Sola Salon Studios leases 8,251 SF for a 10-year term and Blooming Prep leases 7,470 SF for a 15-year term at Rabsky Group’s mixed-use development in one of Brooklyn’s fastest-growing neighborhoods
BROOKLYN, NY — May 4, 2026 — Verada announced the completion of two long-term commercial leases at 395 Carroll Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, totaling 15,721 square feet. The transactions include an 8,251-square-foot, 10-year lease with Sola Salon Studios and a 7,470-square-foot, 15-year lease with Blooming Prep, further advancing the commercial tenancy at one of Gowanus’ major mixed-use developments. Rabsky Group is the developer of the project, which is part of a broader transformation in Gowanus that has been projected to bring more than 8,000 new housing units and roughly 700,000 square feet of commercial space to the neighborhood.
The Sola Salon Studios lease consists of 705 square feet on the ground floor at an asking rent of $100 per square foot and 7,546 square feet on the second floor at an asking rent of $75 per square foot. The lease term is 10 years. Brendan Thrapp and Nathaniel Mallon of Verada represented both the tenant and landlord in a dual agency capacity.
The Blooming Prep lease consists of 3,754 square feet on the ground floor at an asking rent of $95 per square foot and 3,716 square feet on the second floor at an asking rent of $75 per square foot. The lease term is 15 years. David Dubinsky, Brendan Thrapp, and Nathaniel Mallon of Verada represented both the tenant and landlord in a dual agency capacity.
Located within Rabsky Group’s large-scale mixed-use project at 395 Carroll Street, the commercial component is coming to market as Gowanus continues to evolve into one of New York City’s most closely watched growth corridors. The development at 395 Carroll Street and 325 Bond Street has been reported as a 526,000-square-foot project that will deliver residential units alongside approximately 51,000 square feet of commercial space, positioning it to capture the demand being created by the neighborhood’s rapid residential growth.
Sola Salon Studios, founded in 2004, operates a salon suite model built around move-in-ready private studios for independent beauty professionals. The company says it supports a community of more than 20,000 beauty professionals nationally. This transaction marks the second Brooklyn location Verada has secured for Sola.
Blooming Prep is a Brooklyn-based early childhood education operator focused on nurturing, child-centered learning environments for young families. The 395 Carroll Street transaction marks Verada’s second completed lease with Blooming Prep, continuing an existing relationship as the group expands its footprint in Brooklyn.
Nathaniel Mallon, Managing Partner of Verada, said:
“These two leases are a strong example of the kind of tenancy Gowanus is ready to support right now — thoughtful, community-serving operators with a long-term commitment to Brooklyn. As thousands of new residential units come online and the neighborhood continues to mature, we expect to see increasing demand for well-positioned commercial space that can serve families, residents, and daily neighborhood needs.”
Brendan Thrapp, Managing Partner of Verada, said:
“395 Carroll Street represents exactly the type of mixed-use project where strong commercial planning matters. Both Sola and Blooming Prep bring real utility to the neighborhood, and both transactions reflect long-term confidence in Gowanus as a place to build businesses that become part of the fabric of the area.”
Blooming Prep quote:
“We want to sincerely thank the Verada team for helping us navigate a long and detailed process and for staying collaborative, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented throughout. Their consultation, advice, and honest perspective were invaluable along the way. It was an informative journey, and we are very happy with the end result. We are excited for what’s ahead at 395 Carroll Street and look forward to the opportunity to work together again on future projects.”
— Roman and Julia, Blooming Prep
Jake Weil, Sola Salon Studios:
“Brooklyn continues to be an exciting growth market for Sola, and 395 Carroll Street gives us the opportunity to bring our model to another dynamic neighborhood with strong long-term fundamentals. We appreciate Verada’s work in helping us identify and secure our second location in Brooklyn, and we’re excited to create another home for independent beauty and wellness professionals in the borough.”
Rabsky Group / Ownership:
“The leasing momentum at 395 Carroll Street reflects both the strength of the project and the broader trajectory of Gowanus. We are pleased to welcome Sola Salon Studios and Blooming Prep to the building as long-term commercial tenants that will contribute to the daily life of the neighborhood and complement the residential growth taking shape around them.”
— Rabsky Group spokesperson
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