New York

Qatar-based Investor Receives $503M Refinancing for Hotel Portfolio in NYC, Miami, D.C.

by Kristin Harlow August 17, 2018

NEW YORK CITY, MIAMI AND WASHINGTON, D.C. — Qatar-based Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Co. (ARTIC) has received $503 million in refinancing for a three-property hotel portfolio totaling 1,049 rooms in New York City, Miami and Washington, D.C. HFF arranged three floating-rate loans through Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies for the refinancing. The breakdown includes: a $290 million loan for The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel; a $132 million loan for the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami; and an $81 million loan for the St. Regis Washington, D.C. Each loan carries a four-year term. Originally developed in 1952, The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel houses 685 rooms and 9,100 square feet of retail space. The 22-story hotel is located in Times Square at 790 7th Ave. ARTIC will continue to operate the hotel and plans to redevelop the property into a much taller mixed-use tower. Once redeveloped, the building will include 44,000 square feet of LED signage wrapping the base, 134,000 square feet of retail space, 250 hotel rooms and 150 luxury condominium residences. The St. Regis Bal Harbour is a 27-story luxury hotel in Miami with 192 guest rooms and 24 condo units. The hotel features the Remède Spa, two pools, a …

August 17, 2018

Loans Mixed-Use New York

NKF Capital Markets Secures $60M Recapitalization for Mixed-Use Project in Brooklyn

by David Cohen August 16, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — NKF Capital Markets has secured a $60 million loan for the recapitalization of an eight-story mixed-use project under development in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. Located at 325 Lafayette Ave., the property will include 116 apartment units, 40 parking spaces and 16,943 square feet of street-level retail space. Key Food and Starbucks have pre-leased space at the property. Amenities will include a rooftop terrace, fitness center and a media and gaming lounge. NKF secured the loan on behalf of Slate Property Group. The lender was undisclosed. The project is scheduled for completion sometime this fall.

August 16, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity New York Northeast

Atlantic Plywood Corp. Signs 46,000 SF Industrial Lease in Farmingdale, New York

by David Cohen August 15, 2018

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lumber supplier Atlantic Plywood Corp. has signed a 46,161-square-foot industrial lease in Farmingdale. Located on a 2.2-acre site at 220 Smith St., the facility features 18-foot clear heights, multiple loading docks and is fully fenced. Barry Cohorsky, Brian Pinnola and Matthew Giugliano of NAI represented Atlantic Plywood in the transaction. The landlord was represented by Brian Lee and Dan Marcus of Newmark Knight Frank.

August 15, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $3M Sale of Apartment Building in Queens

by David Cohen August 13, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $3 million sale of an eight-unit apartment building in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. The sales price equates to approximately $511 per square foot and a 4.3 percent capitalization rate. Thomas A. Donovan, Tommy Lin, Eugene Kim and Robert Rappa of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also undisclosed. The property, which is located at 28-08 23rd Ave., consists of eight two-bedroom apartment units. Four units are rent-stabilized, one is rent-controlled and three are free-market.

August 13, 2018

Loans Multifamily New York Seniors Housing

BMO Harris, Wells Fargo Arrange $200M Loan for Seniors Housing Redevelopment in Brooklyn

by David Cohen August 10, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — BMO Harris Healthcare Real Estate Finance and Wells Fargo Bank National Association have arranged a $200 million loan to support the redevelopment of the former Leverich Towers Hotel in Brooklyn into a seniors housing community. The companies acted as lead arrangers as bookrunners on the transaction, which refinances the acquisition and redevelopment loans. BMO acted as administrative agent and Wells Fargo partnered with Capital One to form the syndicate for the facility. The project will convert the building into a 314,000-square-foot, 273-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community. The borrowers are Kayne Anderson and Watermark Retirement Communities.

August 10, 2018

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

PCCP Provides $168.5M Loan to Refinance Luxury Apartment Building in Manhattan

by Kristin Harlow August 10, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — PCCP has provided a $168.5 million senior loan to refinance a 280-unit luxury apartment building in the Hell’s Kitchen submarket of Manhattan. The 14-story property is located at 535 W. 43rd St. The borrower, a joint venture between Patrinely Group, USAA Real Estate and DHA Capital, completed development of the property in mid-2016. The asset is currently 93 percent occupied. Steve Kohn, Gideon Gil, Chris Moyer and Noble Carpenter III of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the loan. The property comprises two towers with 218 market-rate units and 62 affordable housing units. A courtyard garden and glass-enclosed walkway bridge connect the two towers. Floor plans include a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. More than 28,000 square feet of amenity space includes two rooftop gardens, a fitness center and yoga area, game room, media room, club lounge, communal kitchen and children’s playroom. Hell’s Kitchen, which has historically consisted of old warehouses and small multifamily properties, has experienced an influx of development in recent years. The activity has largely been led by the rezoning of the Hudson Rail Yards. Upon completion, the Hudson Yards redevelopment project will feature more than 18 million square feet of commercial and …

August 10, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York

Greystone Arranges $54.8M Freddie Mac Loan for Multifamily Building in Brooklyn

by David Cohen August 9, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has arranged a $54.8 million Freddie Mac loan for The Dean, a 120-unit multifamily community in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Located at 1040 Dean St., the eight-story property features a roof deck, lounge, fitness center and onsite parking. Anthony Cristi of Greystone arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac CME loan, which is designed for new construction assets nearing stabilization. Yoel Goldman of All Year Holdings owns the building.

August 9, 2018

Acquisitions Development New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $8M Sale of Development Site in Long Island City

by David Cohen August 9, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $8 million sale of a 49,790-buildable-square-foot development site in Long Island City. Stephen R. Preuss, Denise Prevete-Tempone and Andreas Efthymiou of Cushman & Wakefield represented both the buyer, Midpiece 9th Street LLC., and the seller, J&N Development, in the transaction. The property is located at 3823-3829 9th St.

August 9, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Warshaw Burstein Signs 40,000 SF Lease in Manhattan Office Tower

by David Cohen August 9, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Warshaw Burstein LLP has signed a 15-year, 40,383-square-foot office lease at 575 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan. The law firm will occupy the entire seventh floor of the building. Michael Burgio of Cushman & Wakefield represented Warshaw Burstein in the transaction. Newmark Knight Frank represented the landlord, a joint venture comprising George Comfort & Sons, Angelo Gordon & Co. and Normandy Real Estate Partners. The 35-story, 745,400-square-foot office tower has recently undergone a series of renovations that included a full redesign of the building’s lobby, upgrades to the elevators and the construction of a new entrance.

August 9, 2018

Acquisitions Mixed-Use New York

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $61M Sale of Development Site in Brooklyn

by David Cohen August 8, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $61 million sale of a 95,000-square-foot development site in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. Located at 313-331 Bond St., the property’s M2-1 zoning regulations allows for 185,040 of buildable square feet, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Stephen Palmese, Winfield Clifford, James Berluti and William Barrett of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. All Year Management purchased the property and plans to build a mixed-use project on the site.

August 8, 2018

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