Metro-North Seeks Proposals To Lease Bronxville Station Building

BRONXVILLE, NY — MTA Metro-North Railroad wants to reinvigorate the Bronxville Station. The railroad is asking qualified applicants to submit proposals to assume the lease for the Bronxville Station House, with the goal of transforming the underutilized space, making it a more customer-friendly environment.

The station building currently houses only a small concession stand and a ticket both. Metro-North is soliciting proposals covering two sections of the station house. The first section totals 2,446 square feet and encompasses the entire interior of the building, including the waiting area and restrooms. The second section, totaling 388 square feet, is at the southwest end of the building, and would be ideal for a small office.

The interior is well suited for a café or restaurant, according to a spokeswoman, opening the doors for better quality coffee and food options at the station, as well as a more appealing venue for commuters and residents. The tenant selected to operate the space will be required to improve customer amenities, including upgrading bathrooms, painting the interior, installing new fixtures and creating a new seating area.

“Every week, about 9,500 customers use the Bronxville Station, generating over 19,000 rides,” said Catherine Rinaldi, president of Metro-North Railroad.

“This request for proposals to renovate the Bronxville Station is just one small example of how we’re working to improve the commuting experience for our customers,” she said.

The MTA’s criteria for selecting the tenant includes financial strength, management expertise, the business plan, track record of the proposer, compensation offered and the improvements proposed for the site. The selection process requires the completion of an extensive application.

MTA Real Estate partnered with Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., to market the space on behalf of the agency, and all proposals will be directed to Cushman & Wakefield for review.

Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. For more information on the request for proposals for the Bronxville Station building, please visit here.

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Photo caption: Exterior photo of Bronxville Station House. Photo credit: Metro-North Railroad.