Samuel Mukamal

Samuel Mukamal joined Meridian in 2023 and is based in the firm’s Midtown Manhattan office. A native New Yorker, born and raised in Manhattan, Samuel graduated from New York University’s College of Arts and Science with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

Samuel specializes in retail leasing, landlord representation, and tenant representation throughout New York City, with particular expertise in restaurant and hospitality real estate. His experience also extends to flagship retail, fitness and wellness, experiential concepts, and specialty retail. He works with a diverse clientele ranging from Michelin-starred chefs and established hospitality groups to emerging restaurant concepts, expanding retail brands, and prominent fitness and wellness operators.

Since joining Meridian, Samuel has completed numerous transactions across Manhattan’s most competitive retail corridors, ranging from neighborhood storefronts to large-format flagship locations exceeding 10,000 square feet.

Among his most notable transactions is bringing acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Sujan Sarkar’s celebrated Indienne to New York City, securing 12,000 square feet at 515 West 38th Street in Hudson Yards for the restaurant’s Manhattan flagship, alongside two additional hospitality concepts, Elder and Apas. His experience also extends beyond hospitality, including Sui’s 14,000-square-foot flagship yoga, fitness, and wellness studio at 71 Fifth Avenue in Flatiron.

Beyond individual transactions, Samuel maintains ongoing relationships with a diverse portfolio of restaurant, hospitality, and retail operators, advising brands on their long-term expansion strategies throughout New York City. His work includes representing Oasis Bakery & Café, Tenichi Mart, and other growing concepts in identifying strategic locations, navigating lease negotiations, and expanding their presence across Manhattan’s most desirable retail corridors.

Samuel combines a strong analytical foundation with an entrepreneurial approach to commercial real estate. His market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and extensive industry relationships allow him to advise both property owners and tenants on site selection, leasing strategy, and complex retail transactions.

Landlord Relationships & Industry Collaboration

Samuel has cultivated an extensive network of relationships with leading New York City property owners, developers, institutional landlords, and private real estate investors. He regularly collaborates with ownership groups, in-house leasing teams, and asset managers on retail leasing opportunities, tenant selection, and complex lease negotiations.

Throughout his career, Samuel has worked alongside representatives of numerous prominent real estate organizations, including Thor Equities, The Moinian Group, Namdar Group, Madison Capital, Rockrose, Solil Management, Hilton Hotels, BD Hotels, Dreamscape, Centennial Properties, Akelius, and GFP Real Estate, among many others, as well as a variety of Manhattan cooperative boards and private ownership groups.

These relationships, spanning a broad spectrum of institutional and privately held real estate portfolios, provide Samuel with valuable market insight and the ability to navigate diverse ownership structures while aligning the interests of landlords and tenants.

Notable Transactions

• Sui’s Flagship Yoga, Fitness & Wellness Studio – 71 Fifth Avenue | 14,000 SF
• Indienne / Elder / Apas – 515 West 38th Street | 12,000 SF
• Çka Ka Qëllue – 97 Washington Street | 8,000 SF
• Thai Pavilion – 47 West 55th Street | 5,000 SF
• New Wave Hospitality / Saint – 247 West 37th Street | 4,500 SF
• Dawson Group – 10 Delancey Street | 4,500 SF
• Endwell Hospitality – 279 Church Street | 4,000 SF
• Sea Salt Mediterranean – 7 Park Avenue | 3,500 SF
• ISHQ – 202 Avenue A | 3,000 SF
• VinVin City – 151 East 57th Street | 3,000 SF
• Osteria Delbianco – 30 West 46th Street | 3,000 SF
• Omakase Osukaa – 319 Bowery | 3,000 SF
• Tenichi Market – 239 Bleecker Street | 2,500 SF
• Tenichi Market – 924 Third Avenue | 2,500 SF
• La Caveras Social – 240 East 75th Street | 2,500 SF
• Oasis Bakery & Café – 225 West 23rd Street | 2,000 SF
• Oasis Bakery & Café – 362 Second Avenue | 2,000 SF
• Shah’s Halal Food – 133 West 3rd Street | 2,000 SF
• Onigiri Japanese Market – 547 Sixth Avenue | 1,600 SF
• Birria-Landia Tacos – 255 West 43rd Street | 1,600 SF
• Washington Deli Corp – 95 Washington Street | 1,600 SF
• Upscale Market – 455 Park Avenue South | 1,600 SF
• 28 Deli Corp – 28 Water Street | 1,200 SF
• Alpha Barbershop – 590 Amsterdam Avenue | 1,000 SF
• La Bicyclette Bakery – 102 John Street | 1,000 SF
• Lisbonata – 31 Carmine Street | 1,000 SF

Looking for space?

If you’re a restaurant, café, bar, gym, or wellness operator searching in Manhattan, send Samuel your size, budget, and target neighborhoods, and he’ll send matching spaces within the hour.
[email protected] | (212)468-5965

Have a space to lease?
If you own or manage a Manhattan retail space suited for restaurant, hospitality, fitness, or wellness use, send Samuel the address, size, and asking rent. He’ll match it against his active tenant requirements and tell you who’s a fit.
[email protected] | (212)468-5965