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NEW YORK CITY — Atlanta-based Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has represented IFA Hotel Investments (IFA) in the capitalization of the 669-room YOTEL Hotel, located at the intersection of 42nd and 10th in New York City. YOTEL is part of a new billion dollar mixed-use development by Related Companies. The hotel was sold to IFA on a turnkey basis upon completion, which was scheduled from the beginning of the development. Amenities include a restaurant, several bars and lounges, a 5,000-square-foot outdoor terrace, event space and exercise room. HWE sourced $240 million of senior, mezzanine and preferred equity financing, which IFA used to retire the construction loan and acquire YOTEL.