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Sola Salon Leases 6,064 SF at 222 Johnson Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Written by Verada | Sep 11, 2025 2:24:49 PM
BROOKLYN, NY – May 2024 — Verada is proud to announce that Sola Salon, a leading provider of flexible, move-in-ready salon suites, has signed a 10-year lease for 6,064 square feet on the ground floor of 222 Johnson Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at an asking rent of $48 per square foot. The new location will serve as a creative hub for independent beauty professionals, offering customizable studio spaces designed to empower stylists and entrepreneurs. Tenant move-in was completed on May 31, 2024.
 
For additional coverage, check out the article in North Brooklyn Dispatch 

Property Overview

222 Johnson Avenue offers a 6,064-square-foot ground-floor space in the heart of East Williamsburg, designed for modern creative operators and innovative retail concepts.

Key features include:

  • Expansive ground-floor layout with flexible floor plans

  • Modern infrastructure supporting high-amenity buildouts

  • Surrounded by a thriving mix of boutique shops, restaurants, and creative studios

  • Steps from Bushwick’s vibrant arts district and Williamsburg’s growing residential density

For more information on the property, view the listing on StreetEasy & LoopNet

 

About Sola Salon

Sola Salon is a premier salon suite concept designed to empower beauty professionals by providing fully furnished, private studios within a vibrant, collaborative community. With locations nationwide, Sola offers turnkey spaces for hair stylists, estheticians, nail technicians, and other beauty entrepreneurs, giving them the tools and flexibility to build their own businesses while maintaining full creative control.

Discover more about Sola Salon  and their offerings at www.solabrooklyn.com

Broker & Representation

The transaction was brokered by Julia Zoraian, Brendan Thrapp, and Nate Mallon of Verada, who represented the landlord, Slate Property Group.

“Sola Salons offers an incredible platform for independent beauty professionals to thrive, and 222 Johnson Avenue positions them perfectly within one of Brooklyn’s most creative neighborhoods. This location provides access to a vibrant community and a rapidly growing customer base,”
— Nate Mallon, Managing Partner, Verada

Neighborhood Context

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn continues to attract creative operators, culinary concepts, and boutique retailers, thanks to its blend of residential growth, cultural energy, and strong foot traffic.

This location benefits from:

  • Direct proximity to Bushwick’s art and design district

  • Access to a rapidly growing residential and office population

  • Steps away from popular restaurants, cafés, and lifestyle-driven businesses

  • Easy transit connectivity with the L, J, and M subway lines

This transaction highlights Verada’s expertise in connecting innovative operators with prime ground-floor spaces in Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Learn more about the neighborhood here!