The Carlyle Group and SITT Asset Management, just announced The Levi Store has signed a long-term lease for 2,616 s/f at their 414 West 14th Street.

Both the landlord and tenant were represented by Laura Pomerantz, principal of PBS Real Estate and her team.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome the Levi’s Store to the building, and are confident this will prove to be an ideal location for this iconic American brand,” said Mark Schoenfeld, managing director of The Carlyle Group.

Added Pomerantz , "We are very excited to have represented Levi and the landlords of 414 West 14 St. to bring this great American iconic brand to one of NY's most exciting neighborhoods. It is a highly positive addition to the Meatpacking District and a great addition to Levi's retail real estate portfolio."

“With the Standard Hotel and Highline attracting more than 100,000 people to the area in a given week, the Meatpacking District continues to be a focal point for retail tenants' expansion plans."

“Our new location in New York’s Meatpacking District is exactly the kind of site we are looking for as we expand the Levi’s® Store retail network across the United States,” said Joelle Maher, senior vice president, Levi’s Americas Retail Commercial Operations.

“We have secured a prime location in an area that has become a mecca for savvy, creative and artistic consumers looking for innovative, trend-leading products. The neighborhood is vibrant and growing and has attracted some of the world’s top brands and retailers. It’s the perfect setting for Levi’s – the world’s original and leading jeans brand.“

The Levi’s Store is scheduled to open in fall 2010. Neighboring retail tenants include the Apple store, Hugo Boss, Stella McCartney, and Puma, Diane Von Furstenberg, Scoop, Vince, and Tory Burch.

The newly reconstructed 414 West 14th Street currently has a remaining 3,741 s/f of retail space available on the ground plus possible availability on the above floors for additional retail presence.

A modern 60,000 s/f six-floor building, comprised of retail and commercial space, the building has a range of swanky amenities found in the historic district, making it particularly attractive to creative companies and their clients. Designed specifically for corporate functions and exclusive to 6th floor tenants is an expansive rooftop terrace.