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Lee & Associates Arranges 16,000 SF Lease for Fitness Factory Health Club in Yonkers

by David Cohen July 10, 2018

YONKERS, N.Y. — Lee & Associates has arranged a 16,000-square-foot lease at RXR Realty’s Larkin Plaza developmentin Yonkers for Fitness Factory Health Club. Larkin Plaza is a three-building, mixed-use residential and retail project, which will feature 439 residential units. Steve Lorenzo, Mitchell Salmon and Chris Ventura of Lee & Associates represented both the tenant and the landlord, RXR Realty, in the transaction. Fitness Factory Health Club signed a 15-year lease. The health club, which offers strength and cardio equipment, group classes, personal training, and nutrition is scheduled to open in early 2019.

July 10, 2018

Acquisitions Development Mixed-Use New York Northeast Office Top Stories

Walt Disney Co. Strikes $650M Deal to Develop New Downtown Manhattan Headquarters

by John Nelson July 10, 2018

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has acquired development rights in downtown Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood for $650 million. The 4 Hudson Square site covers a full city block bordered by Hudson, Varick, Vandam and Spring streets. The global media firm plans to move its New York operations to the new site, including 1.2 million square feet of office and production space for WABC-TV, ABC News, Live with Kelly and Ryan and The View. According to ABC-7, Good Morning America will continue to broadcast from Times Square and Disney Streaming Services will relocate from Chelsea Market to the Hudson Square site. “We’re announcing plans to build an incredible new state-of-the-art facility at 4 Hudson Square in downtown Manhattan that will ensure our employees have everything they need to do their best work and lead the way forward,” said Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of Disney. “This move represents a historic step forward toward our long-term vision for our New York operations. The Hudson Square district is rapidly becoming a dynamic, innovative hub for media, technology and other creative businesses. We are pleased and proud to be joining this exciting community.” According to Iger, the new facility will …

July 10, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Concordia Care Inc. Signs 12,000 SF Lease at Office Park in New Jersey

by David Cohen July 9, 2018

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Concordia Care Inc. has signed a 12,494-square-foot lease at 25 Hanover Road Corporate Center in Florham Park. Peter Shikar of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of property owner, The Silverman Group. At 134,458 square feet, 25 Hanover Road Corporate Center is located approximately 16 miles west of Newark. The Silverman Group recently completed capital improvements that included a new fitness center, conference center, a new café and renovated common areas.

July 9, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity New York Northeast

Milvado Property Group Signs JB Prince to 21,000 SF Industrial Lease on Long Island

by David Cohen July 6, 2018

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — Milvado Property Group has signed culinary equipment supplier JB Prince to a 21,000-square-foot industrial lease at 79 Express Street in Plainview. The length of the lease was not disclosed. 79 Express Street is a 72,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing building located 33 miles east of Manhattan. JLL represented JB Prince in the transaction. Milvado was represented in-house by Regional Property Director David Hercman.

July 6, 2018

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Fisher Brothers Signs GoldPoint Partners to 29,768 SF Office Lease In Manhattan

by David Cohen July 5, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Fisher Brothers has signed GoldPoint Partners to a 29,768-square-foot lease at 299 Park Ave. in Midtown Manhattan. The property is one of Fisher Brothers’ signature buildings. GoldPoint Partners, a global financial firm, signed a 15-year lease to occupy the entire 37th floor of the 42-story building. The tower was constructed in 1967 and occupies the full block between 48th and 49th streets. Richard Bernstein, Steve Braun and Christine Colley of Cushman & Wakefield represented GoldPoint Partners in the transaction. Fisher Brothers was represented in-house by Marc Packman and Clark Briffel, as well as by Andrew Sachs and Pete Shimkin of Newmark Knight Frank.

