JAACRES – Joseph A. Aquino Commercial Real Estate Services

Strategic Real Estate Solutions.

Local Expertise. Global Reach.

About JAACRES

JAACRES provides commercial real estate advisory and brokerage services in New York City, major U.S. markets, London, and Canada.

For more than 40 years, we have represented retailers, restaurants, hotels, office and industrial tenants, as well as landlords, investors, and property owners, helping them maximize value through strategic leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and market insight.

Joseph A. Aquino is the author of Memoirs of a Watch Salesman: A New York Real Estate Story, chronicling his four-decade journey through New York City’s commercial real estate industry.

Tenants Worked With Over the Years

Australia
Crumpler, Jan Logan, Oroton

Belgium
Godiva

Canada
Bitton / Buffalo Jeans, Holt Renfrew, Kookai, Le Château, Ports 1961

France
Arche, Berluti, Breuer, Cartier, Céline, Chloé, Daum, Diabless, Emanuel Ungaro, Fauchon Paris, Fresh, Hermès, Jacadi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kusmi Tea Paris, Lacoste, Lalique, Longchamp Paris, Nina Ricci, Roche Bobois, Thierry Rabotin, Yves Saint Laurent, Walter Steiger

Germany
Bogner, Etienne Aigner, Hugo Boss, Jil Sander, Joop!, Lumas, MCM, Mondi, Montblanc, Porsche, Rena Lange, Wempe

Great Britain
Anya Hindmarch, Aquascutum, Creed, Daks, Gina, Jimmy Choo, Molton Brown, Myla, Ozwald Boateng, Paul Smith, Penhaligon’s, Rachel Riley, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, Toni & Guy

Italy
Atelier Aimée, Armani, Buccellati, Bottega Veneta, Cesare Paciotti, Costume National, Davide Cenci, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Fendi Casa, Gianni Versace, Gucci, Lexington ENT, Luca Luca, MonnaLisa, Muska Milano, Oreste Jewelers, Paul & Shark, Piero Guidi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sermoneta Gloves, Trussardi

Israel
Yigal Azrouël

Japan
A Bathing Ape, Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake, Kansai Yamamoto, Matsuda, Niwaka, Yohji Yamamoto

Korea
E-Land, WHO.A.U., Pinky Otto, Uniqlo

Lebanon
Reem Acra Bridal

Mexico
Grupo Carso

Netherlands

Oilily de Hollande

Portugal

The Best Chocolate Cake

Spain

Carrera y Carrera, Loewe, Lladró, Tous, Zara 231 Sweden Dunderdon

Switzerland

Chatila, DeLaneau, Fogal, Kwiat, Toy Watch

United States

Aaron Basha, Auffrance, Babel Fair, Barneys Co-Op, Bill Blass, Bond No. 9, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Dahesh Museum, DDC Lab, Donna Karan, Dusica Dusica, Etienne Aigner, Financier Patisserie, Flora and Henri, Florsheim, Fresh, Giggle, Guess, Iris Boutique, Leggiadro, L.O.L. Kids, Judith Leiber, Mallet, Michael Kors, Miguelina, Morrel, Morton’s Steakhouse, Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, Robert Marc Opticians, Round About, Searle, Tui Lifestyle

Key Services

Tenant Representation

At JAACRES, we go beyond site selection. Our tenant representation services are designed to help you find not just space, but the right space—strategically aligned with your business goals. From lease negotiations to long-term planning, we advocate on your behalf with a deep understanding of market dynamics and real estate strategy.

Landlord Representation

We help landlords position properties for success. JAACRES delivers a tailored marketing and leasing strategy that highlights the unique strengths of each asset, targeting the right tenants and maximizing occupancy and return. With data-driven insights and relentless execution, we position your property ahead of the curve.

Office Leasing

Office real estate is evolving—and so are we. Whether you’re a startup looking for a flexible layout or a corporation optimizing your footprint, JAACRES provides market intelligence and hands-on guidance to connect you with the right space at the right terms. We align your office needs with your vision and operations.

Hotel Sales

JAACRES brings discretion, precision, and market fluency to every hotel transaction. Whether acquiring or divesting hospitality assets, we navigate the complexities of hotel sales with a curated network, customized marketing strategies, and an eye for long-term value creation. It’s more than a deal—it’s a relationship.

Retail Leasing

Retail is about experience—and your real estate should reflect that. JAACRES pairs deep local insight with national trends to match brands with vibrant, high-traffic retail locations. We understand what drives consumer footfall and use that knowledge to connect the right tenants with the right spaces.

Industrial Leasing

From last-mile logistics to large-scale warehousing, JAACRES is a trusted advisor in industrial leasing. We help owners and users navigate evolving demand, zoning, and infrastructure challenges. With a pulse on the industrial market, we identify opportunities that drive efficiency and scalability.

Investment Sales

Featured Transactions

Chelsea Mixed-Use Project

Contemporary mixed-use development combining retail spaces and luxury residences.

Brooklyn Heights Collection

Portfolio of meticulously restored historic brownstones in prime Brooklyn location.

Upper East Side Development

Prestigious residential tower featuring luxury condominiums with stunning city views.

Strategic Real Estate Solutions. Local Expertise. Global Reach.