News Summary
Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) is set to open a new center in Jamaica, Queens, signing a 15-year lease for 42,000 square feet. Founded in 1978, QSAC currently serves over 2,700 individuals in New York and aims to expand vital support services for the autism community. With this new location, QSAC continues its mission of enhancing lives through various services including housing advocacy and job training. Construction has begun, with details on services and an opening date to be revealed.
New York, NY – Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism, is set to open a new center in Jamaica, Queens. The nonprofit has signed a 15-year lease for approximately 42,000 square feet at 222-25 Jamaica Avenue. The asking rent for the location stands at $35 per square foot.
QSAC, which was founded in 1978 by a group of parents seeking services for their autistic children, currently serves over 2,700 individuals in the New York area. The organization has its main office located in Manhattan near Penn Station and operates additional centers and schools in Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island. Under the leadership of CEO Lisa Veglia, QSAC reported a revenue of around $104 million for 2023, according to tax filings.
The specific services to be offered at the new Jamaica location are yet to be confirmed, as construction has recently commenced. However, QSAC provides a variety of services, including housing advocacy, job training for people with disabilities, early intervention programs, and after-school programs for children.
The new center will occupy a building at 222-25 Jamaica Avenue, which is a three-story structure recently constructed by developer Paramjit Kaur. The overall size of the building is approximately 72,000 square feet. Currently, other tenants within the property include Sunny Gold Buyer, a jewelry buyer, while the landlord has connections to Palwinder Singh.
The lease transaction was facilitated by Colliers, a commercial real estate brokerage. The deal is notable as it represents one of the largest office leases in the outer boroughs of New York City. The Colliers team involved in the deal includes Joshua Kleinberg, Daniel Mundle, Lars Remole, and Samuel Essery, while CBRE’s Roy Chipkin represented QSAC during the negotiation process.
The establishment of this new center aligns with QSAC’s ongoing mission to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and their families. By expanding its footprint in Jamaica, Queens, QSAC aims to provide greater access to vital support services, contributing to the overall well-being of the autism community in the New York area.
Construction timelines and the official opening date of the Jamaica center have not yet been disclosed. As QSAC continues to develop its plans for this new facility, anticipation remains high within the community for the enhanced services that will soon be available.
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