April, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY–Bon Pâtés, a Brooklyn-born Haitian patty concept, has signed a year lease for 1,300 SF at 701 St. Marks Place in Crown Heights. Verada Retail represented the landlord in the transaction, with David Dubinsky and Aidan O'Connor leading the deal.
A Dedicated Home for a Brooklyn-Born Brand
The lease marks a significant step for Bon Pâtés, which has built a following through pop-ups, delivery, and a ghost kitchen presence at 1140 Utica Avenue. The 1,300 SF space at 701 St. Marks Place gives the brand its first standalone retail location, with street-level presence in a dense residential neighborhood.
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A Growing Concept Planting Roots in Brooklyn
Bon Pâtés was founded in 2025 in Brooklyn and has quickly earned citywide recognition, with The New York Times rating its Haitian patties the best in New York City. The brand’s move to a dedicated retail space reflects both its growth trajectory and the strength of demand for food and beverage tenants in South Brooklyn’s residential corridors.
Crown Heights Continues to Attract Community Focused Tenants
Crown Heights has seen steady growth in food and beverage retail, fueled by a dense residential population and reliable transit access via the A and C lines. The neighborhood’s commercial corridors continue to draw concepts with built in local followings, from bakeries to specialty food shops. For a Brooklyn born brand like Bon Pâtés, the area offers a natural next step and a built in customer base.
Representation & Collaboration
The transaction was brokered by David Dubinsky and Aidan O'Connor of Verada Retail, who represented the landlord.
“St. Marks Place has strong residential density and consistent foot traffic, which made it a solid fit for a food and beverage operator looking to establish a first physical location,” said David Dubinsky of Verada Retail. “Bon Pâtés has real brand recognition in Brooklyn, and this space gives them the foundation to build on that.”