Manhattan-based A & Co., a division of Atco Properties andManagement Inc., has contracted the long-term commercial leasingagreements with the five local businesses. Bellido InsuranceBrokerage, All State Insurance, the law offices of Henry Ramirez,Car Italy and Tours and the law offices of Michael Mauro have alltaken space.

"The immediate access to restaurants, retail and convenientparking were key ingredients to why I chose Atlas Park," saysRicardo Bellido, president of Bellido Insurance Brokerage. Theclose proximity to desirable amenities and the high profile of theproject has brought additional business to many of the newlyrelocated companies. "I wanted a modern 21st century office spacewhere I wouldn't have to worry about things like plowing and airconditioning," says lawyer Michael Mauro. "But have it taken careof by an experienced real estate firm."

The Offices at Market Place, which is part of the Shops at AtlasPark, is located at 8000 Cooper Ave. in Queens and contains 40,000sf of office space. After these five leases, an additional 32,000sf remains vacant. Bellido has taken the largest block of space,leasing 2,300 sf for a 10-year term. The lease rates of the dealswere not disclosed.