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Cronheim Arranges $75M in Financing for Retail Power Center in Middletown, New York

Taylor Williams — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:18 +0000

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary Cronheim Mortgage has arranged $75 million in financing for Orange Plaza, an 811,272-square-foot retail power center in Middletown, about 70 miles northwest of New York City. Orange Plaza was 94 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Walmart, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Burlington, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Staples and Old Navy. Brandon Szwalbenest, Andrew Stewart and Dev Morris of Cronheim arranged the financing through an undisclosed life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, National Realty & Development. The seven-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule.

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Dwight Capital Provides $54M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Queens Apartment Building

Taylor Williams — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:55:57 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Dwight Capital has provided a $54 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of The Amara, a 92-unit apartment building located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Completed in 2024, the six-story building houses studio, one-, and two-bedroom units in addition to 13,790 square feet of ground-floor retail space that is leased to Spear Physical Therapy, restaurant The French Workshop, pizzeria Freddy’s Since 1961 and food hall Wonder Astoria. Keith Hoffman and Jack Tawil of Dwight originated the loan through HUD’s 223(f) program on behalf of the locally based borrower, Tsilo Group.

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Newmark Brokers $32.1M Sale of Metro Boston Healthcare Property

Taylor Williams — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:49:05 +0000

WATERTOWN, MASS. — Newmark has brokered the $32.1 million sale of a 52,847-square-foot healthcare property located at 485 Arsenal St. in the western Boston suburb of Watertown. The property consists of two interconnected, low-rise buildings that were fully leased at the time of sale to Atrius Health, a subsidiary of Optum and United Healthcare Services Inc. A partnership between Boylston Properties and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management sold the asset to JLL Income Property Trust. Robert Griffin, Michael Greeley, Frank Nelson, Blake McLaughlin, Ben Appel, Jay Miele, John Nero and Justin Shepherd of Newmark brokered the deal.

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Capstone Logistics Signs 37,000 SF Industrial Lease in Elmsford, New York

Taylor Williams — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:41:18 +0000

ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Capstone Logistics has signed a 37,000-square-foot industrial lease in Elmsford, located north of New York City in Westchester County. The space is located within the newly renovated building at 700 Executive Blvd. Michael Rao of New York Commercial Realty Group represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Brendan Hickey internally represented the landlord, GHP Office Realty.

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Partnership Receives $97M in Financing for Multifamily Adaptive Reuse Project in Harlem

Taylor Williams — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between LDG Group LLC, Infinite Horizons, L+M Development Partners and Urbane Development Group has received $97 million in financing for a multifamily adaptive reuse project in Harlem. Designed by Curtis & Ginsberg Architects, the project involves the conversion of the former Lincoln Correctional Facility into a 105-unit affordable housing complex with units that will be reserved for households earning between 40 and 100 percent of the area median income. The new housing complex will feature amenities such as a community room, children’s playroom, coworking lounge and multiple terraces, as well as 6,000 square feet of retail space. The financing includes a construction loan from M&T Bank and a variety of public-sector subsidies. Demolitions and abatements of existing structures are set to begin in June and to last about 12 months. Full completion is expected in mid-to-late 2029.

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Southern Land Begins Leasing 177-Unit Multifamily Project in White Plains, New York

Taylor Williams — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:20:00 +0000

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Nashville-based developer Southern Land Co. has begun leasing Juliette, a 177-unit multifamily project located north of New York City in White Plains. Juliette offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 626 to 1,868 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubroom with a demonstration kitchen, coworking lounge, lawn gaming area and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Rents start at $2,640 per month for a studio apartment.

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Cold-Link Logistics Underway on 65,000 SF Expansion Project Near Providence

Taylor Williams — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:10:00 +0000

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Cold-Link Logistics, a South Florida-based operator of cold storage facilities, is underway on construction of a 65,000-square-foot expansion project at its facility in North Kingstown, located south of Providence. The expansion will add freezer space and will increase the building’s total footprint to 129,000 square feet. In addition, the project will add 13,500 pallet positions, three new loading docks and a new fire protection system. Completion is scheduled for early 2027.

