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Perplexity Signs Office Lease Expansion in Manhattan’s Union Square

Taylor Williams — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:24:06 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Perplexity has signed an office lease expansion in Manhattan’s Union Square area. The AI platform now occupies 22,000 square feet across two full floors within the adjoining buildings at 841-853 Broadway. Andrew Wiener, Robert Fisher and Henry Korzec represented the landlord, The Feil Organization, in the lease negotiations on an internal basis. Marcella LaHara, Derek Feinman and Adam Spector of Newmark represented Perplexity.

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Kislak Negotiates $8.3M Sale of Apartment Building in Poughkeepsie, New York

Taylor Williams — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:16 +0000

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Regional brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has negotiated the $8.3 million sale of Hamilton Garden Apartments, a 58-unit building in Poughkeepsie, located north of New York City. The property consists of seven two-story buildings that were built between 1925 and 1965 and house studio, one- and two-bedroom units, as well as onsite laundry facilities. Janet Bortz of Kislak brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

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Zeta Charter Schools to Open 35,000 SF Temporary High School in Upper Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:58:37 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Zeta Charter Schools will open a 35,000-square-foot temporary high school facility in the Washington Heights area of Upper Manhattan. The lease term is two years, and the space is located within St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Lindsay Ornstein and Alexander Smith of OPEN Impact Real Estate represented Zeta Charter Schools in the lease negotiations. The landlord, the Archdiocese of New York, was self-represented.

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ACRES Capital Provides $96M Construction Loan for White Plains Multifamily Project

Taylor Williams — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:03:06 +0000

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — ACRES Capital Corp. has provided a $96 million construction loan for 70 Westchester, a new multifamily project in White Plains, located north of New York City. The number of units and floor plans was not disclosed, but residences will be furnished with quartz countertops and “high-quality” kitchen and bathroom finishes. Amenities will include a pool, private dining room, coworking lounge, rooftop terrace, fitness center and an esports lounge. Completion is slated for fall 2027. The developer was also not disclosed.

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TerraCRG Negotiates $6.1M Sale of Brooklyn Mixed-Use Building

Taylor Williams — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:38:53 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm TerraCRG has negotiated the $6.1 million sale of a 7,200-square-foot mixed-use building located at 390 Court St. in Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood. Chase Bank occupies the building’s ground-floor retail space, and Cobble Hill Ballet previously occupied the space on the upper floors. Rémi Norris and Matt Cosentino of TerraCRG represented the seller, an undisclosed family office, in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.6M Sale of Brooklyn Industrial Building

Taylor Williams — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:35:49 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.6 million sale of an 11,850-square-foot industrial building in Brooklyn. Constructed in 1931, the building at 30 Richards St. is located in the Red Hook neighborhood and includes two drive-in doors, mezzanine storage and second-floor office space. Jesse Kay and Jakub Nowak of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. Haritini Pandis of Compass Real Estate represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

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Withers Signs 33,000 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:32:54 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Withers has signed a 33,000-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The international law firm is relocating its New York headquarters from 430 Park Avenue to the 54th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Cynthia Wasserberger, Michael Berg, Bobby Blair and Sofia Bruno of JLL represented Withers in the lease negotiations. Blythe Kinsler and Kate Walker represented the landlord, Tishman Speyer, on an internal basis.

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Brax Realty Arranges $10.2M Sale of Multifamily Development Site in Queens

Taylor Williams — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:55 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Brax Realty has arranged the $10.2 million sale of a multifamily development site in the Long Island City area of Queens. The site at 42-73 and 42-71 Hunter St. can support 24,885 buildable square feet of residential product. Cole Kinney Leonhardt of Brax Realty represented the buyer and seller, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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Moinian Group Begins Leasing 38-Story Apartment Building in Lower Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:05 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based owner-operator The Moinian Group has begun leasing ARIA 7 Platt, a 38-story apartment building located in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. Designed by Hill West with interiors by Rockwell Group and built by AECOM Tishman, ARIA 7 Platt houses 250 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, well as penthouse residences. Indoor amenities include a fitness center, library, work pods, lounges, private dining spaces with outdoor terrace access, a gaming and virtual reality area and a communal kitchen. Outside, residents have access to a rooftop sundeck, garden lounge, movie lounge, dining areas and outdoor coworking space. Information on starting rents was not disclosed.

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JLL Arranges $62M Equity Investment for Manhattan Office Building

Taylor Williams — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:57:45 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged a $62 million preferred equity investment for 51 Astor Place, a 386,000-square-foot office building in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Designed by architect Fumihiko Maki, the 12-story building was completed in 2013 and is leased to tenants such as Intuit, Perceptive Advisors and Tudor Investments. Kelly Gaines, Drew Isaacson, Christopher Pratt and Jennifer Zelko of JLL represented the sponsor, a joint venture between Edward J. Minskoff Equities Inc. and LaSalle Investment Management, in securing the investment from Meadow Partners.

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Dandy Signs 37,400 SF Office Headquarters Lease in Lower Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:56:07 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Dandy has signed a 37,400-square-foot office headquarters lease in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. The dental technology company initially leased 18,700 square feet on the 30th floor of the building at 22 Cortlandt St. in October 2025 and then doubled its footprint by leasing the entire 31st floor. Peter Johnson and Alexis Odgers of Avison Young represented Dandy in the lease negotiations. Barrett Stern of B Stern CRE represented the landlord, a partnership between entities doing business as Mayore Estates LLC and 80 Lafayette Associates LLC.