July 5, 2018

Acquisitions Hospitality New York Northeast Top Stories

Qatar-Owned Fund Acquires New York’s Historic Plaza Hotel for $600M

by Camren Skelton July 5, 2018

NEW YORK — A hospitality fund controlled by the state of Qatar has acquired New York’s historic Plaza Hotel for $600 million, according to Reuters. Katara Hospitality bought the majority stake held by Indian business group Sahara India Pariwar, along with a 25 percent stake held by New York-based real estate investor Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. and its partner, Saudi Prince al-Waleed bin Talal, the Wall Street Journal reports. Sahara originally acquired the Plaza Hotel in 2012. Previous owners of the historic property include President Donald Trump, who acquired the asset in 1988 for $390 million, and hotelier Conrad Hilton. The Plaza Hotel is situated on the corner of 5th Avenue and Central Park South. Constructed in 1907, the hotel has hosted famous guests including The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Lloyd Wright. The hotel has also been the site of films such as Home Alone 2, The Great Gatsby, Eloise at the Plaza and Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. The 282-room hotel features multiple on-site dining options including a champagne bar and The Plaza Food Hall, on-site retail, spas and salons. The property underwent a $450 million restoration in 2008. Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer and operator. …

July 5, 2018

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

Gazit-Globe Acquires Leasehold Interest in Brooklyn Shopping Center for $43M

by David Cohen July 3, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Gazit Horizons, a subsidiary of Tel Aviv-based Gazit-Globe, has acquired a joint venture interest in the Ceasar’s Bay Shopping Center located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. The joint venture, between Gazit and affiliates of Surrey Equities, owns the leasehold interest in the 300,000-square-foot shopping center. Gazit-Globe’s total investment was $43 million. The property sits on over 14 acres of waterfront land and has a tenant roster that includes Kohl’s, Best Buy, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Five Guys, Starbucks, and Vitamin Shoppe. Pryor Cashman partners Todd Soloway and Danielle Schechner and associates Ari Tran and Ari Buchen represented Gazit Horizons, Inc. in the transaction.

July 3, 2018

Healthcare Loans New York Northeast

Greystone Provides $14.5M HUD Loan to Refinance Healthcare Facility in New York

by David Cohen July 3, 2018

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Greystone has provided $14.5 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Tarrytown Hall Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Tarrytown. The 120-bed facility is located 25 miles north of Manhattan. The transaction was originated by Fred Levine of Greystone. The borrower was undisclosed. The permanent loan carries a 35-year term and amortization period with a fixed rate.Tarrytown Hall offers a variety of specialized services, including short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, cardiac therapy, stroke recovery and long-term care.

July 3, 2018

Acquisitions Mixed-Use New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $14M Sale of Mixed-Use Building in Manhattan

by David Cohen July 3, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the $14 million sale of 224 East 59th St., a fully leased, five-story mixed-use building located in midtown Manhattan. Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Itzhaki Acquisitions, in the transaction. A foreign buyer purchased the property. The building features 16 residential units and ground-floor retail leased by KATAGIRI, the oldest Japanese grocery store in the United States. The residential component is a mix of rent-stabilized and free-market units.

July 3, 2018

Acquisitions Hospitality New York Northeast

Hilton Grand Vacations Acquires Quin Hotel in Manhattan for $175M

by David Cohen July 2, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Hilton Grand Vacations has acquired the Quin, a 17-story, 208-room hotel in Midtown Manhattan, for $175 million. The seller is a fund managed by UBS Asset Management, as reported by Bloomberg. The acquisition is the company’s fourth property in New York City. The Quin is a luxury lifestyle hotel located at 101 West 57th St. near Carnegie Hall and Times Square with views of Central Park. The hotel opened in 1929 as the Buckingham and housed a number of famous artists, including Georgia O’Keeffe and Marc Chagall. Hilton Grand Vacations plans to convert the existing 208 rooms into 212 timeshare units. Amenities are expected to include a private owner’s lounge, fitness center and restaurant. The property will remain open during all phases of the transition.

July 2, 2018

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