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Helpsy Signs 30,500 SF Industrial Lease in Elmsford, New York

Taylor Williams — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Helpsy, a regional collector of recyclable clothing, has signed a 30,500-square-foot industrial lease in Elmsford, located north of New York City in Westchester County. The lease term is 10 years, and the space is located within the newly renovated building at 700 Executive Blvd. Michael Rao of New York Commercial Realty Group represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Brendan Hickey internally represented the landlord, GHP Office Realty.

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Piazza Auto Group Breaks Ground on 270-Unit Multifamily Project in Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Taylor Williams — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:29:30 +0000

ARDMORE, PA. — An affiliate of Piazza Auto Group has broken ground on a 270-unit multifamily project in Ardmore, a northwestern suburb of Philadelphia. The Plaza at Ardmore will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a fitness center and dedicated coworking and private study spaces. The development will also feature 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 19,000 square feet of outdoor courtyard space. Piazza is partnering with Radnor Property Group on the project, which is being financed by Bank OZK (senior lender) and Affinius Capital (mezzanine lender). Completion is slated for early 2028.

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Merchants Capital Provides $26.3M in Financing for Historic Manhattan Multifamily Property

Taylor Williams — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:21:46 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $26.3 million in financing for the rehabilitation and conversion (to affordable seniors housing) of Three Arts Club, a 62-unit historic multifamily property on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Three Arts Club was originally built in the 1920s as dormitory-style housing for aspiring female artists. Upon completion of the rehabilitation and conversion, the property will offer housing for residents age 62 and above who earn 50 percent or less of the area median income. In addition, 25 units will be set aside for formerly homeless individuals. The financing consists of an $18.4 million Freddie Mac Unfunded Forward permanent loan and a $7.9 million construction loan from Merchants Bank. The owner is nonprofit organization West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing Inc.

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Chozick Realty Negotiates $3.2M Sale of Hartford Apartment Building

Taylor Williams — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:01:32 +0000

HARTFORD, CONN. — Locally based brokerage firm Chozick Realty has negotiated the $3.2 million sale of 16 Groton Street, a 35-unit apartment building located in Hartford’s South End neighborhood. According to Apartments.com, the building was originally constructed in 1920 and houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The building also recently underwent capital improvements to unit interiors and select common areas. Steve Pappas and Tess Cullen of Chozick Realty represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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MiQ Digital USA Signs 18,600 SF Office Lease Expansion in Midtown Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:58:22 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — MiQ Digital USA, an AI-powered advertising company, has signed an 18,600-square-foot office lease expansion at 261 Fifth Avenue, a 25-story, 450,000-square-foot building in Midtown Manhattan. A tenant at the building since 2018, MIQ will relocate from its spaces on the 25th and 26th floors to the entire 20th and 21st floors, as well as part of the 19th floor, yielding a total new footprint of 42,000 square feet. Chase Gordon and Tyler Marshall of Transwestern, along with Josh Kurstin of Colliers, represented MIQ in the lease negotiations. Andrew Wiener, Kyle Young and Tim Parlante represented the landlord, The Feil Organization, on an internal basis.

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New Jersey Retail: The Juice Is Worth The Squeeze

Taylor Williams — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:49:00 +0000

By Taylor Williams Much like the two major cities that border its northern and southern ends, New Jersey is, for retailers, restaurant groups and entertainment operators that are serious about establishing and growing national footprints, a market that checks every key box. Yet for all the similarities between the Manhattan or Center City Philadelphia retail markets that also apply to New Jersey — tight availability of space, high rents, time-consuming regulatory processes, strong residential density, healthy disposable incomes — brokers and owners that call the Garden State home also know that it’s a market unto itself. “Northern New Jersey is not the same as New York City,” confirms John Azarian, CEO of The Azarian Group, a longtime owner-operator of shopping centers in New Jersey and New York. “Retailers that want to venture into New York City want a different environment, and while we have a lot of density in Northern New Jersey, it’s just not the same as New York City. But if retailers are willing to do deals with different [store] formats, their businesses can do just as well here.” Kevin Pelio, Azarian’s executive vice president of leasing, says that tenants that started in other parts of the country…

