New York

Rosewood Realty Arranges Sale of Two Mixed-Use Buildings in Manhattan for $14M

by David Cohen March 28, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the sale of two five-story mixed-use buildings located at 943 and 973 Columbus Ave. in Manhattan for $14 million at a capitalization rate of 5.2 percent. The two buildings combined span 18,123 square feet. Built in 1910, the properties feature 36 apartments and four retail stores. Aaron Jungreis of Rosewood represented the seller, the Orbach Group. Ben Khakshoor represented the buyer, the Mehta family. The two properties are one-half mile southeast of Columbia University.

March 28, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity New York Northeast

Stubblebine Co./CORFAC International Arranges 180,000 SF Industrial Lease in Newburgh

by David Cohen March 27, 2018

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — The Stubblebine Co./CORFAC International has arranged a 180,000-square-foot industrial lease for Gekay Sales & Service Co. at 3 Enterprise Drive in Newburgh. Gekay specializes in fountain system repairs in the soft drink and vending machine industries. David and James Stubblebine of Stubblebine Co. represented the tenant while Art Ross and Lisa Ann Pollakowski of Newmark Knight Frank represented the landlord, Newburgh Industrial Associates. The property, which features 24-foot ceiling heights and 33 loading docks, was previously a distribution facility and is located seven miles east of Stewart International Airport.

March 27, 2018

Illinois Midwest New York Northeast

ReadyCap Commercial Expands Bridge Lending Team in New York, Chicago

by David Cohen March 27, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — ReadyCap Commercial has hired new team members in Chicago and New York to expand its bridge lending team. Fernando Mendez has been hired as associate director and Joram Coxworth has been hired as a production analyst for the New York City office. Mark Blaha has been hired as director of originations for the Chicago and Midwest regions. Blaha has more than seven years of commercial real estate lending and finance experience in the Chicago and Midwest markets. Coxworth previously served as a credit analyst with M&T Bank and was added to the New York City office to support originations. The bridge lending team is headquartered at the Sutherland Asset Management offices located in New York City.

March 27, 2018

Acquisitions Company News Illinois Midwest New York Northeast Property Type Retail Top Stories

Brookfield to Buy Mall Owner GGP for $9.25B in Cash Plus Stock

by John Nelson March 27, 2018

NEW YORK AND CHICAGO — Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) has agreed to acquire all remaining shares of GGP Inc. (NYSE: GGP), a Chicago-based mall owner. BPY, a global real estate company based in New York City, and its affiliates already hold a 34 percent stake in GGP. The deal struck between the two parties is for GGP shareholders to receive $23.50 per share in cash, a total cash consideration of $9.25 billion. Alternately, shareholders may elect to receive stock in either BPY or a new REIT that BPY plans to list on one of the major U.S. exchanges. “This is a compelling transaction that enables GGP shareholders to receive premium value for their shares and gives them the ability to participate in the long-term upside of their investment,” says Brian Kingston, CEO of BPY. The newly agreed-upon deal comprises a cash-to-equity ratio of 61/39, which is more cash-centric than BPY’s original 50/50 cash-to-equity offer to acquire the remainder of GGP last November. Shares in the new REIT will be equivalent to that of a BPY unit. BPY’s parent company, Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM), has guaranteed the exchange of the shares between the two stocks (totaling 254 million units) …

March 27, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Rosewood Realty Facilitates Sale of $44.1M Apartment Building in Manhattan

by David Cohen March 26, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the sale of a 56,700-square-foot apartment building in Manhattan for $44.1 million. Located at 1274-1275 Fifth Ave., the six-story, 54-unit building sold at a capitalization rate of 2.71 percent. Former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who held office from 1934-1945, lived in the penthouse of the building shortly before Gracie Mansion became the official mayoral residence in 1942. Billy Billitzer of Rosewood Realty represented the buyer, Akelius Real Estate Management. Aaron Jungreis, also of Rosewood, represented the seller, Ofer Yardeni’s Stonehenge Partners. The property is located just east of Central Park on Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile.

March 26, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

GFI Realty Services Brokers Sale of 46-Unit Apartment Building in Brooklyn for $12.5M

by David Cohen March 26, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — GFI Realty Services has arranged the sale of a six-story, 46-unit apartment building in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn for $12.5 million. The pre-war property, located at 218 74th St., consists of 16 studios, 28 one-bedroom units and a couple of two-bedroom units, all of which are rent-stabilized. Yosef Katz and Natan Safdieh of GFI Realty represented the seller in the transaction, Madeleine Behette, a local investor. Erik Yankelovich, also of GFI, procured the buyer, Meridian Properties. The property is located on a tree-lined block between Ridge Boulevard and 3rd Avenue.

March 26, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Westbridge Realty Arranges Sale of Six-Unit Apartment Building in Queens for $2.2M

by David Cohen March 26, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Westbridge Realty Group has arranged the sale of a 5,600-square-foot apartment building located at 20-35 Gates Ave in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens. The vacant six-unit building, which was built in 1930, sold for $2.2 million. The sales price equates to $379,000 per unit. Adam Traub and Isaac Shrem of Westbridge Realty represented both the buyer, an active investor in Queens, and the seller, a long-term holder who purchased the property in 1985.

March 26, 2018

Acquisitions New York Northeast Office

Rosewood Arranges Sale of 21,000 SF Medical Office Building in Long Island for $9.7M

by David Cohen March 23, 2018

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Rosewood Realty Group has arranged the sale of a two-story medical office building in Southampton for $9.7 million at a 6.8 percent capitalization rate. Built in 1996, the 21,606-square-foot building is located 92 miles east of Manhattan at 365 County Road 39A and sits on 2.4 acres of land. Aaron Jungreis of Rosewood represented the seller, Benton Plaza LLC. Rosewood’s Jack Zalta represented the buyer, a private investor.

March 23, 2018

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

Harborview Arranges $63M Bridge-to-HUD Loan for Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn

by David Cohen March 23, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Harborview Capital Partners, a commercial real estate finance, equity and advisory firm, has arranged a $63 million bridge-to-HUD loan for a skilled nursing facility and two adult day care centers in Brooklyn. The loan refinances existing debt. The local borrower plans to improve the facility with a new rehabilitation gym. Further details on the borrower and facilities were not disclosed. David Nussbaum and Jeffrey Fuchs of Harborview negotiated the transaction.

March 23, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Savitt Partners Secures Four Leases Totaling 19,000 SF in Midtown Manhattan

by David Cohen March 23, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Savitt Partners, which owns 530 Seventh Avenue, a 490,000-square-foot office property in Midtown Manhattan, has executed several new leases at the property. Influential Network, an artificial intelligence marketplace, has signed a 1,700-square-foot lease; online designer jewelry marketplace TrueFacet extended its 6,600-square-foot lease with an additional 3,500 square feet; media agency Junction37 inked a deal for 2,100 square feet; and customer experience platform Kustomer renewed its 5,150-square-foot lease. Brian Neugeboren, Nicole Goetz and Bob Savitt of Savitt Partners arranged the lease transactions. Built in 1930, 530 Seventh Avenue is located two blocks south of Times Square at the intersection of 7th Avenue and West 39th Street. It is also the home of The Skylark, a classically styled cocktail lounge.

March 23, 2018

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