Centuries-old nonprofit inks major new lease in Queens 165-19 Jamaica Ave. A social services agency that dates back almost 200 years has signed a new 34,500-square-foot lease in Queens. Sheltering Arms, which provides children with services that include foster care, mental health, homeless and education programs, has landed a 25-year deal at 165-19 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica. The asking price was $35 per square foot, and the lease represents a 10,000-square-foot expansion of Sheltering Arms' footprint in the neighborhood. “We are excited for the possibilities presented by this new locati...