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Crow Holdings Underway on 834,800 SF Industrial Project in Wallkill, New York

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2025

WALLKILL, N.Y. — Crow Holdings Development is underway on construction of an 834,800-square-foot industrial project in Wallkill, about 70 miles north of New York City. Golden Triangle Logistics Center will be a 92-acre development with two buildings that will total 535,600 and 299,200 square feet. The first building, which is slated for a summer delivery, will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 88 dock doors and parking for 83 trailers and 422 cars. JLL originally brokered the land sale behind Golden Triangle Logistics Center and has also been retained as the leasing agent.

January 28, 2025

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Rockella Signs 16,243 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Rockella has signed a 15-year, 16,243-square-foot office lease at 520 Eighth Ave. in Midtown Manhattan. The provider of creative office and artistic workspaces will move into its space on the 24th floor of the 26-story, 860,000-square-foot building, which was originally constructed in 1926, later this spring. Matthew Mandell represented the landlord, GFP Real Estate, in the lease negotiations on an internal basis. Michael Joseph and Aidan Campbell of Colliers represented the tenant.

January 28, 2025

Acquisitions Hospitality New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 320-Room Hotel Portfolio in Syracuse

by Taylor Williams January 27, 2025

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a portfolio of two hotels totaling 320 units in Syracuse. The portfolio consists of the 197-room former Holiday Inn Syracuse Liverpool and the 123-room Staybridge Suites Syracuse Liverpool. Hotel amenities include indoor pools, business centers, fitness centers and complimentary airport shuttles. Jerry Swon and Eric Anton of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction, and Swon also procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

January 27, 2025

Civic Leasing Activity New York Northeast

Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School Signs 44,114 SF Lease in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams January 24, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — The Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School has signed a 44,114-square-foot lease in Brooklyn. The turnkey space is located within the building at 2520 Church Ave. in the Flatbush area and was formerly occupied by St. Gregory The Great Catholic Academy. The school will first serve kindergarten and first grade students, with plans to expand through fifth grade and ultimately through eighth grade. Lindsay Ornstein, Jake Cinti and Kate Whitman of OPEN Impact Real Estate represented the school in the lease negotiations. William O’Brien of M.C. O’Brien Inc. represented the unnamed landlord.

January 24, 2025

Development Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Office Retail Top Stories

NuVerse Advisors Receives $99M Construction Loan for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in New York City

by Channing Hamilton January 24, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — NuVerse Advisors LLC has received a $99 million construction loan to convert The Emmet Building, a 17-story office building at 95 Madison Ave. in New York City, for residential use. The vacant property was originally constructed between 1911 and 1912 as a loft office building with grade-level retail space. The building will be converted into 65 residential condominiums across 108,000 square feet, along with 17,000 square feet of retail space and 3,400 square feet of office space. Internal demolition is currently in progress. However, an expected delivery date was not disclosed. The conversion is sponsored by NuVerse Advisors’ S3 Multi Strategy Global Fund, with Sunlight Development as a strategic partner and general contractor. BHI — the U.S. branch of Tel Aviv, Israel-based Bank Hapoalim BM — is the senior lender in the financing. Under the terms of the loan, BHI will provide $40 million of debt. The company has worked with several financial partners to arrange the remainder of the financing. “BHI was a trusted partner in financing the acquisition of this property this past summer and we’re thrilled to work together again now as we redevelop this property for residential use,” said Dov Schlein, managing …

January 24, 2025

Affordable Housing Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

Merchants Capital Provides $129.1M Financing for Affordable Housing Renovations in New York City

by Hayden Spiess January 22, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $129.1 million in financing for the renovation of three affordable housing developments located on the east side of The Bronx borough in New York City. The renovations will total $419.6 million, according to Merchants Capital. Comprising 952 units across six residential buildings, the properties include Boston Road Plaza, Boston Secor and Middletown Plaza. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, owns and manages the trio of affordable housing communities. Merchants Capital provided a New York Housing Development Corp. (NYHDC) Freddie Mac Risk Share loan under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The properties will transition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 program as part of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion platform. The Bronx Revitalization Collaborative (BRC), a joint venture between Beacon Communities, Kalel Cos. and MBD Community Housing Corp., is leading renovations at the properties in partnership with NYCHA. Renovations will include upgrades to interiors, exteriors and shared spaces; bathroom and kitchen improvements; new doors, flooring and paint; new roofs; modernized elevators; complimentary Wi-Fi; and upgrades to the HVAC and plumbing systems. Repairs are currently underway …

January 22, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast

Terreno Realty Buys Queens Industrial Building for $50.1M

by Taylor Williams January 21, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Terreno Realty Corp., an investment firm with offices in metro Seattle, San Francisco and New York City, has purchased a 33,000-square-foot industrial building in Queens for $50.1 million. The building sits on a 2.6-acre site at 49-15 Maspeth Ave. and features 40 dock-high and four grade-level loading positions, as well as parking for 31 cars and 50 trailers. The property was 100 percent leased at the time of sale to an HVAC and industrial products distributor. The seller was not disclosed. The sales price translates to a cap rate of 4.5 percent.

January 21, 2025

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

CBRE to Open 64,350 SF ‘Global Financial Headquarters’ Office in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams January 21, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — CBRE will open a 64,350-square-foot “global financial headquarters” office at 390 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The space spans six floors within the building, which is known locally as Lever House and recently underwent a $100 million capital improvement program. Coworking concept Industrious, which CBRE recently agreed to acquire, designed and will operate the space. Occupancy is slated for the fourth quarter. A partnership between WatermanClark and Brookfield Properties owns 390 Park Avenue.

January 21, 2025

Hospitality Loans New York Northeast Top Stories

Benefit Street Partners Provides $135M in Financing for Empire Hotel in Manhattan

by Kristin Harlow January 20, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Benefit Street Partners (BSP) has provided $135 million in financing for the 427-room Empire Hotel in Manhattan. The financing consists of a $120 million senior loan and a $15 million mezzanine loan. Specific loan terms were not disclosed. The name of the borrower and hotel owner was also not released, but multiple media outlets report that the Chetrit Group owns the hotel. BSP allocated the loans across its commercial real estate platform, including a portion to Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. Completed in 1901 and renovated in 2013, the hotel is located at 44 W. 63rd St., about two miles from the Empire State Building and at the nexus of the borough’s Midtown and Upper West Side districts. The pet-friendly hotel offers a mix of traditional accommodations, including two- and three-bedroom suites, that are furnished with flatscreen TVs and mini refrigerators. Amenities include a rooftop pool and bar/lounge, as well as a fitness center. “The Empire Hotel represents a strategic addition to our commercial real estate portfolio, showcasing the flexibility and value that our platform delivers to borrowers,” says Brian Buffone, head of real estate operations at BSP. BSP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, …

January 20, 2025

Development Loans New York Northeast

S3 Capital Provides $79M Construction Loan for Midtown Manhattan Multifamily Project

by Taylor Williams January 20, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — S3 Capital, the lending arm of locally based investment firm Spruce Capital Partners, has provided a $79 million construction loan for a multifamily project in Midtown Manhattan. The building at 250 W. 49th St. will rise 28 stories and house 138 units and 5,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities will include an art room, music room, golf simulator, library, screening room, fitness center, tenant lounge, billiards area, outdoor lounge, bocce court, zen garden, rooftop lounge and an outdoor cinema. The borrower and developer is Chess Builders.

January 20, 2025

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