New York

JT Tai & Co. Sells Manhattan Multifamily Portfolio for $41.5M

by Taylor Williams May 13, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based nonprofit JT Tai & Co. Foundation has sold a portfolio of two multifamily buildings totaling 105 residential and commercial spaces in Manhattan’s East Midtown neighborhood. The four-story building at 959-961 Second Ave. consists of 10 apartments and two commercial units, and the six-story property at 246 E. 46th St. comprises 81 residential units and 12 commercial spaces. Bob Knakal, Clint Olsen, Jonathan Hageman, Eddie Shuai, Stephen Godnick and Jacob Russell of JLL represented JT Tai & Co. in the transaction. The buyer was a locally based private investor who plans to renovate the properties.

May 13, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

GFI Realty Services Negotiates $19.9M Sale of Bronx Multifamily Building

by Taylor Williams May 13, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm GFI Realty Services has negotiated the $19.9 million sale of a 143-unit multifamily building located in the Westchester Village area of The Bronx. The six-story building at 2501 Tratman Ave. was originally constructed in 1928 and houses 39 studios, 54 one-bedroom apartments, 45 two-bedroom units and five three-bedroom apartments. Zachary Fuchs and Matt Sparks of GFI represented the seller, the Sacchetti Family, in the transaction. Moshe Gelbstein and Joseph Landau, also of GFI Realty, represented the buyer, an undisclosed local investor.

May 13, 2022

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Mulligan Security Signs 9,087 SF Office Lease at 7 Penn Plaza in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams May 13, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Mulligan Security, a provider of technology-based security services, has signed a 9,087-square-foot office lease at 7 Penn Plaza in Manhattan. The lease term is 10 years. Originally constructed in 1921, the 17-story, 411,000-square-foot building sits at the nexus of the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen neighborhoods. David Hollander and David Katz of CBRE represented Mulligan Security in the lease negotiations. David Turino represented the landlord, The Feil Organization, on an internal basis. Mulligan plans to relocate from its current space at 2 Penn Plaza in August.

May 13, 2022

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

Midwood Investment & Development Sells Long Island Shopping Center for $65.3M

by Taylor Williams May 12, 2022

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Midwood Investment & Development has sold Whole Foods at Westbury, a 55,109-square-foot shopping center located in the Long Island community of Garden City, for $65.3 million. Whole Foods Market anchors the property, which is also home to a 4,818-square-foot, freestanding pad site occupied by HSBC Bank and Bond Vet. Jim Galbally, Chris Angelone, Jose Cruz, Christopher Munley, Andrew Scandalios, Colin Behr and J.B. Bruno of JLL represented Midwood in the disposition of the property to an undisclosed private family investment firm.

May 12, 2022

Acquisitions New York Northeast Office

Vornado Realty Trust Sells Office Building in Queens for $173M

by Taylor Williams May 10, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) has sold The Center Building, a 470,000-square-foot office building located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, for $173 million. The eight-story building, which includes ground-floor retail space, was originally constructed in 1914 as an assembly plant and service center for Ford’s Model T vehicle. Today, the building is home to five city agencies, as well as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Locally based development and investment firm 60 Guilders purchased the asset for an undisclosed price. Eastdil Secured provided financial advisory services to Vornado.

May 10, 2022

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Partnership Receives $100M in Financing for Affordable Housing Project in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams May 10, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between multifamily owner-operator Asland Capital Partners and locally based investment firm Pembroke Residential Holdings has received $100 million in financing for the development of a 154-unit affordable housing project in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx. Residences will be reserved for renters age 62 and above with income levels that represent various percentages of the area median income. In addition, 30 percent of the units will be set aside for seniors who were formerly homeless. Completion of the 14-story building is scheduled for fall 2024. The $100 million construction loan was procured through a combination of both taxable and tax-exempt bonds issued by the New York State Housing Finance Agency, with credit enhancement in an equal amount provided by Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs is also providing tax credit equity for the development.

May 10, 2022

Development New York Northeast Office

Northwood Investors Completes Renovation of 398,937 SF Office Building in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams May 10, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Northwood Investors has completed the renovation of 1180 Avenue of the Americas, a 398,937-square-foot office building in Midtown Manhattan. The project involved renovating the building’s main entrance, lobby and façade and revamping the amenity center, which now houses a 3,500-square-foot terrace and two conference rooms and lounges. Northwood also upgraded the elevator and mechanical systems and added speculative office suites. Gensler designed the capital improvement program. Cushman & Wakefield leases the building.

May 10, 2022

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Parkview Financial Provides $207M Loan for Acquisition, Redevelopment of Former Hudson Hotel in New York City

by Katie Sloan May 10, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Parkview Financial has provided $207 million in financing for the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Hudson Hotel in Manhattan’s Clinton neighborhood. Located at 353-366 West 58th St., the 24-story hotel was most recently operated by Cain International until shuttering in 2020 under strain from the COVID-19 pandemic. The undisclosed borrower plans to convert the 385,124-square-foot property into a 438-unit residential tower. Units will feature eight-foot to 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and washers and dryers. The building will also offer 30,000 square feet of retail and 25,000 square feet of office space. The new ownership plans to market the units at a 20 percent discount to rates seen at other properties in the surrounding area in hopes of attracting young professionals, students and small families to the property, according to Paul Rahimian, CEO and founder of Parkview. The redevelopment is scheduled for completion in early 2023. The building was originally constructed in 1929 to act as the American Women’s Association clubhouse and residence for young women before being converted into the Henry Hudson Hotel in 1941. The property is located one block west of Columbus Circle near Billionaires’ Row. Parkview Financial provided the financing in conjunction with Montgomery Street Partners. …

May 10, 2022

Development Multifamily New York Northeast

Eliviat Group to Develop 224-Unit Multifamily Project in Wallkill, New York

by Taylor Williams May 9, 2022

WALLKILL, N.Y. — Long Island-based developer Eliviat Group, in partnership with Pyramid Management Group, will develop The Galleria Residences, a 224-unit multifamily project that will be located about 80 miles north of Manhattan in Wallkill. The site spans five acres and sits directly across from the Galleria Mall at Crystal Run. CT Male & Associates is designing the community, which will feature 122 one-bedroom units, 96 two-bedroom residences and six three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a rooftop lounge, dog park and office-style conference rooms. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and to be complete in June 2024.

May 9, 2022

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Cadre Signs 17,000 SF Office Lease at 315 Park Avenue South in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams May 9, 2022

NEW YORK CITY — Cadre, a technology-driven real estate investment platform, has signed a 17,000-square-foot office lease at 315 Park Avenue South in Midtown Manhattan. Columbia Property Trust owns the 20-story, 331,000-square-foot building, which is now 97 percent leased. Steven Rotter and Justin Haber of JLL represented Cadre in the lease negotiations. Newmark represented building ownership.

May 9, 2022

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