Retail+Leasing

The Real Estate Department offers properties and business opportunities for lease or license in a variety of different ways. The most common process for soliciting interest from prospective tenants and licensees is through a formal Request for Proposals (“RFP”). Other retail and leasing opportunities, however, may be available outside of the RFP process, either directly through the MTA Real Estate Department or by a licensed real estate broker. (more information)

Current RFPs

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("MTA"), in a collaborative effort with the City of New York (the “City”) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”), has identified seven (7) New York City Transit Authority (“NYCT”) Master Lease properties for disposition through NYCEDC’s request for proposals (“RFP”) process for City-owned properties.  The seven Master Lease properties (the “Properties”) are owned by the City but used and operated by NYCT under the Master Lease.   The Properties are currently no longer required for transit-related operations and are made available for disposition and re-development.  The goals of the RFPs, among others, are to reduce overhead costs and maximize value from the Properties for NYCT and the City. For information about the NYCEDC RFP Properties, please click on the links below.

19 East Houston Street (Manhattan, Block 511, Lot 19)

351 East 139th Street (Bronx, Block 2302, Lot 50)

707 East 211th Street (Bronx, Block 4657, Lot 51)

379 Van Sinderen Avenue (Brooklyn, Block 3765, Lot 3)

851 Avenue I (i.e., Parkville Substation) (Brooklyn, Block 6699, Lot 47)

103-54 99th Street (Queens, Block 9121, Lot 30)

1824 Allerton Avenue (i.e., Gun Hill Bus Depot) (Bronx, Block 4804, Lot 100)

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("MTA") is seeking an expression of interest from entities interested in being the advertising agent(s) or a sponsor of a future network of interactive customer information kiosks, named "On the Go!" Travel Stations ("OTG"). OTG is a collaborative effort with New York City Transit (NYCT), Metro-North Rairoad (MNR) and Long Island Rai Road (LIRR). For more information, please click on the link below.

Request for Expressions of Interest for Future MTA-Wide Interactive Digital Network

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sponsorship of Bridges and Tunnels’ Emergency Roadside Patrol. For information about the Request for Proposals (RFP), please click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: The due date for submission of proposals has been extended to August 30, 2012.

Request for Proposals for the sponsorship of Bridges and Tunnels' Emergency Roadside Patrol

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) relating to the provision of wireless broadband services in Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. For information about the Request for Proposals (RFP), please click on the links below.

Request for Proposals for Provision of Wireless Broadband Services in Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad Trains and Stations

Addendum Number One to Request for Proposals for Provision of Wireless Broadband Services in Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad Trains and Stations

Addendum Number Two to Request for Proposals for Provision of Wireless Broadband Services in Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad Trains and Stations

Addendum Number Three to Request for Proposals for Provision of Wireless Broadband Services in Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad Trains and Stations

MTA New York City Transit

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in the license and operation the employee cafeteria at the 207th Street Subway Shop and Yard Facility at 3961 Tenth Ave, New York, NY.  For information about the property and the Request for Proposals (RFP), please click on the link below.

Request for Proposals for License and Operation of Employee Cafeteria at MTA New York City Transit’s 207th Street Shop and Yard Facility, New York, New York

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in leasing the existing premises or developing a new facility at 201 West 240th Street, Bronx NY. For information about the property and the Request for Proposals (RFP), please click on the links below.

Request for Proposals for the lease of the existing premises or developing a new facility at 201 West 240th Street, Bornx, NY

Sample Form of Lease for Gaelic Park RFP (not for new development proposals)

Grand Central

For inquiries about leasing opportunities at Grand Central Terminal please contact

Ms. Nicole Filder
MTA Senior Executive Secretary
341 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10017
nfilder@mtahq.org

For other information about Grand Central Terminal please contact:

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Grand Central Terminal, Hall 3A
New York, N Y 10017
Telephone: 212-340-2345
Fax: 212-340-2366

Please visit the Grand Central Terminal Web site at:

http://www.GrandCentralTerminal.com

 

Requests for Proposal (RFP)

The RFP provides information on the available property or location, explains how to prepare a proposal, and outlines the likely terms of prospective leases or licenses. The RFP describes improvements that the operator of a business is expected to make to the property as a condition of the agreement. As part of an RFP, a site visit will generally be arranged to permit the prospective proposers to view the property or premises being offered. The Real Estate Department seeks proposals from as many potential operators as possible, evaluates all of the proposals submitted, negotiates terms and conditions, and concludes the transaction.

MTA invites all interested parties to submit a proposal in response to an announcement of an RFP. The specific requirements of any RFP and the documents required in support of any proposal will be detailed in the RFP information packet which is available on-line or by contacting the Real Estate Department. These documents generally include the Proposer Information Statement ("Proposer Statement"), the Proposed Compensation Form, and an Internal Revenue Service Form W-9. Each proposal will also require

All inquiries are encouraged, and the MTA welcomes the participation of minorities, women, and other disadvantaged groups in the business opportunities available on MTA property. The MTA Office of Civil Rights at 646-252-1364 is available to provide assistance to applicants. No proposer will be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

There is generally a 60-to-90-day evaluation period, during which further negotiations may take place before a final decision is made on an award. As a matter of policy, most leases or license agreements are submitted for approval to the board of the MTA.

To clarify all of the requirements governing any particular RFP and to be certain that you receive all of the information that is available, please be sure to contact the real estate manager responsible for the particular RFP in which you are interested prior to your submission.

Scroll down to see a list of properties presently available under RFPs or as Other Opportunities.

 

Getting Permission to Use an MTA Property

Our staff can help you determine what property is owned by the MTA and, if necessary, help you obtain the necessary license or permit and requirements for insurance. You can start your research by getting a tax map from your municipality and locating the block and lot number of the property in which you are interested.

Please send us this information, including the proposed use and if possible a map. If you are looking to use the property for a limited period of time, we also need to know how long you plan to use

Director of Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
347 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10017