-- Humming Puppy to occupy 7,300 square feet on second floor --
Stellar Management, one of New York City’s premier owners and operators of residential and commercial real estate, announced today that Australian yoga studio, Humming Puppy, has signed a 10-year lease at 119 West 23rd Street. The studio will occupy 7,300 square feet on the second floor in the Chelsea building.
This opening marks the first U.S. location for the yoga chain, which currently has spaces in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
“Humming Puppy is a wonderful addition to our eclectic roster of tenants at 119 West 23rd Street,” said Paula Katz, Co-Owner and Principal of Stellar Management. “Due to its accessibility to public transportation and close proximity to a dense office market, the area has seen an influx of fitness and exercise spaces, with companies such as Peloton Studio, Rumble Boxing and Mile High Run Club. Our property offers a prime location for the yoga studio to plant its flag in the U.S. and we’re thrilled to feature this added amenity to the area, as well as to our tenants.”
“Humming Puppy is a yoga experience that has evolved from traditional practices in a stunning space that literally resonates with a perfect hum,” said Jackie Alexander, co-founder of Humming Puppy. “We aim to provide the perfect yoga experience from start to finish. Mats are reserved and set up with blocks and straps before class and there’s a host of complementary items such as towels, shampoo, hair dryers, tea and coconut water for after class to ensure students leave feeling as light as can be. We feel that this neighborhood, specifically this fitness-evolving area of 23rd Street, makes 119 West 23rd Street is the perfect location for us to begin sharing our yoga practice with the U.S.”
Humming Puppy was represented by Rice & Associates, and Jonathan Bernstein of JBA Real Estate – a tenant in the building – represented Stellar Management.
119 West 23rd Street is well-located in the Chelsea neighborhood, providing easy access to the PATH and F, M, N, R, W and 1 subway lines. A number of other fitness studios – including Flywheel, Rumble Boxing, Peloton Studio and Barry’s Bootcamp – are located nearby. Area attractions and eateries include vegan-friendly chain By Chloe, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Eataly’s Flatiron location, The Ace Hotel, and Gotham Comedy Club, among many others.
The 10-story building offers 24/7 access and features newly renovated corridors throughout the property. The attended lobby has also begun to undergo renovations. Current tenants include Poster House Museum – slated to open in 2018 – Shadow Architect, David Bowler Wine, Hawkins International PR and Finish Line Physical Therapy.
About Stellar Management
For over 30 years, Stellar Management has been one of New York City’s premier owners and operators of residential and commercial real estate – focusing on real estate acquisitions, development and property management. This vertical integration is a central tenet of the firm’s overall philosophy and enables Stellar to quality control every step of the design, development and implementation process. With vast experience city-wide, Stellar owns and manages over 13,000 apartments, nearly two million square feet of office space and 1.2 million square feet of retail. Notable New York City projects include 220 Fifth Avenue, Independence Plaza, The Windermere, Embassy House and One SoHo Square.
About Humming Puppy
Since opening in Melbourne, Australia in early 2015, Humming Puppy has gained a reputation globally for creating a truly stunning yoga experience - combining a holistic attitude to yoga that embraces the principles of movement, breath and mindfulness, with its trademark ‘hum’.
The ‘hum’ in Humming Puppy is the injection of two frequencies into the space, specifically 7.83hz and 40hz. 7.83hz, otherwise known as the Schumann Resonance, is the frequency of the earth and helps to 'ground' you through your practice. 40hz is specifically associated with ‘Gamma’ brainwave activity, integral for achieving states of peak performance and can be noticed in elite athletes, top-notch musicians and high achievers.
Humming Puppy offers four styles of class that draw from all of the lineages from which the teachers have practiced and learnt. Each class reflects the individual style of the teachers who adopt an authentic yet light-hearted approach, creating a practice that is accessible to all levels.
