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Public Storage Agrees to Acquire Simply Self Storage from Blackstone for $2.2B

by Taylor Williams July 24, 2023

GLENDALE, CALIF. AND NEW YORK CITY — Self-storage REIT Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) has agreed to acquire Simply Self Storage from New York City-based Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) for $2.2 billion. The deal is scheduled to close during the third quarter. Simply Self Storage is an owner-operator that was founded in Orlando in 2003. The company owns 127 facilities and operates 25 more on a third-party basis for a total of more than 11 million net rentable square feet across 18 states. Roughly 65 percent of Simply Self Storage’s portfolio, which has a collective occupancy rate of 91 percent, is concentrated in Sun Belt markets. “This acquisition reflects the continued execution of our multi-factor external growth platform, which includes acquisitions, development, redevelopment, expansion and third-party management,” says Joe Russell, CEO of Public Storage. “We are pleased to complete this transaction with Blackstone, which has done a tremendous job of growing and improving the quality and operations of the Simply portfolio over the past few years.” “Where you invest matters, and this transaction demonstrates the strong investor demand for the high-quality assets and platforms we have assembled within BREIT,” adds Nadeem Meghji, head of Blackstone Real Estate Americas. …

July 24, 2023

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Slate Property Group Receives $85M Loan for Refinancing of Queens Apartment Complex

by Taylor Williams July 21, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Slate Property Group has received an $85 million loan for the refinancing of Dutch House, a 186-unit apartment complex located in the Long Island City area of Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and completed in 2022, Dutch House features studio, one- and two-bedroom units and 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Roughly 30 percent (56) of the apartments are earmarked as affordable housing. Amenities include a lobby with concierge service, fitness center, recreation room with a pool table and a rooftop terrace. Los Angeles-based PCCP provided the financing. The property was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Aaron Appel of Walker & Dunlop arranged the debt.

July 21, 2023

Affordable Housing Loans Lument Multifamily New York Northeast

Lument Provides $31.7M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Brooklyn Affordable Housing Property

by Taylor Williams July 21, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Lument has provided a $31.7 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Lefferts Heights, an 87-unit affordable housing property located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property was built in 1974, and units range in size from 550 to 970 square feet. Josh Reiss of Lument originated the long-term, fixed-rate financing through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the sponsor, Wavecrest Management. The financing includes proceeds to fund capital improvements.

July 21, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Rosewood Realty Group Arranges $7.5M Sale of Manhattan Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams July 20, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the $7.5 million sale of a seven-unit apartment building located at 230-232 W. 72nd St. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The 11,500-square-foot building was constructed in 1900 and includes one retail space and two office spaces. Aaron Jungreis, Ben Khakshoor and Alex Fuchs of Rosewood represented the buyer, a private office, in the transaction. Andrew Natter and Harold Fuchs of Collaborative Group represented the seller, the Niederman Family. The deal traded at a cap rate of 4.8 percent.

July 20, 2023

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

JLL Negotiates 30,166 SF Office Lease at 875 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 20, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has negotiated a 30,166-square-foot office lease at 875 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Paul Glickman, Diana Biasotti, Kristen Morgan and Harrison Potter of JLL represented the landlord, Global Holdings Management Group, in the lease negotiations. Jeffrey Peck, Daniel Horowitz, Roi Shleifer and Jacob Stern of Savills represented the tenant, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board. The nonprofit association of insurance carriers is relocating from 733 Third Avenue to the entire eighth floor of the 29-story building. The deal brings the 750,000-square-foot property, which was originally constructed in 1982, to 98 percent occupancy.

July 20, 2023

Development Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Top Stories

Dynamic Star to Break Ground on Phase I of Fordham Landing Mixed-Use Project in The Bronx

by Katie Sloan July 20, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Dynamic Star has released details for One Fordham Landing, a 350,000-square-foot office building located in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx in New York City. The building will be the first of a larger mixed-use development, Fordham Landing, which is valued at $3.5 billion, according to Crain’s New York Business. Located on West Fordham Road along the Harlem River, Fordham Landing will be developed in phases beginning with the segment Fordham Landing South. Alongside the recently announced office building, this initial phase will include 505 units of affordable and market-rate housing. The multifamily and office portions of the project will share a 20,000-square-foot amenity space featuring community gardening areas, a pickleball court, lap pool, basketball court and fitness center. Plans for Phase I also include a landscaped public waterfront esplanade overlooking the Harlem River. One Fordham Landing, which is scheduled for completion in 2025, will target medical and educational tenants. The building’s base will feature 28,000-square-foot floor plates with 18-foot ceiling heights, and the upper floors of the project will feature 10,000-square-foot floor plates. The development is also set to include a new entrance and pedestrian bridge to the adjacent North University Heights Metro station. …

July 20, 2023

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

NRP Group, RPW Group Complete 303-Unit Multifamily Project in White Plains, New York

by Taylor Williams July 19, 2023

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A partnership between Cleveland-based developer The NRP Group and local owner-operator RPW Group has completed The Halden, a 303-unit multifamily project located north of New York City in White Plains. The site at 1133 Westchester Ave. spans 70 acres and is adjacent to a 620,000-square-foot office complex that formerly served as IBM’s world headquarters. The three-building community houses one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, children’s play area and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Rents start at $2,800 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

July 19, 2023

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

Mid Hudson Construction Management Begins Leasing 20-Unit Multifamily Project in Poughkeepsie, New York

by Taylor Williams July 19, 2023

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Developer and general contractor Mid Hudson Construction Management has begun leasing Birchwood Commons, a 20-unit multifamily project located north of New York City in Poughkeepsie. The property consists of four buildings that each house five two-bedroom apartments. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and walk-in closets. Rents start at $2,750 per month.

July 19, 2023

Development Industrial Loans New York Northeast Office

First Citizens Bank Provides $42.2M Construction Loan for Film Production Studio in Yonkers, New York

by Taylor Williams July 18, 2023

YONKERS, N.Y. — First Citizens Bank has provided a $42.2 million construction loan for a film production studio in Yonkers, located north of New York City, that will be operated by MediaPro US, a Spanish language programming company. A joint venture between National Resources and Great Point Media is developing the 112,400-square-foot facility, which will house studio, office and warehouse space. A construction timeline was not disclosed.

July 18, 2023

Development New York Northeast

Slate Property Group Begins Leasing 166-Unit Multifamily Project in Queens

by Taylor Williams July 18, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Slate Property Group has begun leasing The Yellowstone, a 166-unit multifamily project located in the Forest Hills area of Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units that range in size from 475 to 950 square feet and feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and backsplashes and individual washers and dryers. Select units also have private balconies. Amenities include a fitness center, lounges and a rooftop terrace, and the building’s retail space will house a Trader Joe’s grocery store. Rents start at $3,300 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

July 18, 2023

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