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What Would Fit Well at the Old Pini Hardware Building?
It's been nine years since Pini Ace Hardware moved from Grant Avenue across town to the Nave Center. Who would be a good tenant at the old location?
Maybe Novato Patch readers can help our local commercial real estate folks figure out how to fill some of our empty storefronts. Might as well give it a try, right?
In January 2004, moved to Nave Center off South Novato Boulevard from its longtime home at 1107 Grant Ave. In 2006, the store's owners sold the Grant building to the Prado Group. Since then, there have been several potential tenants, but nothing has come to fruition.
Retail West, the principal of property manager, said the circa-1947 building needs substantial repairs before someone can move in. And before repairs can begin, they need a lead tenant.
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Lisa Congdon with the Prado Group said there were negotiations with the recently, but nothing has materialized.
What are your ideas? What kinds of businesses would best serve Novato residents at this location? Keep in mind that the 20,000-square-foot building could be subdivided.
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And if you have any leads, contact Congdon at lcongdon@pradogroup.com.
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