UTICA, N.Y. — Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged $25.3 million in construction-to-permanent financing for a three-story, 76,393-square-foot medical office building that will be located in the upstate New York community of Utica. The facility will house lab, imaging and private practice office space, as well as a pharmacy, ambulatory surgery center and onsite parking. The loan was structured with a 10-year term and two years of interest-only payments. The direct lender and borrower were not disclosed.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — JLL has negotiated the sale of Hauppauge Plaza, a 34,919-square-foot shopping center on Long Island. At the time of sale, the center was fully leased to tenants such as Dollar Tree, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Duck Donuts and Jersey Mike’s Subs. Christopher Munley, Jim Galbally, Jose Cruz, Colin Behr, J.B. Bruno and Andrew Scandalios of JLL represented the seller, New Jersey-based Heidenberg Properties, in the transaction. New York-based Serota Properties acquired the center for an undisclosed price.
NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has arranged the $248 million refinancing of The Biltmore, a 51-story apartment tower in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood. The borrower was a partnership between institutional investment firm BentallGreenOak and locally based developer Slate Property Group. Built in 2003, The Biltmore consists of 464 apartments and 47,397 square feet of commercial space. Units feature studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a fitness center with a yoga studio; rooftop terrace with entertainment areas; library with private conference rooms; communal dining room; and a game lounge. The Biltmore’s commercial space houses an array of food and beverage purveyors, convenience-oriented retailers, boutique fitness concepts and a medical office user. The property recently underwent a renovation that upgraded the lobby, amenity spaces and elevator systems. Ownership plans to use a portion of the newly issued proceeds to fund further capital improvements. Jordan Roeschlaub, Dustin Stolly, Nick Scribani and Chris Kramer of Newmark arranged the financing through two New York City-based firms, Square Mile Capital and Clarion Partners. “The multifamily market in New York City has been a strong performer despite the headwinds over the past few years and …
NEW YORK CITY — Elevate Research Properties, the life sciences subsidiary of locally based investment and development firm Taconic Partners, will open a 200,000-square-foot facility at 309 E. 94th St. on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The facility will be named Iron Horse Labs after Yankees legend Lou Gehrig. Taconic Partners is developing the property, which will house both lab and research and development space, as well as multiple loading bays and outdoor terraces, in partnership with Nuveen Real Estate and Flatiron Equities. Iron Horse Labs is expected to open in mid- to late-2025.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — CBRE has brokered the sale of The Source, a 262,000-square-foot shopping center located north of New York City in White Plains. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sales price was $112 million, and the seller was UBS Realty Investors. Whole Foods Market anchors the center, which is situated adjacent to Westchester Mall. Other tenants include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Raymour & Flanigan, The Cheesecake Factory and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Jeffrey Dunne, David Gavin, Steve Bardsley and Travis Langer of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was Houston-based Hines. The Source was 99 percent leased at the time of sale.
NEW YORK CITY — Property management firm Brown Harris Stevens has signed a 20,062-square-foot office lease at 100-104 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood. The complex consists of 17- and 20-story buildings that were originally constructed between 1906 and 1911. Michael Kaufman and Grant Greenspan of The Kaufman Organization represented the landlord, Clarion Partners, in the lease negotiations. Paul Amrich and Alexander Golod of CBRE represented the tenant.
NEW YORK CITY — JLL has negotiated the $23 million sale of an industrial property in the Long Island City area of Queens. The site currently houses a 55,000-square-foot warehouse and is zoned for an additional 320,000 square feet of new development. The existing facility features a clear height of 17 feet, three overhead drive-in doors and private office space. Michael Mazzara, Ethan Stanton, Winfield Clifford, Stephen Palmese and Brendan Maddigan of JLL represented the seller, New York City-based Titan Contracting Corp., in the transaction. The buyer was San Francisco-based Terreno Realty Corp. A construction timeline for the next phase of development was not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Newmark has placed a $90 million loan for the refinancing of 1245 Broadway, a 23-story, 200,000-square-foot office building in Manhattan’s NoMad district. German bank Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG provided the loan to the borrower and developer, a partnership between Swedish developer Corem Property Group AB and locally based firm GDS Development LLC. Jordan Roeschlaub, Dustin Stolly and Nick Scribani of Newmark originated the debt. Ownership will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements.
NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based development and investment firm Lightstone has completed the 216-room Moxy Hotel in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. Moxy is part of the Marriott family of brands. Designed by Stonehill Taylor with interiors by BASILE Studio, the boutique establishment houses four food-and-beverage concepts, including a fine dining restaurant and a rooftop bar. Other amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces and meeting and event rooms. Rates start at $179 per night.
VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. — Lincoln Equities has broken ground on a 220,000-square-foot speculative industrial project in Valley Cottage, about 30 miles north of Manhattan. The warehouse and distribution center will be situated on a 23-acre site within Executive Park. Building features will include a clear height of 36 feet, 34 loading docks, two drive-in doors, 41 trailer stalls and parking for 123 cars. Completion is scheduled for the third quarter. JLL has been tapped as the leasing agent. According to the development team, the project represents the first speculative logistics facility to be built in Rockland County since 2009.