News Release: Simone Development Companies Signs Long-Term Lease with WellLife Network at Hutchinson Metro Center in The Bronx

BRONX, NY (February 12, 2026)Simone Development Companies announces the signing of a new long-term lease for 4,290 square feet of office space with WellLife Network at the Atrium building located at 1776 Eastchester Road within the company’s Hutchinson Metro Center campus in The Bronx, NY.

WellLife Network, a nonprofit health and human services organization, was represented in the transaction by Rob Lella, Darren Leiderman, and Nicole Alper of Colliers. Simone Development’s in-house leasing and legal teams negotiated the deal on behalf of ownership.

WellLife Network provides a comprehensive range of mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and social support services across New York City. The organization operates multiple locations throughout the city, including existing facilities within Simone Development Companies’ portfolio, and the new lease reflects WellLife’s continued growth and commitment to serving communities in The Bronx.

“This new location at the Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium supports WellLife Network’s continued growth and our mission to expand access to high-quality mental health and social services in the Bronx,” said Sherry Tucker, CEO of WellLife Network. “We value our ongoing relationship with Simone Development Companies and look forward to serving the community from this well-located, accessible space.”

“We are very pleased to continue growing our relationship with WellLife Network as they expand their footprint within our portfolio,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. “The Hutchinson Metro Center is ideally suited for healthcare and mission-driven organizations seeking high-quality space, accessibility, and proximity to a broad patient base.”

Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium is a 361,857-square-foot mixed-use complex featuring three floors of Class A medical and office space, a diverse mix of national and local retailers including Chipotle, LA Fitness, and A-Z Nutrition, and a 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The property features a remarkable glass atrium and lobby, and offers more than 1,100 onsite parking spaces, as well as convenient access to major highways and public transportation options.

There is just one remaining availability at the Atrium: 9,967 square feet on the second floor.

About Simone Development Companies

Simone Development Companies is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of healthcare, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and residential properties. The company’s reach extends across New York City and its suburbs including Long Island, Westchester County, Orange and Fairfield Counties and New Jersey.

Over nearly five decades, this third-generation, family-owned business has built a portfolio exceeding 7 million square feet. The organization’s vertically integrated team manages every stage of the project lifecycle, from finance and construction to leasing and property management. Simone Development Companies is set apart by this comprehensive approach, a commitment to long-term asset ownership, and a proven track record of transforming vacant and underutilized sites into vibrant developments that elevate communities.

Learn more at https://simonedevelopment.com/

###

The full content of this article is only available to paid subscribers. If you are an active subscriber, please log in. To subscribe, please click here: SUBSCRIBE

Existing Users Log In
   

Balloonacy1