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Partnership Unveils Plans for 600-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Upper Manhattan

by Taylor Williams February 12, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between Slate Property Group, Xenolith Partners, nonprofit organization Comunilife Inc. and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has unveiled plans for a 600-unit affordable housing project in the Inwood area of Upper Manhattan. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC and known as La Ostra, the development will also include a marine science and STEM education center that will be operated by the Billion Oyster Project and BioBus. La Ostra will also feature a new indoor–outdoor field house, social services facilities and roughly an acre of publicly accessible, open waterfront space along the Harlem River. Proposed facilities beyond the residential component include an outdoor classroom, a pavilion with a seating area and movable furniture, a central lawn and a stone amphitheater. Information on floor plans and income restrictions of the affordable housing units was not announced.

February 12, 2026

Acquisitions Development Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Tavros Acquires Mixed-Use Development Site in Lower Manhattan for $143M

by Taylor Williams February 11, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Local development and investment firm Tavros has acquired a mixed-use development site at 250 Water St. in Lower Manhattan for $143 million. The site spans a whole city block and is currently entitled for the construction of a 26-story building that will include both market-rate and affordable housing units, as well as commercial, retail and/or community space. Andrew Scandalios, Ethan Stanton and Nicco Lupo of JLL represented the seller, Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE: SEG), in the transaction. Luppo also worked with JLL’s Christopher Peck to arrange predevelopment financing and an equity investment from Atlas Capital. Tavros has tapped Fogarty Finger as the project architect going forward.

February 11, 2026

Development Multifamily New York Northeast Office

Bushburg Receives $78M in Financing for Manhattan Office-to-Residential Conversion Project

by Taylor Williams February 11, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Bushburg has received $78 million in financing for an office-to-residential conversion project in Manhattan. The locally based development and investment firm will use the proceeds to acquire the 21-story building at 100 William St. in the Financial District and fund predevelopment costs. Bushburg plans to convert the building into an approximately 400-unit complex in which 25 percent of the units will be reserved as affordable housing. Bridge lender Oak Funding and OakNorth Bank co-provided the financing. A tentative completion date was not disclosed.

February 11, 2026

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily New York Northeast

PGM, Brisa Top Out 92-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Queens

by Taylor Williams February 11, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between PGM Affordable and Brisa Builders Development has topped out a 92-unit affordable housing project in the Far Rockaway area of Queens. The nine-story building at 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units that will range in size from 331 to 652 square feet, with 60 units to be set aside as supportive housing. Amenities will include a fitness center, computer room, resident lounge, children’s play area, social services office and a multi-purpose space for community programs, classes and recreational activities. Completion is slated for the end of the year.

February 11, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast

JLL Brokers Sale of 209,792 SF Industrial Portfolio in Valley Cottage, New York

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. — JLL has brokered the sale of a portfolio of four industrial buildings totaling 209,792 square feet in Valley Cottage, about 35 miles north of New York City. Known as the Northern I-287 Small-Bay Portfolio, the buildings collectively span 16.5 acres, range in size from 29,700 to 72,000 square feet and were 96 percent leased to 27 tenants at the time of sale. JLL represented the seller, an undisclosed private investor, in the transaction. JLL also arranged acquisition financing for the deal through PCCP LLC on behalf of the buyer, Connecticut-based investment firm East Capital Partners.

February 10, 2026

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Affinius Capital Provides $115M Loan for Refinancing of Manhattan Multifamily Project

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital has provided a $115 million loan for the refinancing of 162 East 36th Street, a 22-story multifamily project that is under construction in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The 160-unit building will ultimately house 87 studios, 46 one-bedroom apartments and 27 two-bedroom residences, as well as 3,700 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include a rooftop lounge, fitness center, resident’s club, pet spa, coworking spaces and rentable storage space. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Ranco Capital and the Gilardian Family. Proceeds will be used to complete construction and stabilize occupancy.

February 9, 2026

Acquisitions Hospitality Loans New York Northeast Top Stories

Gencom Acquires The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Hotel

by Abby Cox February 6, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Gencom, a Miami-based investment firm, has acquired The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, a 253-room hotel located in Midtown Manhattan. Banco Inbursa provided financing for the acquisition. Although the sales price was not disclosed, media outlets reported a bidding price of $400 million for the property in March 2024. “Gencom continues to see compelling long-term opportunities in New York City, particularly for luxury assets with enduring global appeal,” says Karim Alibhai, founder and principal of Gencom. Situated within the Plaza District at the corner of Central Park South and Sixth Avenue, the Ritz-Carlton New York comprises 253 guest rooms, including 47 suites that are located on the lower 22 floors of the 33-story building. The upper floors consist of roughly a dozen private residential condominiums, which were not included in the sale. Guest rooms offer a more standard hotel room layout, with separate seating areas, marble bathrooms and walk-in showers. Meanwhile, the residential condos average more than 1,000 square feet in size and include distinct living spaces, kitchens and dining areas. The Ritz-Carlton hotel also features various amenities for its guests, including Contour, the all-day gastro lounge; the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge; the La Prairie Spa; and a …

February 6, 2026

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

KKR Provides $160.2M Loan for Refinancing of Queens Apartment Tower

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Global private equity firm KKR has provided a $160.2 million loan for the refinancing of QLIC, a 21-story, 421-unit apartment tower in the Long Island City area of Queens. The unit mix consists of 55 studios, 297 one-bedroom apartments, 53 two-bedroom residences and 16 three-bedroom units. Amenities include 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, rooftop pool with cabanas, landscaped courtyard, media lounge and a communal workspace. The building also houses 7,987 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Christopher Peck, Lauren Kaufman and Michael Shmuely of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the owner, a partnership between two New York-based firms, World Wide Group and Rabina.

February 5, 2026

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 101-Unit Multifamily Project in Glen Cove, New York

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2026

GLEN COVE, N.Y. — A joint venture between local developer RXR and Chuo Nittochi America Corp. Team has broken ground on The Arden, a 101-unit multifamily project in the Long Island community of Glen Cove. The Arden will be a five-story building that will house studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Indoor amenities will include a resident lounge with a kitchenette, golf simulator, work-from-home lounge, fitness center, mail/package room and a wellness lounge with sauna and massage rooms. The Arden will also feature an 8,300-square-foot outdoor amenity space with a landscaped courtyard, fire pit, pool, grilling stations and a walking trail that connects to the Garvies Point Preserve. Completion is slated for 2027.

February 5, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.8M Sale of Apartment Building in Manhattan’s East Village

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.8 million sale of a 15-unit apartment building in Manhattan’s East Village. The building at 207 E. Fourth St., which includes two commercial spaces, houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units that were recently upgraded with new interior finishes, floors, appliances and bathroom fixtures. Matt Berger and Joe Koicim of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

February 5, 2026

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