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The Building
The 230 Fifth Avenue New York MarketCenter T is managed by Newmark Knight Frank, one of the
largest independent full service real estate firms in the United States. Built in 1914, this 20 story
building was formerly known as the "Lighting Building". As of July 15, 1958, Newmark acquired
230 Fifth Avenue and has managed the building since then.In the early 1990's, the building was
converted into a wholesale showroom building for the home industries, which is now known as
The New York MarketCenter T.
Located in the landmarked Madison Square Park District and just steps away from the historic Flatiron District, 230 Fifth Avenue is
home to over 200 showrooms housing a diverse collection of product lines and categories.These include: Home Textiles, Fine Gifts, Tabletop, Bed and Bath Linens, Kitchen, Furniture, Window Treatments, Stationery, Personal Care, Loungewear, Decorative
Accessories, Home Furnishings, Gourmet, Collectibles, Holiday,Toys, Dolls and Plush, Architectural Products, Art, General
Merchandise and more.
Location
The 230 Fifth Avenue New York MarketCenterT is situated on Fifth Avenue between 26th and 27th
Streets, north of Madison Square Park.
The building is accessible by car, subway, bus, and taxicab. The subways that reach the building are
the N, the R and the #6 subways (at 23rd or 28th Street stops), the NJ Path and the F (at 23rd Street
& 6th Avenue or 33rd & 6th Avenue), and by the M2, M3, and M5 buses which travel south on Fifth Avenue.
When driving to the city to shop at 230 Fifth Avenue, you may park at many parking garages within a few blocks of the building.
You'll find most of these on side streets between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, and on 6th Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets.
Jane Gural-Senders - Executive Director
As of mid-March of 2004, Jane Gural-Senders has been aboard at 230 Fifth Avenue as the Executive
Director of the building. She has brought with her many years of experience in real estate that will,
in turn, place the 230 Fifth Avenue New York MarketCenter into an even stronger position in the home industry.
Under Mrs.Senders' guidance, a major multi-million dollar renovation campaign has been underway
throughout the building. When complete, this renovation hopes to bring a turnaround for the aesthetic appeal of the building. It includes the refurbishment of the elevator cabs, the modernization of the corridors and the installation
of new tile, sinks and accessories in the bathrooms. Jane Gural-Senders is looking forward to another great year for the 230 Fifth
Avenue New York MarketCenter, maintaining a strong presence in the home textile, gift and tabletop markets. She will take part in revitalizing the building and introducing more buying and selling activities for the showrooms as well as for the buyers that visit the building.
Jane Gural-Senders may be contacted at (212) 689-6307 or e-mail at jsenders@230fifthave.com
Harvey Richer - Director of Leasing
Harvey has been a Commercial Real Estate Broker since 1967. Presently, he is responsible for overseeing
the leasing of the 230 Fifth Avenue MarketCenter. Mr. Richer has had quite a few accomplishments
during his career in real estate, making him one of the premier showroom leasing agents in the industry.
He created the New York Merchandise Mart at 41 Madison Avenue in 1970 and leased 500,000 square feet
at that address, creating a new showroom center for the tabletop industry. Other accomplishments
include being appointed in 1977 as the exclusive agent of the New York Furniture Exchange building at
200 Lexington Avenue, a 485,000 square foot building.
Over seven years he then helped transform the building into the New York Design Center. Today, it is fully
occupied by top quality exhibitors from the decorating and designer trades that had been formerly
concentrated exclusively in the uptown area. Years back, Mr. Richer converted the former "Lighting Building", which is known today as
the 230 Fifth Avenue New York MarketCenterT, into a showroom building for the home industry. Today, 230 Fifth Avenue is successfully
leased and is positioned in the market as a building housing the home textile, gift, tabletop, kitchen, toy, and general merchandise
industries.
Harvey Richer may be contacted at 212-689-6305 or e-mail at hricher@newmarkkf.com.
Wendy Lee - Assistant Building Director
In 2004 Wendy Lee became a part of the 230 Fifth Avenue Newmark Building Management as the Assistant
Building Manager. She has been working for Newmark for over 20 years. Wendy Lee contributes her
knowledge of real estate as well as her strong skills and abilities in tenant relations and follow up. As
Building Manager, Ms. Lee assists Jane Gural-Senders and Harvey Richer with all building operations, leases
and building related issues at the 230 building. Wendy Lee is a major force in managing the day-to-day
affairs of the building, including Trade Shows, staff, tenant moves and showroom construction. She makes
230 an even better place for all who display their goods and buyers who visit.Wendy Lee may be contacted at 212-689-5634 or e-mail at wlee@230fifthave.com
Latasha Hardy - Building Coordinator
Latasha studied Advertising and Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Latasha has worked for
Newmark since 2010. As Building Coordinator for 230 Fifth Avenue she oversees several building projects,
leasing, and marketing tasks as well as the twelve trade shows hosted by 230. She also assists Wendy Lee,
Harvey Richer and Jane Gural-Senders with building operations. She strives to service the tenants and
clients to make sure everyone is happy.Latasha Hardy may be contacted at 212-545-5226 or e-mail at lhardy@230fifthave.com
