New York

Urban Edge to Acquire $325M Retail Portfolio in New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis

by Taylor Williams April 10, 2017

NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND ST. LOUIS — Urban Edge Properties (NYSE: UE), a real estate investment trust, has entered into a contract to acquire a seven-property portfolio of retail assets for $325 million. The portfolio was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. The portfolio, which spans approximately 1.5 million square feet of leasable space, will consist primarily of retail properties in the New York City area, with holdings in the Philadelphia and St. Louis areas as well. According to CoStar Group, affiliates of New Jersey-based Acklinis Realty Holding LLC have owned the portfolio for the last four decades. The contributors will exchange their interests for approximately $127 million of UE’s operating partnership units, which are valued at $27.02 per unit. Urban Edge will also assume $33 million in existing debt, issue roughly $117 million of non-recourse, secured debt and fund the remaining $48 million in cash. Among the portfolio’s New York City-area properties are Yonkers Gateway Center, a 436,770-square-foot asset located at 2500 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, which is 88 percent leased to tenants such as Burlington Coat Factory, PetSmart and Alamo Drafthouse; and The Plaza at Woodbridge, a 413,013-square-foot center located at 675 U.S. Highway 1 in …

April 10, 2017

New York Northeast Office

Tishman Speyer Plans “The Wheeler” Office Hub in Downtown Brooklyn

by Haisten Willis April 7, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Tishman Speyer has unveiled plans for development of The Wheeler, a 10-story office hub to be located above the Macy’s department store in downtown Brooklyn. The Wheeler, named for 19th century Brooklyn developer Andrew Wheeler, will include 620,000 square feet of office space. Features will include 16-foot ceilings on each floor, an acre of outdoor space, a dedicated amenity floor and views of the New York skyline. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2019. Construction financing, which was arranged by HFF, is being provided by Bank of the Ozarks.

April 7, 2017

New York Northeast Office

DLC Management Corp. to Relocate Headquarters in Metro NYC

by Haisten Willis April 7, 2017

ELMSFORD, N.Y. — DLC Management Corp., an owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, will relocate its headquarters to a 175,000-square-foot office building located at 565 Taxter Road in the New York City suburb of Elmsford. The move will be effective in August, with construction to begin on the 19,533-square-foot space in May. DLC has collaborated with the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency to facilitate the move. The new office will include open workspaces and collaborative areas for all teams, as well as various meeting and conference rooms able to house up to 90 employees. The property will also include an on-site gym, locker room and cafeteria.

April 7, 2017

Industrial New York Northeast

Simone Development Brokers 73,000 Industrial Lease for Auto Parts Company in NYC

by Haisten Willis April 7, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Simone Development Companies has brokered a long-term relocation lease for LKQ Hunts Point Auto Parts in New York City. The company is relocating to a different location in the Bronx. Joanna Simone of Simone Development, which owns the property at 1390 Spofford Ave., negotiated the 15-year lease for 73,000 square feet with LKQ Hunts Point Auto Parts. The tenant was previously located at 1480 Sheridan Expressway. The one-story warehouse/distribution building features 26-foot clear ceiling heights, 11 loading docks, three drive-in bays and on-site parking.

April 7, 2017

Industrial New York Northeast Office

Northwell Health Leases 50,000 SF Office/Industrial Space from Nassimi Realty in Lake Success, N.Y.

by Haisten Willis April 6, 2017

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Northwell Health has leased 50,000 square feet of office and industrial space at 2500 Marcus Ave. in Lake Success, a property owned by Nassimi Realty. With the lease, the property is 100 percent occupied. Nearby employers include Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Daniel Brandel of CBRE represented Northwell in the transaction. Northwell Health is one of New York’s largest healthcare providers with 21 hospitals and over 550 outpatient practices. Nassimi Realty is a privately held development and investment company specializing in the redevelopment of existing properties.

