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Tum Rub Leases 1,100 SF Restaurant Space at 225 South 1st Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

September 11, 2025
BROOKLYN, NY – January 1 — Verada is excited to announce that Tum Rub, a modern Thai dining concept, has signed a 10-year lease for 1,100 square feet at 225 South 1st Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at an asking rent of $52.25 per square foot. The restaurant will occupy 700 SF on the ground floor and 500 SF on t lower level, creating an intimate yet dynamic dining experience in the heart of Williamsburg.

Property Overview

225 South 1st Street offers 1,100 square feet of restaurant-ready retail space situated just steps from Bedford Avenuein Williamsburg.

Key features include:

  • 700 SF ground-floor dining space + 500 SF lower-level kitchen and prep area

  • Second-generation restaurant space with existing infrastructure

  • Flexible layout enabling customized build-out opportunities

  • Prime location surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and boutique retailers

  • Walking distance to the Bedford Avenue L train and multiple transit options

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

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About Tum Rub

Tum Rub is a modern Thai dining concept that blends authentic flavors with a contemporary approach to hospitality. With a menu inspired by traditional Thai recipes, Tum Rub offers a refined yet approachable dining experience, combining bold dishes with sleek interiors designed to enhance the guest experience.

Discover more about Tum Rub and their offerings at www.tumrubthai.net

Representation & Collaboration

The transaction was brokered by Brendan Thrapp and Julia Zoraian of Verada, who represented the landlord, a private owner, while Nest Seekers represented Tum Rub in the transaction.

“225 South 1st offered Tum Rub a rare opportunity to step into a second-generation restaurant space, allowing them to open quickly and maximize efficiency while establishing a strong presence in Williamsburg. This addition further elevates the neighborhood’s culinary scene and brings a distinctive new option for locals and visitors alike,”
— Brendan Thrapp, Managing Partner, Verada

Neighborhood Context

Williamsburg, Brooklyn has evolved into one of New York’s most vibrant dining destinations, attracting chef-driven restaurants, cocktail lounges, and creative retail concepts.

This location benefits from:

  • Proximity to Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg’s busiest retail corridor

  • High foot traffic from surrounding residential developments and visitors

  • Access to independent boutiques, cafés, and lifestyle-driven businesses

  • A thriving culinary scene that blends local favorites with emerging concepts

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

Learn more about the neighborhood here!

Press contact

For media inquiries or questions, please contact:

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Nathaniel Mallon

Managing Partner

nm@veradaretail.com o. +1 (212) 634-1688
About  Verada
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