largest concentrations of industrial space in New York City, with warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Long Island City, Maspeth, and College Point. Queens maintains a significant industrial base in neighborhoods like Maspeth, Ridgewood, Long Island City, and Jamaica. Tenants leasing warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution space need to address environmental compliance, loading dock specifications, truck access, zoning restrictions, and insurance requirements. We review industrial leases to protect tenants from unexpected liabilities related to prior building use or environmental conditions.

Lease Renewal and Extension

Queens commercial tenants should plan for lease renewal negotiations at least 12 to 18 months before expiration, especially in competitive areas like Flushing and Long Island City where landlords may seek higher rents. If your Queens commercial lease is nearing expiration, the renewal period is your opportunity to renegotiate terms that may no longer serve your business. Rent resets, maintenance obligations, option terms, and build-out credits are all on the table during a renewal negotiation. Our attorneys review renewal offers and negotiate improvements so you are not locked into another term on outdated conditions.

What Queens Tenants and Landlords Should Know About Commercial Leases

The commercial leasing market in Queens varies dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood. A retail lease in Flushing's bustling downtown carries different rent structures and landlord expectations than a lease on a quieter stretch of Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village or an office lease in the LIC waterfront district. Understanding these neighborhood dynamics is essential to negotiating terms that work for your business.

Personal guaranties are standard in Queens commercial leases, just as they are throughout New York City. The good guy guaranty allows an individual guarantor to limit personal liability by properly vacating and surrendering the space. The specific conditions for release, including required notice periods and the condition of the premises at surrender, must be carefully negotiated to avoid open-ended personal exposure.

Queens tenants should also be aware of how rent escalation clauses compound over a multi-year lease. Fixed annual increases, CPI adjustments, and real estate tax pass-throughs can significantly increase your total rent obligation by the end of the lease term. Our firm calculates these projections so you can make an informed decision before signing.

Landlord Representation for Queens Commercial Properties

We represent Queens landlords and property owners who lease commercial space across the borough. Whether you own a mixed-use building in Jackson Heights, a retail strip in Bayside, or an industrial property in Maspeth, our commercial lease attorneys draft leases that protect your investment while attracting reliable tenants.

For landlords, we draft and review standard lease forms, structure good guy guaranties and security deposit terms, negotiate tenant improvement allowances, and address insurance and indemnification provisions. We also advise on assignment and subletting clauses that maintain your control over occupancy without creating unreasonable restrictions that deter prospective tenants.

Why Queens Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm represents Queens commercial tenants and landlords from our Lower Manhattan office. Our familiarity with the local commercial market gives us a practical edge when negotiating your lease.

• Experienced in Queens office, retail, restaurant, industrial, and mixed-use leases
• Representation for both tenants and landlords across all Queens neighborhoods
• Accessible from Queens via the 7, E, F, M, N, W, and R trains to our Financial District office
• Direct attorney access throughout the lease review and negotiation process
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey for businesses operating across state lines

How Our Commercial Lease Review Process Works

Our lease review process is designed to be efficient and thorough so you can move forward with confidence.

• Step 1: Initial Consultation. We discuss your business needs, the property you are considering, and your goals for the lease term. This consultation is free and helps us understand the key issues in your transaction.
• Step 2: Lease Review. We review the complete lease document, including all riders, exhibits, and amendments. We identify provisions that create risk or financial exposure and prepare a detailed summary of the key terms.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We communicate directly with the landlord's attorney to negotiate changes to the lease. We focus on the provisions that have the greatest financial and operational impact on your business, including rent, escalations, permitted use, build-out, guaranty, and exit provisions.
• Step 4: Final Review and Execution. Once negotiations are complete, we review the final lease to confirm all agreed changes are reflected. We walk you through the executed document so you understand your obligations before you sign.