Eric Piazza began his real estate career in 2004 in New York City and has closed over 1,000 leases covering over 1,250,000 SF of retail and office space. From standing on the highest peaks in retail, or in front of eighteen feet contaminated vacant lots on the cusp of gentrification, Eric has been living and breathing real estate his entire life. Eric credits his fearlessness and success to his mentor and Father Charles. As a young boy growing up, Eric remembers vacationing with his family on the beaches of Nassau Bahamas trying to pull his father's hand as he was assembling million SF towers on Avenue of the Americas or exclusively representing the UFT leasing hundreds of thousands of SF over two decades. Long car rides to drive Eric to hockey games, or stepping away during high school prom photos, eavesdropping commercial negotiations was always a part of life for Eric.  Eric credits his market forecast ability to his 20-month older sister who spins under the alias Rachel Noon (ra.co/dj/rachelnoon/past-events) who has always been light-years ahead of the curve, and mother's positive attitude to harmoniously sew each transaction together.         

Some of Eric's select lease transactions include solely representing Greek corporation Chillbox USA; a subsidiary of Chillbox International for their global world headquarters, Chillbox Frozen Yogurt at one of the most famous and recognizable icons in the world, 2 Times Square at a rental rate of $1,000 PSF. Procured for a landlord at 85 Swanson Road, Boxborough, MA, Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions business 'Synamedia' after the unit was spun off for $1 billion, procured for a landlord at 2309 Parklake Drive, Atlanta, GA, the Clarian Academy and Clarian Place Child Care & Learning Center consisting of 18,216 SF for a ten year lease, represented an office landlord in negotiations securing a 9,000 SF confidential state agency for a ten year lease, represented independent women's ready-to-wear brand and multi-line boutique KES NYC in leasing retail space at 1184 Madison Avenue; represented Formula Growth Limited (“FG”) an independent investment firm and Royal Sovereign Bullion in leasing office space at 1 Rockefeller Plaza; represented PROOF Coffee Roasters a certified, Fair Trade Organic coffee purveyor in leasing retail space at 335 East 27th Street, NYC; represented a family-owned business specializing in buying and selling high end timepieces at 56 West 45th Street, NYC; represented Roxx Diamonds in leasing office space at 425 Madison Avenue,  represented Sottocasa Pizzeria in leasing retail space at 227 Lenox Avenue, NYC, a state-of-the-art Italian restaurant with roots from Naples; represented Watch Central in leasing office space at 29-31 West 47th Street, NYC; and, represented Kits & Expendables in leasing industrial and office space at 45-27 37th Street in Long Island City. Kits & Expendables is a twenty year business which brings rental equipment to the New York film, video and fashion community.

Some of his notable sales transactions include the sale of The SunTrust Bank Building in Macon, GA consisting of +/- 101,500 square feet, a ± 95,000 square foot shopping center in Americus, GA, an assemblage located at 3045 Brighton 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY  for a residential condo development; 54 State Street, Brooklyn, NY, a condo conversion; 336 14th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, a residential apartment building; 534 West 47th Street, NYC, a residential apartment; 147 West 142nd Street, NYC, a vacant lot for residential condo development.

Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Psychology and successfully completed Corporate Finance & Real Estate Markets courses at FIU's Chapmans Graduate School of Business. Eric attended The Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, New Jersey. Attended Saddle River Day School in Saddle River, NJ where he has since been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame after co-captaining the Varsity Soccer Team consecutive State Titles. In his spare time, Eric enjoys training for marathons, cycling, Bikram Yoga, and has competed in over seventy endurance events (www.athlinks.com/athletes/7434449/results) across the globe covering over 1,000 miles. He is a 3X Half-Ironman Finisher, Marathoner, Ultra-marathoner and is happiest soaking up the sun on a beach or skiing fresh powder.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                        eric@ericpiazzarealestate.com