BROKER | Advisor

Hi, I’m STUART ARKIN

With over 20 years of experience in retail and commercial real estate, I specialize in bringing visionary brands to life across the U.S. and international markets.

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Broker | Advisor

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY

I have represented leading brands and developers in fine dining, luxury retail, and mixed-use real estate. Clients include and are not limited to Ennismore, Alain Ducasse Group, Chef Daniel Boulud, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Hyatt Hotels, The Trump Organization, Roberto Cavalli, Soho Grand, and more.

INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES

Driving expansion of brands and opportunities in global markets. Coordinated the international licensing expansion of two-star Michelin-rated Aquavit NY with WDI Co., Ltd. for Aquavit Tokyo. Conceived and coordinated strategic alliances for Sage Capital Global Japan resulting in multimillion dollar investments in Japan’s public and private sectors and orchestrated strategic alliances across real estate, fashion and hospitality shaping international markets. Current projects include iMAGiNE-3D and much more. Current and past clients include and are not limited to:

About Me

STUART ARKIN

With over 20 years of experience in retail and commercial real estate, I specialize in bringing visionary brands to life across the U.S. and international markets. From luxury retail and hospitality to digitally native expansion, I craft strategic partnerships and guide brands in securing prime locations and strategic partners insuring long-term growth. With a global bandwidth in multiple languages and cultures, I excel at bridging global opportunities with local expertise.

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Bio

Experience & Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in retail and commercial real estate transactions, investments, and strategic advisory, I specialize in guiding brands and developers in securing prime locations and expanding into key global markets. Licensed in New York, California, and Washington, my expertise spans retail, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and luxury real estate.

Key Clients & Projects

I have represented an array of high-profile clients, including Yotel, Brooklyn Grange, Alain Ducasse Group, SIXTY Hotels, Ian Schrager Hotels, WDI Co., LTD., Aquavit NY/Japan, Sage Capital Global, Melet Mercantile, Hyatt Hotels, Soho Grand Hotel, Chef Daniel Boulud and The Dinex Group, Marcus Samuelsson and Harlem EatUp, The LAB Anti-Mall, ZUUL, and Planet Smart City.

International Expansion & Strategic Alliances

My extensive international real estate experience includes working with leading Chefs of the world including Alain Ducasse in Beverly Hills and Paris, Chef Daniel Boulud, Aquavit NY, and structuring strategic partnerships in Japan for Sage Capital Global.

What Clients Say

Testimonial

Elena Marquez

Happy Client

Stuart was instrumental in helping us launch our brand across multiple U.S. cities. His deep understanding of retail markets, combined with his strategic approach to site selection, gave us the confidence to expand quickly and successfully. He brings clarity, precision, and partnership to every step.

James Leighton

Happy Client

What sets Stuart apart is his ability to align real estate strategy with brand vision. He helped us secure a prime location for our flagship hospitality project, and his insights into both market trends and guest experience were invaluable. A true expert in both luxury and logistics.

Carlos Rivas

Happy Client

Over the years, I’ve worked with many professionals in commercial real estate, but none have matched Michael’s combination of strategy, vision, and execution. He connects the dots between brand identity, customer experience, and real estate value better than anyone I know.