Nightclub operator signs up for prominent city centre building

York property companies Grantside and North Star have secured the long-term future of a nightclub in a Grade II listed building on Clifford Street, in York city centre.

A 10-year lease has been agreed with nightclub operator Rekom UK for the former Kuda club. The operator recently announced it was recruiting for 40 new staff for the venue, in preparation for it reopening.

The 23,282 sq ft building was acquired from BAE Systems Pension Fund earlier this year and also houses the York Dungeon attraction, which has now reopened.

Dating from the late 1800s, the Grade II listed former Institute is a prominent feature on the street scene of Clifford Street.

Grantside founder and CEO, Steve Davis, said: “It’s great news that we have been able to ensure the future of this nightclub venue in York, and help the night time economy in the city. This site has been traditionally well used and this deal will bring it back to use for people to enjoy.”

Rekom UK, formerly Deltic Group, operated from the venue before going in to administration. The venue, formerly known as Gallery nightclub, rebranded as Kuda in 2012 following a £750,000 refit.

Grantside was established in 1993 and has  delivered over £750m worth of real estate across the UK.

North Star has various major development sites in York including the former Gasworks site on Heworth Green where work has start to transform this large brownfield site into a new community of over 600 homes.

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