Redeveloped Danville Hotel Signs Eight New Retailers

The redevelopment of the historic Danville Hotel is nearing completion and has recently seen eight new signings by retailers. The unique, mixed-use property will feature a blend of shops and eateries in approximately 10.6k sf of retail space and 7.2k sf of restaurant space.

The live, work and play destination will also include 16 second-floor residential condos. The property is situated within a square city block in the core of downtown Danville, at 411 Hartz Ave, west of I-680 and south of Diablo Rd, roughly 20 miles east of Oakland.

The accelerated pace of leasing at the Danville Hotel is encouraging,” said Adria Giacomelli, a Newmark Cornish & Carey managing director who represents the property for lease with Gary Riele, president of Riele Commercial. “Once the scaffolding was removed and people were able to experience its charm and inviting nature, demand surged and we were able to capture an incredible tenant roster that will benefit the entire community.”

Joint developers Castle Companies and Nearon Enterprises will deliver space to retail tenants in late August through September. Tenant improvements are anticipated to be complete in November 2015 for the shops and January 2016 for the restaurants. As of July 2015, the following retailers have signed leases:

• Papyrus – The leading, privately-held specialty retailer of personal expression products in North America leased approximately 1.2k sf.
• Heavenly Couture – The California and Florida-based clothier promises a heavenly shopping experience in its new, approximately 2k sf location.
• Sole Desire Shoes – The premier independent women’s fashion comfort footwear and accessories retailer leased approximately 1.1k sf.
• Look + See Luxury Optical – The fashionable eyewear and accessory shop will expand into its location of approximately 1k sf.
• BoBen Designs – The fine jeweler will relocate from Pleasanton to an approximately 400 sf.
• Danville Brewing Company – A new restaurant concept conceived by the renowned Bridges Restaurant’s managing general partner, Randy Negi, and Alamo residents Marcus and Sara Maita, the approximately 3.7k sf brewery will feature gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, salads sourced from local farms and homemade breads and rolls. Beer will be fermented on site.
• Pizza Antica – The rustic, Cal-Italian-inspired restaurant will add a new location in approximately 2.8k sf of space.
• Basque Boulangerie Café – The beloved Sonoma-based bakery will open its second location of approximately 1.6k sf.

Just three suites for a combined 2.7k sf remain available for lease.