April 6, 2017

Loans New York Northeast Retail

KeyBank Secures $19.5M CMBS Financing for Retail Portfolio in New York

by Haisten Willis April 6, 2017

ALDEN, MEDINA & NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured $19.5 million in CMBS financing for a retail portfolio consisting of three Tops grocery-anchored shopping centers. The properties are located in Alden, Medina and Niagara Falls, and total 250,174 square feet. William Cassidy of Key’s commercial mortgage group arranged the financing with a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The non-recourse first mortgage loan was used to refinance existing debt.

April 6, 2017

New York Northeast Office

BBS Completes $26.6M Expansion, Renovation at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, N.Y.

by Haisten Willis April 5, 2017

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers has completed the renovation and expansion of South Side High School for the Rockville Centre Union Free School District located on Long Island. BBS served as the architect; interior designer; technology designer; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineer for the project. The school is located at 140 Shepherd St. in Rockville Centre. The $26.6 million South Side High redevelopment was a part of a $45.9 million school improvement bond issue that was approved by local voters in 2013. BBS’s project team included architect Roger P. Smith, project manager Kenneth Schupner, designer Tracy Hansen and construction administrator Peter Dawkins. Park East Construction served as construction manager.

April 5, 2017

Hospitality New York Northeast

Gene Kaufman Architect Receives Approval for Two-Hotel Project in NYC

by Haisten Willis April 5, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) has received design approval from the NYC Department of Buildings for a Marriott and Residence Inn at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. In addition, The Lam Group has asked GKA to take over work on a Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn already under construction at 215 Pearl St. Together, the projects offer 870 rooms and represent 424,000 square feet of hotel space. The 540-room, 270,000-square-foot Marriott-and-Residence Inn at JFK Airport is being designed for Soundview Real Estate Partners and Chartwell Hospitality. The dual hotel property, expected to break ground later this year, will have 4,000 square feet of lounge and bar space and more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space. It will also have an office center, a fitness center and parking. Construction is already underway on GKA’s second dual-hotel project, a 330-room, 170,000-square-foot Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn at 215 Pearl St., which is expected to open in 2018. The Lam Group asked GKA to oversee the final design of the building created by the previous architects Nobutaka Ashihara, and to design the interiors for both the hotel’s public spaces and its guest rooms.

April 5, 2017

Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Retail

HFF Arranges $290M Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Development in NYC

by Haisten Willis April 4, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — HFF has arranged $290 million in financing for the development of 151 E. 86th St., a mixed-use residential and retail project in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood. HFF worked on behalf of the developer, a joint venture between Ceruzzi Holdings and Kuafu Properties, to secure the construction loan with a foreign capital source. HFF previously sourced financing on Ceruzzi’s behalf for its acquisition of the site in 2014. The property is located at the corner of 86th Street and Lexington Avenue and will include 151,500 square feet of residential space and 36,000 square feet of retail. There will be 61 condominium units averaging 2,485 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River. Resident amenities will include concierge service and 6,500 square feet of amenity space, including a fitness facility, lounge, rooftop terrace and children’s playroom. HOK Architects designed the 18-story building and Shelton, Mindel & Associates handled the interiors. The property is due for completion in the first quarter 2019. David Nackoul, Christopher Peck and Scott Findlay led HFF’s debt placement team.

April 4, 2017

Multifamily New York Northeast

RXR Begins Construction of Harbor Landing in Glen Cove, N.Y.

by Haisten Willis April 4, 2017

GLEN COVE, N.Y. — RXR Realty has begun construction of Harbor Landing at Garvies Point in Glen Cove. The property is slated for completion in 2019. Harbor Landing, a 385-unit apartment complex, will offer a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom residences across two buildings. Units will range from 500 to 1,300 square feet. The residences will also feature amenities including a fitness center, club room, private dining room, lobby and on-site parking. The property is being built in conjunction with a condominium development known as The Beacon.

April 4, 2017

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