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Oxbo International to Open 195,000 SF Manufacturing Plant in Bergen, New York

by Taylor Williams September 23, 2024

BERGEN, N.Y. — Dutch farm machinery and equipment provider Oxbo International will open a 195,000-square-foot, build-to-suit industrial project in Bergen, a western suburb of Rochester. The site spans 50 acres, and the new facility will replace Oxbo’s existing plant that is located about seven miles away and has been operational since 1969. Oxbo will enter into a 25-year ground-lease agreement with the owner, Ohio-based Geis Development, and expects to employ about 200 people at the plant at full capacity. Construction is slated for an October 2025 completion.

September 23, 2024

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

IPA Negotiates $14M Sale of Upstate New York Shopping Center

by Taylor Williams September 23, 2024

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the $14 million sale of Price Chopper Plaza, a 127,000-square-foot shopping center located in the upstate New York community of Binghamton. Regional grocer Price Chopper has been the anchor tenant at the center, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale, since 1987. Other tenants include Planet Fitness, Big Lots and Dollar Tree. Jim Koury of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

September 23, 2024

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast Office

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.5M Sale of Two Industrial, Office Buildings in Queens

by Taylor Williams September 23, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.5 million sale of two industrial and office buildings in the Long Island City area of Queens. The adjacent properties are located at 37-11 Vernon Blvd. and 814 37th Ave. and include a total of 18,440 square feet of building space and a 6,560-square-foot open lot for shipping and parking. The buildings also feature 20-foot ceilings, conference rooms and overhead crane space. Jakub Nowak of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Vernon Associates LLC, in the transaction and procured the buyer, an undisclosed local private investor.

September 23, 2024

Development Hospitality New York Northeast

JT Magen Completes 32,000 SF Hospitality Project in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams September 23, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — National general contractor JT Magen has completed The Paramount Club, a 32,000-square-foot hospitality project located on the concourse level of 1301 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. The Paramount Club features TVs, a pool table, fitness/wellness center, business lounge, classroom-style training room, 18-person boardroom and a variety of dining options, including an atrium restaurant, café, grab-and-go market and private dining spaces. Loffredo Brooks Architects designed the club, space for which was repurposed from existing lower levels at the property.

September 23, 2024

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Office

IPA Arranges $75M in Financing for Redevelopment of Former Pfizer Headquarters Building in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams September 20, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $75 million in financing for the redevelopment of the former Pfizer headquarters building in Midtown Manhattan. The project will convert the 10-story, 290,000-square-foot office building at 219 E. 42nd St. into a multifamily complex with 660 units that will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. When combined with the adjacent building at 235 E. 42nd St., the development will feature more than 1,400 apartments. Max Herzog, Marko Kazanjian, Andrew Cohen and Max Hulsh of IPA arranged the financing through Northwind Group on behalf of the developer, a partnership between David Werner Real Estate Investments and Metro Loft Management. Alexandria Real Estate Equities bought the former Pfizer headquarters building in 2018 following the pharmaceutical giant’s announcement that it would be relocating its headquarters to The Spiral, Tishman Speyer’s 2.8 million-square-foot building in the Hudson Yards district.

September 20, 2024

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

NYSUT Signs 15,000 SF Office Lease in Garden City, New York

by Taylor Williams September 20, 2024

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — The New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has signed a 15,000-square-foot office lease in the Long Island community of Garden City. The federation of more than 1,200 labor unions is taking space at the 200,000-square-foot building at 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd., which was originally built in 1990 and was recently renovated. Jerry Guerra and Jeff Nemshin of The Paragon Group represented NYSUT in the lease negotiations. The landlord, The Feil Organization, was self-represented.

September 20, 2024

Acquisitions Hospitality New York Northeast Top Stories

Gencom Receives $230M Acquisition Loan for Thompson Central Park Hotel in New York City

by Kristin Harlow September 18, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — Investment firm Gencom has acquired the 587-room Thompson Central Park Hotel in New York City. Ramsfield Hospitality Finance, funds managed by AB CarVal and Affinius Capital LLC provided a $230 million loan for the acquisition. Eastdil Secured represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and also represented Gencom in arranging the acquisition financing. Situated on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row just south of Central Park, the luxury hotel rises 42 stories on 56th Street. Formerly the Parker Hotel, the property underwent a $100 million renovation and rebranding beginning in 2021. The hotel features 4,500 square feet of meeting space and various food-and-beverage concepts. A 6,500-square-foot Exhale Spa and fitness center is slated to open later this year. The hotel’s “Upper Stories” experience includes a private arrival and departure process and an exclusive guest lounge. A collection of guestrooms and suites are perched on the property’s topmost floors. Restaurants at the Thompson include Burger Joint, a popular burger eatery that is open for lunch and dinner; Parker’s, a restaurant on the hotel’s main level that features live music and crafted cocktails named after famous jazz songs; and Indian Accent, an upscale dining experience by Chef Manish Mehrotra that offers …

September 18, 2024

Development Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

SCALE Lending Provides $135M Construction Loan for Bronx Multifamily Projects

by Taylor Williams September 17, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — SCALE Lending, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, has provided a $135 million construction loan for 261 Grand Concourse and 315 Grand Concourse, two adjacent multifamily projects that will be located in the Mott Haven area of The Bronx. The two buildings will rise 14 stories and house 405 units between them. Residences will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, and the development will also include 136 parking spaces and a 5,100-square-foot shared recreation space. Landstone Capital arranged the 24-month loan on behalf of the developer, Beitel Group, which acquired the sites in April 2022 and subsequently demolished existing structures. Completion is slated for late 2025.

September 17, 2024

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

CBRE Arranges 22,530 SF Office Lease in Manhattan’s Flatiron District

by Taylor Williams September 17, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — CBRE has arranged a 22,530-square-foot office lease at 111 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The tenant, beverage provider Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) will relocate its corporate headquarters from 250 Park Avenue to the entire second floor of the 13-story building, which was originally constructed in 1895. Jason Frazier and Jesse de la Rama of CBRE represented Vita Coco in the lease negotiations. The Winter Organization owns the building.

September 17, 2024

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Philo TV Signs 8,100 SF Office Lease in Downtown Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams September 17, 2024

NEW YORK CITY — Philo TV has signed an 8,100-square-foot office lease in downtown Brooklyn. The San Francisco-based provider of streaming services is taking space on the 18th floor of One Willoughby Square, a 34-story building that is the tallest in the borough. Paul Amrich, Neil King, Zachary Price, Alex D’amario and James Ackerson of CBRE represented the landlord, JEMB Realty, in the lease negotiations. Catherine Vilar of The Kaufman Organization represented Philo TV.

September 17, 2024

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