New York Real Estate Journal

Fashion Business Corp. extends 7,900 s/f lease at GFP’s 209 W. 38th St.

September 9, 2025 - Brokerage

Manhattan, NY According to GFP Real Estate, LLC, Fashion Business Corp., a scaled design & manufacturing company specializing in quality fast fashion apparel, has signed a five year lease extension for its 7,900 s/f of space on the seventh floor of 209 West 38th St. in Midtown South.

Mathew Mandell of GFP Real Estate represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, and the tenant, Fashion Business Corp., in the transaction. The company, which will continue to use the space for its showroom and general and executive offices, first moved into the building in 2010.

“Fashion Business Corp. has been a valued tenant at 209 West 38th Street for many years, and we’re thrilled to see them reaffirm their long-term commitment to the building,” said Matthew Mandell of GFP Real Estate. “Their continued presence speaks to the building’s enduring appeal to top-tier fashion companies, and we’re proud to support their growth in the heart of the Garment District.”

Built in 1910 under the supervision of the architect Frank J. Helmle, 209 West 38th Street is a 12-story, 160,000 s/f office building that is home to several big-name fashion tenants, while the base of the building features the iconic Ben's Kosher Delicatessen. Located in the renowned Garment District, the building is close to many subway lines as well as a variety of amenities.