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Architecture Firm Signs 10,156 SF Office Lease Expansion in Manhattan

by Alex Patton February 5, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — E4H Architecture, a firm which designs hospitals and other medical health facilities, has signed a 10,156-square-foot office lease expansion for its office in the Garment District of Manhattan. The firm signed a 10-year lease for the entire sixth floor of an office building located at 15 W. 37th St. The firm will move its operations from its original 5,700-square-foot space on the 16th floor of the same building in the second quarter of this year. Norman Bobrow and David Badner of Norman Bobrow & Co. represented E4H in the lease negotiations. Jarad Winter, J.D. Cohen, William Cohen and Steven Levy of Newmark Knight Frank represented the landlord, Kamber Management.

February 5, 2020

Market Reports New York Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail

Savvy Retailers ‘Recalibrate’ in New York City

by Taylor Williams February 5, 2020

Manhattan has long been one of the most competitive retail markets in the country due to two characteristics of its population: an incredible density and high incomes among residents and workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the average weekly wage of Manhattan’s private sector workforce was $3,153 in the first quarter of 2019, much higher than the national average of $1,184 per week. In addition to its residential base, tourism plays a strong role in Manhattan’s retail sales. Marketing agency NYC & Co. projects that New York City will host 67 million visitors this year, up from approximately 65 million in 2018. While these demographic factors have kept Manhattan’s brick-and-mortar retail market somewhat insulated from e-commerce and other factors affecting the industry, the borough has not been completely shielded from the woes affecting the retail industry. Pocket-sized technology offers immediate access to everything from groceries and apparel to cars and construction materials, forcing brick-and-mortar retailers to get creative with their shopping experiences in order to avoid closing stores. Manhattan remains a top-tier market that commands rents above the national average. But the net result of e-commerce and asking rents that don’t match operating costs is a shift in …

February 5, 2020

New York Northeast Retail Top Stories

Macy’s to Close 125 Stores, Consolidate Headquarters in New York City

by Kristin Harlow February 5, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) has unveiled plans to close 125 of its least productive stores over the next three years. The retailer will also close its offices in San Francisco, downtown Cincinnati and Lorain, Ohio, leaving the New York City office as the sole corporate headquarters. The reorganization strategy also includes increasing the Macy’s digital platform, while optimizing its brick-and-mortar portfolio and lowering overhead costs. Beginning this year, Macy’s expects the strategy to generate annual gross savings of approximately $1.5 billion, to be fully realized by year-end 2022. “We will focus our resources on the healthy parts of our business, directly address the unhealthy parts of the business and explore new revenue streams,” says Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO of Macy’s. “Over the past three years, we have shown we can grow the top line; however, we have significant work to do to improve the bottom line.” The 125 stores that Macy’s plans to close account for approximately $1.4 billion in annual sales and one-fifth of its store footprint. Thirty of the stores are in the process of closure now. Steve Horwitz, a professor in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University in Muncie, …

February 5, 2020

Development New York Northeast Office

HAP Investments Tops Out 20-Story Residential Property in Manhattan

by Alex Patton February 4, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — HAP Investments LLC has topped out HAP Eight, a 20-story residential property in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The property comprises two side-by-side towers featuring 112 multifamily units and 87 condominium residences. The two buildings will share amenities, including a fitness facility, pool and parking deck. DXA Studio Architects designed the project, which is slated for completion in early 2021.

February 4, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Retail

Sweetgreen Salad Chain Signs 3,500 SF Retail Lease at 10 Grand Central in Manhattan

by Alex Patton February 4, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Salad chain Sweetgreen has signed a 3,500-square-foot retail lease at 10 Grand Central, a 35-story office building in Midtown Manhattan. The fast-casual restaurant will occupy the ground-floor retail space at the building fronting 44th Street this summer. Jacqueline Klinger of TSCG represented Sweetgreen in the lease negotiations. Henry Henderson represented the landlord, Marx Realty, on an internal basis.

February 4, 2020

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Morgan Stanley Provides $43.8M Loan to Refinance Bronx Multifamily Portfolio

by Alex Patton February 3, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Morgan Stanley has provided a $43.8 million loan to refinance a six-property multifamily portfolio in the Bronx. The loan, which Morgan Stanley provided to Timberger East Real Estate, features a fixed rate of 3.74 percent and ten years of full-term, interest-only payments. The properties include 305 total units and are located at 104 W. 190th St., 1055 Grand Concourse, 1354 Commonwealth Ave., 2085 Valentine Ave., 2264 Creston Ave. and 3425 Knox Ave. Bryan Manz, Rob Serra and Emil DePasquale of Black Bear Capital Partners secured the loan.

February 3, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Colliers Negotiates 36,248 SF Office Lease Renewal at The Seagram Building in Manhattan

by Alex Patton February 3, 2020

NEW YORK CITY —Colliers International has negotiated a 36,248-square-foot office lease for multifamily and commercial REIT Arbor Realty Trust Inc. at The Seagram Building in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 375 Park Ave., the 38-story building was completed in 1958. Arbor previously occupied 16,000 square feet on the 34th floor and has now expanded its operations to the entire 29th and 30th floors on a 10-year term. Ted Koltis and Reid Longley of Colliers represented Arbor in the lease negotiations. AJ Camhi and Kevin West represented the building owner, RFR Holding, on an internal basis.

February 3, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Retail

Warby Parker Opens 2,564 SF Store in Brooklyn

by Alex Patton February 3, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Eyewear retailer Warby Parker has opened a 2,564-square-foot store in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. The two-story building is located at 208 Flatbrush Ave., near the Barclays Center. Brian Katz and Scott Sher of Katz & Associates represented Warby Parker in the lease negotiations. Pintchick Associates Ltd. is the landlord.

February 3, 2020

Acquisitions New York Northeast Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop Acquires AKS Capital Partners

by Alex Patton January 31, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has acquired New York City-based capital markets advisory firm AKS Capital Partners. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz and Adam Schwartz, who lead the 15-person AKS team, will join Walker & Dunlop as senior managing directors and co-heads of the New York capital markets practice. The team will focus on sourcing and structuring financing for all commercial real estate asset classes nationally, as well as expanding Walker & Dunlop’s client base and capital markets capabilities. The sales price was undisclosed.

January 31, 2020

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

CBRE Negotiates 52,400 SF Office Lease at Trinity Centre in Manhattan

by Alex Patton January 31, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — CBRE has negotiated a 52,400-square-foot office lease for advertising agency Johannes Leonardo at Trinity Centre, a two-building office complex located at 111-115 Broadway. The company will take occupancy of the space beginning in July. Adam Foster, Brad Gerla, Adam Leshowitz and Mike Rizzo of CBRE represented the building owner, Capital Properties, in the lease negotiations. Daniel Breiman of Olmstead Properties represented Johannes Leonardo.

January 31, 2020

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