Studio space rents will range from $175 to $1,000 monthly. The lowest price points will provide open-concept areas. These options will provide tenants access to dedicated desks with outlets and wireless internet access. The spaces will be suited for the needs of portable trades such as with tech entrepreneurs, graphic and web designers, web content providers, bloggers, photojournalists, architects, interior designers and writers. Private studio leases start at $350 per month then go higher.

In partnerships with local museums, non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies, Bronx Kreate Space has its eyes on becoming a cultural destination. It plans to set up mentorships with affiliated artists and local school students.

“The Bronx has always been an innovator in the arts and music, but now we have a home where artists can work in a communal setting,” says Cintron. “The economic development impact of supporting our local artists in the Bronx under one roof will be unprecedented. I look forward to financing more of them as the need for even more space becomes apparent.”

The artist-maker hub will hire management, maintenance and hospitality employees. In addition, it will partner with a local coffee shop to set up a cafe to increase traffic to the first floor gallery. The space will also host events.

“Bronx Kreate Space will be instrumental in sending the message that art is for everyone and we need to keep it alive in the Bronx,” says Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz, Jr. “My office supports projects like this to help break down barriers of entry for local artists and the community and I am excited to see this project come to fruition.”

Kathy Zamechansky, president of KZA Realty, found and secured the space for Bronx Kreate Space. Paul Enea of RM Friedland represented the seller, B&G Mechanical Corporation.