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Naftali Provides $203M in Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:31:47 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Naftali Credit Partners, an alternative lender and subsidiary of global investment firm Naftali Group, has provided $203 million in financing for an office-to-residential conversion project in Midtown Manhattan. The financing comprises a $167 million senior loan and a $36 million mezzanine loan. The borrower is private equity firm Yellowstone Real Estate Investments, and the property in question is the 25-story building at 221 West 41st St., which was originally constructed in 1925. The converted building will include a 25 percent affordable housing component and amenities such as a fitness center, spa, golf simulator, lounge and an outdoor terrace. A construction timeline was not announced.

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GFP Real Estate Receives $83M Loan for Refinancing of Manhattan Office, Retail Building

Taylor Williams — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:56:25 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Local owner-operator GFP Real Estate has received an $83 million loan for the refinancing of 100 Crosby Street, an office and retail building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. The six-story, 175,000-square-foot building was originally constructed in 1884 and was fully leased at the time of the loan closing. Office users include Runway Growth Capital, Little Spoon, Shine Capital and Empire Entertainment, while American Eagle and Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia anchor the building’s retail component. TD Bank and BNY (formerly Bank of New York Mellon) provided the loan, which was arranged by Paul Talbot of Newmark.

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South African Consulate Signs 31,494 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:52:12 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — The South African Consulate has signed a 31,494-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The diplomatic organization will occupy the penthouse space at 805 Third Avenue, a 31-story building. Michael Goldman of Cresa represented the consulate in the lease negotiations. Glenn Isaacson, Tony Builder and Ava Beganovic of Bradford Allen, along with internal agent Marc Horowitz, represented the landlord, Cohen Brothers Realty Corp.

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JLL Arranges $136M in Financing for Brooklyn Apartment Building

Taylor Williams — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:22:21 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged $136 million in financing for 655 Union, a 193-unit apartment building in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. Details on the debt versus equity components of the financing were not disclosed, but the financing includes a Freddie Mac loan, and CenterSquare Investment Management is now part of the capital stack. Completed in 2025, the 15-story building houses 143 market-rate units and 50 affordable housing units, as well as 14,764 square feet of retail space. Amenities include a pool with cabanas, fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios, wellness space, coworking areas, a media room, private dining room, sunset garden and 24/7 doorman and concierge services. Christopher Peck, Peter Rotchford, Michael Shmuely and Nicco Lupo of JLL handled the transaction on behalf of the owner, a partnership between Avery Hall Investments and Gindi Capital.

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GH Management Completes 82-Unit Multifamily Project in Brooklyn

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Local developer GH Management has completed The Carroll, an 82-unit multifamily project in Brooklyn. Designed by IMC Architecture and located at 33 Fourth St. in the Carroll Gardens area, the eight-story building houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center with a yoga studio, lobby lounge, pet spa, coworking space, entertainment room and a landscaped terrace. Rents start at roughly $2,800 per month for a studio apartment.

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Convene Hospitality Group to Open 26,000 SF Immersive Event Venue in Manhattan’s Flatiron District

Taylor Williams — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Convene Hospitality Group will open a 26,000-square-foot immersive event venue at 120 E. 23rd St. in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. Known as The Aperture, the venue will feature one of New York City’s largest projection-mapping environments and will be housed across two floors of the building, which is owned by Williams Equities. A tentative opening date was not announced.

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SL Green Receives $1.6B CMBS Refinancing for Manhattan Office Property

Taylor Williams — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based real estate giant SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) has received $1.6 billion in CMBS debt for the refinancing of One Madison Avenue, an office property in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. One Madison Avenue overlooks Madison Square Park and combines a restored historic podium with a newly constructed, 550,000-square-foot tower. The property was fully leased at the time of the loan closing to tenants such as IBM, Franklin Templeton Cos., Palo Alto Networks, FanDuel Group, Sigma Computing and Harvey AI. Amenities at the property include Le Jardin Sur Madison, an event space and rooftop garden; La Tête d’Or by Daniel, an upscale culinary offering from Chef Daniel Boulud; and The Commons, a 7,000-square-foot tenant-only lounge. Retail offerings include a 56,000-square-foot Chelsea Piers Fitness along with a collection of fast-casual eateries. Jordan Roeschlaub, Nick Scribani and Ricky Braha of Newmark arranged the five-year, fixed-rate financing, which was priced at a spread of 181 basis points over the U.S. Treasury index, resulting in an all-in interest rate of 5.81 percent. The debt replaces a prior $1.25 billion construction facility. Wells Fargo Bank NA led the financing execution, with participation from Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America,…

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Rolex Nears Completion of 30-Story, Namesake Office Building in Midtown Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:23:49 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Luxury watchmaker Rolex is nearing completion of construction of a 30-story namesake office building in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield, The Rolex Building will be located at 665 Fifth Ave. and will span 165,000 square feet. The building will house a multi-level Rolex retail space, along with office floors for Rolex and other companies, including Angeles Wealth Management. Tenants will have access to amenity spaces, including a restaurant and event space. Pavarini McGovern is serving as construction manager on the development, full completion of which is slated for the fall. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing the remaining space for lease on behalf of Rolex.

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Joint Venture Receives $175M Construction Loan for Office-to-Residential Conversion in Lower Manhattan

Taylor Williams — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:18:46 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Broad Street Development, Los Angeles-based PCCP and One Investment Management has received a $175 million construction loan for an office-to-residential conversion project in Lower Manhattan. The joint venture will convert the 400,000-square-foot office building at 80 Broad St., which is known locally as The Maritime Building, into a 326-unit apartment complex. Jordan Roeschlaub, Nick Scribani, Holden Witkoff and Niv Shahmoon of Newmark arranged the financing through Derby Lane Partners on behalf of the joint venture. The development team, which includes Rawlings Architects, will utilize New York City’s 467-m office-to-residential tax incentive program as part of the project’s capitalization. A construction timeline was not announced.

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