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MGM Resorts, MGM Growth Properties to Acquire Empire City Casino in Yonkers for $850M

by David Cohen June 4, 2018

YONKERS, N.Y. — MGM Resorts International and MGM Growth Properties LLC have announced plans to acquire the property and operations associated with the Empire City Casino’s race track and casino for $850 million. MGM Resorts will buy the property, then transfer it to its real estate subsidiary, MGM Growth Properties, and execute a sale-leaseback transaction to make MGM Resorts the tenant on the 97-acre site. The transactions are expected to close in the first quarter. MGM Resorts will pay $850 million, including the refinancing of Empire City’s outstanding debt, which is expected to be $245 million. MGM Resorts has also agreed to pay an additional $50 million if Empire City is awarded a license for live table games on or prior to Dec. 31, 2022 and MGM Resorts accepts such license by Dec. 31, 2024. Empire City serves approximately 16 million eligible gaming customers in southern New York and is located only 15 miles from Times Square in Manhattan. The casino offers gaming, dining, and entertainment as well as slots, electronic table games and live horse racing.

June 4, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.2M Sale of Apartment Community in Harlem

by David Cohen June 4, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 1975 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, a 20-unit apartment community located in Harlem. The property sold for $5.2 million at a cap rate of 3.7 percent. Peter Von Der Ahe, Joe Koicim, Seth Glasser and Jacob Kahn of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. The buyer was Le Vian Properties. The 13,943-square-foot building features 37 feet of frontage on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

June 4, 2018

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast

Meridian Capital Arranges $4.5M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Queens

by David Cohen June 4, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $4.5 million refinancing for a 40-unit multifamily property in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. The 10-year loan, which was provided by a balance sheet lender, features a 4 percent interest rate with two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was undisclosed. Michael Homapour of Meridian arranged the financing. The four-story property is located on 88th Street in northwestern Queens.

June 4, 2018

Loans Mixed-Use New York Northeast

JLL Arranges $104M Refinancing for Mixed-Use Property in Brooklyn

by David Cohen June 1, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged a $104 million loan to refinance Redbridge, an 85,000-square-foot mixed-use residential and retail property in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property is located at 237–241 Bedford Ave., 160–164 North 4th St. and 159–173 North 3rd St. Retail tenants at Redbridge include Sephora, Alo Yoga, Flywheel, by Chloe, Dig Inn, Sweetgreen and UVA Wines. JLL worked on behalf of RedSky Capital, JZ Capital Partners and Waterbridge Capital to place the loan with JP Morgan Chase & Co. RedSky Capital acquired the portfolio in 2012. The portfolio also includes 20,000 square feet of retail space at 247 Bedford Ave., which is currently occupied by Apple Inc. and The Corcoran Group.

June 1, 2018

Development Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

WinnDevelopment Officially Opens Active Adult Community in Rochester, New York

by David Cohen June 1, 2018

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — WinnDevelopment has officially opened The Landmark at Sibley Square, an active adult community located at 250 East Main St. in Rochester. Designed for active residents 55 and older, the units are located on floors 7 and 8 of the 1.1 million-square-foot building. The Landmark features one- and two-bedroom units with amenities that include a 24-hour fitness center, community space with a kitchen and living room, a library and a dog park. The opening of The Landmark follows the completion of the 104-unit Spectra at Sibley Square apartments on floors 9-12 of the building. Floors 3-5 have recently been approved for workforce housing with construction scheduled to begin later this year.

June 1, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.6M Sale of Warehouse in West Side Manhattan

by David Cohen June 1, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.6 million sale of 621 West 55th St., a two-story warehouse on the west side of Manhattan. John J. Stewart, James O’Leary and Nicholas Biedron of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. The buyer was also a private investor. The 5,966-square-foot property measures 30 feet by 100 feet and is located less than a block from the West Side Highway.

June 1, 2018

Acquisitions New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $5M Sale of School Building in Queens

by David Cohen June 1, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the $5 million sale of a school building located at 132-10-132-16 Jamaica Ave. in Queens. The 12,360-square-foot property is currently net leased to the City of New York and has been operating as the New York City Public School, District 28 Pre-K Center since 2014. The property features 112 feet of street frontage and approximately 1,000 square feet of exterior land. Stephen R. Preuss of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, 132-10 Jamaica Ave Realty Corp., in the transaction. The buyer was Solomon Isakov.

June 1, 2018

Loans Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Meridian Capital Arranges $7.4M Bridge Financing for Mixed-Use Property in Brooklyn

by David Cohen May 31, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Merdian Capital Group has arranged $7.4 million in bridge financing for a mixed-use property located on Metropolitan Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The sponsor’s existing loan was maturing, and the company is waiting on a certificate of occupancy before refinancing with a traditional, long-term, balance sheet lender. Meridian arranged an 18-month bridge loan with a rate of 7.8 percent with interest-only payments. Judah Hammer and Michael Ryback of Meridian arranged the transaction. The four-story property features 17 studio, one- and two-bedroom units as well as three retail tenants on the ground level.

May 31, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

CallisonRTKL Signs 10-Year Lease at Woolworth Building in Manhattan

by David Cohen May 31, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Global design firm CallisonRTKL has signed a 10-year lease at the Woolworth Building at 233 Broadway in Manhattan. Mitchell Konsker and David Dusek of JLL represented CallisonRTKL in the transaction. The Lawrence Group represented the building’s owner, The Witkoff Group. CallisonRTKL signed a 28,096-square-foot lease for the entire 16th floor of the building. Architect Cass Gilbert designed The Woolworth Building, which opened in 1912. From 1912 until 1930, it was the world’s tallest building. The Witkoff Group acquired the property in 1998 and restored the historic building.

May 31, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast Student Housing

OC Ventures Acquires 640-Bed Student Housing Community Near Buffalo

by David Cohen May 31, 2018

Amherst, N.Y. — China-based real estate private equity fund OC Ventures has acquired Twenty 91 North, a 640-bed student housing community located near the University at Buffalo in Amherst. TSB Realty brokered the acquisition of the property from University Student Living and Harrison Street Real Estate. The community was built in 2016, and offers shared amenities including a resort-style pool; a game area with a pool table, ping-pong and shuffleboard; a study lounge; computer lab; fitness center; and private shuttle service.

May 31, 2018

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