We’re delighted to announce that Playa Bowls is joining the Chapel Hill community soon.

Using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, Playa Bowls offers healthy, delicious açai, pitaya, coconut bowls, and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind.

With the help of York-broker James Troxler, the company signed a 10 year lease on 1,625 SF at 104 East Franklin Street. We expect them to open this summer and can’t wait to welcome them to the neighborhood!

Stay tuned for updates and visit their website to get a sneak peek of what’s to come!

We were delighted to have Julian Sansom-Goodman, local senior at Enloe High School, intern with us last summer and assist the brokerage. Enloe’s academy design club required students to complete 120 hours of intern work to supplement the club’s learning objectives and we were happy to offer Julian that opportunity with us.

Julian’s first choice for college this fall is Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he hopes to receive a baseball scholarship. Julian would be the third generation of his family to attend. He is planning to major in business administration.

Our relationship with the Sansom family goes back many years. Julian’s grandfather, Joseph Sansom (pictured), has partnered with our company on several business deals. One of the most notable of which is managing Southgate Plaza, a popular shopping center in southeast Raleigh.

Joseph worked at IBM for many years after graduating college. During that time, he was also drafted to serve in the army. Joseph later retired from IBM and became the first Black N.C. Deputy State Treasurer. He has been involved with Mechanics & Farmers Bank throughout his professional career and is currently Chairman of the Raleigh City Advisory Board.

The goal of Mechanics & Farmers Bank is to serve the community by providing essential services as a full-service commercial bank. M&F Bank was founded in 1907 and is the second oldest minority-owned bank in the US.

Joseph’s long term hopes for his working relationship with York is to continue serving the community for years to come and expanding the business throughout Raleigh. His favorite part of being business partners with us is collaborating with the creative and open-minded people on our team.

We are thrilled to introduce W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer, a local craft beer and wine bar bottle-shop located in Lochmere Pavilion in Cary.

Creating a “neighborhood shop” for patrons, you can enjoy the perfect glass of wine from a variety of selections, beer from 1 of 13 rotating taps, and purchase the perfect wine/beer by the bottle or can to indulge in at home.

We invite you to join us for a toast and celebrate the Grand Opening of W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer on Saturday, December 16th, from 2-10 PM.

Located at 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 301, in Cary.

York Properties manages Lochmere Pavilion with Amy Rogers as the Property Manager. Jack Forbes, Property Manager and Construction Manager, served as the General Contractor for W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer’s fit-up.

We’re popping bottles to celebrate Soda Box’s newest location opening at Raleigh Boulevard Plaza!

This fast-growing NC brand offers unique craft soda flavors and fantastic custom creations. Soda Box is just the latest example of the awesome local stores we work hard to bring into Raleigh neighborhoods!

York-broker James Troxler was pleased to represent the landlord and work with Bell Commercial’s Brandon Fryar who represented the tenant in the transaction.

York is excited to announce local mead company Honeygirl Meadery is moving its Downtown Durham operations to the American Tobacco Campus in 2024. With this move, the Meadery will be doubling in size and will be operating under the name of its ownership group, Ment Beverage Co. The ownership group is led by Robby Battle, an industry veteran.

Construction for a 3,000 SF tasting room and production space is underway at 300 Blackwell Street (the Noell Building). This location will include two bars and both indoor and outdoor seating. Ment Beverage Co. will offer new beverage options in addition to mead, such as cider, local beer, distilled spirits, and nonalcoholic sparkling beverages.

The space will become a part of the social district, known as the Bullpen. This will allow customers to walk along the grounds and take their drinks with them. The space is expected to open in early 2024.

York broker Robert Hoyt represented Ment Beverage in the transaction.

York is pleased to provide property management and leasing services at Preston Corners Shopping Center in Cary, NC.

The 102,000 SF Lowes Foods-anchored center was recently purchased by Chicago-based firm Northpond Partners.

Calling all cat lovers!

Meow City is now open at Village Square Shopping Center in Cary. The nearly 1,300 SF store offers a “colorfully curated collection of cat-wares and creative gifts for the cat lover in your life.”

Meow City’s hours of operations are Tuesday-Saturday from 11-7 PM. It is located at 659 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary, NC 27511.

We are pleased to provide leasing and property management services at Village Square Shopping Center.

Get ready for the ultimate one-stop food destination at Lake Boone Shopping Center!

We are thrilled to welcome Chicken Salad Chick, Butcher’s Market, and Duck Donuts – a perfect combination of good food and quality shopping!

Stay tuned for opening dates.

York is proud to announce we will provide a host of services for the commercial tenants at Seaboard Station. Seaboard Station is a multi-phase, $500 million mixed-use development located beside William Peace University at the intersection of Peace Street and Halifax Street.

Phase One of the development is almost complete. This will include an apartment complex with 298 units and 30,000 square feet of street-level retail space. The second phase will consist of a Hyatt House hotel, 55,000 square feet of retail space, and two apartment buildings. The details of the third phase have not yet been released. When complete, Seaboard Station will include nearly 600 residences and over 130,000 square feet of street-level retail, restaurants, and entertainment concepts.

In addition to property management services, York will also handle website design, development, and hosting, pay-per-click advertising campaign management, paid social campaign management, and special events for Seaboard Station.

To learn more about the project and its current tenants, visit Seaboard Station’s official website.

Last August, the City of Raleigh proudly introduced its inaugural social district known as Sip n’ Stroll.

Thanks to its tremendous success during the pilot phase, the City Council has decided to expand and improve the district. They approved the following noteworthy changes, scheduled to take effect on August 15, 2023:

• The inclusion of the Warehouse District and Hillsborough Street, providing an enhanced and diverse experience for visitors.
• The operating hours have been extended by an additional hour, allowing patrons to enjoy the district’s offerings from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on a daily basis.
• To further improve the district’s infrastructure, the council has taken measures to install additional permanent signage, ensuring clear navigation, and increased the number of trash and recycling bins.

Of note is that Moore Square and Nash Square are not part of the expansion area.

York is pleased to provide property management, venue management, and leasing services at Raleigh Union Station.