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Construction Loan for 198-Unit Multifamily Project in Belmar, New Jersey

Taylor Williams — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:57:52 +0000

BELMAR, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged an undisclosed amount of construction financing for Mara by Vermella, a 198-unit multifamily project in Belmar, located along the Jersey Shore. Mara by Vermella will be situated on a 3.2-acre site and will include 20 affordable housing units, as well as 5,480 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center with a yoga studio, coworking and resident lounge and outdoor grilling and dining stations. John Alascio, Chuck Kohaut and Meredith Donovan of Cushman & Wakefield placed the loan through PNC Bank on behalf of the borrower, Russo Development.

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Kislak Negotiates $6.8M Sale of Apartment Building in North Bergen, New Jersey

Taylor Williams — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:24:16 +0000

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — Locally based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has negotiated the $6.8 million sale of 2Six Apartments, an 18-unit multifamily building in North Bergen, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The three-story building houses six one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units that were fully occupied at the time of sale. Davis Briones of Kislak brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

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Colliers Brokers Sale of 45,800 SF Office Building in Warren, New Jersey

Taylor Williams — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:17:24 +0000

WARREN, N.J. — Colliers has brokered the sale of a 45,800-square-foot office building in the Central New Jersey community of Warren. The building at 45 Technology Drive was vacant at the time of sale. Jacklene Chesler, Patrick Norris and Brittany Leventoff of Colliers represented the seller and procured the buyer and future occupant, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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Steadfast Financial Signs 21,640 SF Office Lease Renewal in Midtown Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:11:50 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Steadfast Financial LP has signed a 21,640-square-foot office lease renewal in Midtown Manhattan. The investment advisory firm will continue to occupy the entire 20th and 21st floors at 450 Park Avenue, a 33-story building that was originally constructed in 1972. Ben Friedland and Taylor Scheinman of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. The landlord, SL Green, was self-represented.

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Naftali, Access Real Estate Secure $374M Refinancing for Waterfront Multifamily Community in Brooklyn

Abby Cox — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Naftali Group, along with Access Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of Access Industries, has secured $374 million in refinancing for Phase I of Williamsburg Wharf, an 850-unit multifamily project under development in Brooklyn. Upon completion, Williamsburg Wharf will comprise five 22-story luxury towers consisting of 850 residences, with a mix of condos and rental homes. The property will span approximately 1 million square feet. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer, Ari Hirt and Stanley Cayre of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through Barings to refinance Two, Three and Four Williamsburg Wharf. Since opening last summer, more than 90 percent of the roughly 500 apartments are leased. One Williamsburg Wharf, the project’s condominium component, has also welcomed residents. “Williamsburg Wharf offers truly unprecedented waterfront living in New York City, and we’re thrilled to see our vision come to life and how quickly renters and buyers have embraced it,” says Miki Naftali, CEO and chairman of Naftali Group. “We remain incredibly optimistic about the long-term future of this development and our role in the continued evolution of the Williamsburg waterfront.” Each building offers private entrances and…

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Dermot Co. Receives $355M Loan for Refinancing of Upper Manhattan Apartment Tower

Taylor Williams — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:36:22 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — The Dermot Co., a locally based owner-operator, has received a $355 million loan for the refinancing of 21 West End Avenue, a 616-unit apartment tower on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Dermot completed the 48-story building, which includes 127 affordable housing units, in 2016. Residences come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, resident lounge, game room, rooftop terrace, children’s playroom and a pet run. Mizuho Americas provided the financing, specific terms of which were not disclosed.

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JLL Income Property Trust Buys Metro Boston Healthcare Property for $32M

Taylor Williams — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:30:26 +0000

WATERTOWN, MASS. — JLL Income Property Trust has purchased West Boston Medical Center, a 53,000-square-foot healthcare property located on the western outskirts of the state capital, for $32 million. The 53,000-square-foot building was fully leased at the time of sale to a single provider that recently signed a new 15-year lease. Specialty practices housed within the facility include internal medicine, pediatrics, female reproductive health, radiology, physical therapy and dermatology. The seller was not disclosed.

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