ABOUT US

Picken Real Estate and Nightlife Brokerage, established in 1988 by owner and business entrepreneur, Alex Picken, is the premiere real estate brokerage company that specializes in the sales and leases of nightclubs, restaurants, bars and lounges in Manhattan, New York City and the Hamptons. Prior to the foundation of the company, Mr. Picken spent several years working his way up the real estate ladder at three different firms. The most prominent agency he was employed with was LBK international, at the time, one of the largest in New York City. While at LBK, Mr. Picken worked as a director in both the investment, development and commercial leasing departments.

 

Since its conception, Picken Real Estate has successfully brokered more nightclub transactions in New York State, than every other real estate agency combined; Pacha NY, Terminal 5, Musica, Harbor, Copacabana, Culture Club, Centro-Fly, Estate, Life, Club New York, Eugene, Duvet and Providence, just to name a few. The company’s specialty is to assist its high-end clientele and customers, using pre-established criteria, locate and obtain the ideal space in which to open and successfully operate their venue. Picken Real Estate’s superior track record of successfully brokering over fifty mega-manhattan nightclub (UG #12) deals, in addition to hundreds of restaurant, lounge and bar transactions throughout the City, ensures prospective clients and customers that their business endeavors can and will be realized. With a customer/client data base in excess of 15,000 persons, the professional staff at Picken Real Estate also assists business owners, who are ready to sell their establishments, to obtain the best price possible. The aforementioned establishments are enlisted with Picken Real Estate and Nightlife Brokerage on an exclusive basis, allowing team members the advantage and ability to directly market the listings to all potential customers in a confidential manner.