Berger Commercial Realty Secures 10-Year Lease With Wells Fargo On Fort Lauderdale’s Prime 17th Street Corridor

Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC International has secured a long-term lease with Wells Fargo, one of the world’s largest and most recognizable financial institutions. The 10-year deal encompasses 3,997 square feet at 1207 SE 17th Street, a high-profile location along Fort Lauderdale’s premier retail and office corridor, connecting downtown to the beach via the iconic State Road A1A/Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.

The lease was expertly orchestrated by Jake Michels, Sales Associate, and Joseph P. Byrnes, Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty, who represented the landlord, W D Cordova, LLC. Wells Fargo was represented by Mike Wilson and Russell Bornstein of Colliers International.

Previously home to one of South Florida’s first PDQ restaurants, this prominent one-acre parcel features rare drive-through functionality—an increasingly desirable asset for modern retail banking. Positioned in a high-visibility, high-traffic corridor with strong demographics and direct access to downtown and the barrier island, the property offers a unique opportunity for financial service providers and national credit tenants seeking premium exposure in a thriving market.

“We aggressively repositioned and marketed the asset, knowing the right tenant would recognize its potential,” said Michels. “We’re proud to welcome Wells Fargo to such a flagship location. Their presence is a vote of confidence in the strength and future of 17th Street.”

This lease reflects the continued momentum in Fort Lauderdale’s retail leasing market, with top-tier tenants seeking locations that offer visibility, accessibility, and long-term growth potential.

This transaction exemplifies Berger Commercial Realty’s ongoing success in aligning national tenants with strategic assets across South Florida. With deep market knowledge, strong landlord relationships, and a track record of closing complex deals, Berger continues to set the standard for retail leasing, investment sales, and commercial real estate advisory services throughout Broward County and beyond.