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Quinlan, GTIS Near Completion of 197-Unit Multifamily Project in Brooklyn

by Taylor Williams March 17, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between locally based firm Quinlan Development Group and global investment group GTIS Partners is nearing completion of Longview, a 197-unit multifamily project at 380 4th Ave. in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 17-story building will house parking and retail space and have an affordable housing component. Units will come in one- and two-bedroom formats, and amenities will include a fitness center, gaming lounge, coworking spaces and a rooftop terrace. Los Angeles-based CIT is financing construction of the project, which was first announced in late 2022. Leasing is set to begin in the second quarter.

March 17, 2025

Development Industrial Loans New York Northeast

Ridgecut Road Breaks Ground on 146,075 SF Spec Industrial Project in Montgomery, New York

by Taylor Williams March 17, 2025

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — New York-based developer Ridgecut Road has broken ground on a 146,075-square-foot industrial speculative project in Montgomery, located about 70 miles northwest of Manhattan. The site spans 13.6 acres, and the facility will be branded I-84 Orange County Logistics Center. Building features will include a clear height of 36 feet, 31 dock doors and parking for 16 trailers and 83 cars. Pratt Design Studio and Premier Design + Build Group are serving as the architect and general contractor, respectively, and JLL is the leasing agent. John Alascio, T.J. Sullivan, Chuck Kohaut and Mitch Rothstein of Cushman & Wakefield arranged $20 million in construction financing for the project through Catal Capital. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter.

March 17, 2025

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $13.8M Sale of Midtown Manhattan Apartment Complex

by Taylor Williams March 14, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $13.8 million sale of a 24-unit apartment complex located in Midtown Manhattan. The property at 640-644 10th Ave. spans 17,932 square feet across three contiguous buildings and includes three commercial spaces. Christopher Dintrone, Joe Koicim and Logan Markley of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the local buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

March 14, 2025

Multifamily New York Northeast Top Stories

Walker & Dunlop Arranges Recapitalization for $420M Multifamily Tower in Brooklyn

by Hayden Spiess March 14, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the recapitalization of Hub, a 55-story multifamily tower located at 333 Schermerhorn St. in downtown Brooklyn. The borrower, Steiner NYC, bought out a majority stake in the high-rise from its equity partner, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), giving the company full ownership. The sales price was not released, but Walker & Dunlop disclosed the transaction was done at a valuation of $420 million for the tower. Developed by locally based Steiner, the building totals 750 units, with studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Upon its completion in 2018, Hub was the tallest building in Brooklyn. Walker & Dunlop advised Steiner on the recapitalization and secured $62.5 million in preferred equity from Meadow Partners to facilitate the purchase. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Michael Ianno and Christopher de Raet of Walker & Dunlop represented Steiner NYC in the financing. “This deal stands apart from traditional financings due to its complex structure, which involved an equity buyout and the sourcing of preferred equity to help capitalize the transaction,” says Appel. Walker & Dunlop previously arranged construction financing, JPAMM’s equity investment and institutional permanent financing for Hub back in 2019 for …

March 14, 2025

Leasing Activity Lee & Associates New York Northeast Retail

Avis Budget Group Signs 21,400 SF Retail Lease in The Bronx

by Taylor Williams March 13, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Avis Budget Group has signed a 21,400-square-foot retail lease in The Bronx. The car rental agency has committed to the property at 4075-4077 Boston Road, which includes a 16,000-square-foot lot, for the next 20 years. Steve Lorenzo and Garry Steinberg of Lee & Associates represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Ariel Castellanos and Federico Mazzeo from Pinnacle Realty represented the landlord.

March 13, 2025

Development New York Northeast Retail

Meow Wolf to Open 75,000 SF Entertainment Venue at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan

by Taylor Williams March 12, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Meow Wolf, a concept that blends art, storytelling and interactivity, will open a 75,000-square-foot entertainment venue in Lower Manhattan. The space will span multiple stories within Pier 17, an entertainment destination in the Seaport District. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter, with an expected completion date and additional details to be announced at a later time. Mary Ann Tighe, Gerry Miovski, Evan Haskell, Brett Shannon, Zachary Price and Jacob Rosenthal of CBRE represented the landlord, Seaport Entertainment Group, in the negotiations for the 20-year lease. Cassie Durand, Sacha Zarba and Aylin Gucalp, also with CBRE, represented Meow Wolf.

March 12, 2025

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Accrete Signs 13,757 SF Office Lease Expansion, Extension in Lower Manhattan

by Taylor Williams March 12, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Accrete has signed a 13,757-square-foot office lease expansion in Lower Manhattan. The software company is effectively doubling its footprint at 17 State Street, a 42-story building, from its 2021 commitment of 6,681 square feet via a three-year extension. Matthew DeRose of Nomad Group represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. A.J. Camhi and Ryan Silverman internally represented the landlord, RFR.

March 12, 2025

Development Leasing Activity Multifamily New York Northeast Retail Top Stories

Life Time to Open 80,000 SF Athletic Club at Brooklyn Tower

by Kristin Harlow March 12, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced an agreement with Silverstein Properties to open an athletic country club at Brooklyn Tower, a 74-story residential skyscraper located at 9 Dekalb Ave. in downtown Brooklyn. The health and wellness experience will mark Life Time’s largest location in Brooklyn at approximately 80,000 square feet. Life Time Brooklyn Tower will span seven floors throughout the 1,066-foot-tall building. Life Time’s programming will include studio classes, personal training, strength and fitness offerings and amenities. Highlights of the new club will include: Life Time Brooklyn Tower is expected to open in the second half of 2026. Additional information will be provided as the project progresses, and a waitlist for members has been established. Brooklyn Tower integrates the historic Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn into its design and features 143 luxury condominiums and 398 rental units. Silverstein gained full control of the project in a $672 million deal last year and is expected to relaunch condo sales in April, according to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, which reports that only 20 of the tower’s condos have sold since its 2022 launch. “As the new owner of Brooklyn Tower, Silverstein Properties is committed to a successful completion …

March 12, 2025

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Law Firm Signs 42,764 SF Office Lease Extension in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams March 11, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch LLP has signed a 15-year, 42,764-square-foot office lease extension in Midtown Manhattan. The deal keeps the law firm on the entire fifth and sixth floors at 600 Third Avenue, a 575,254-square-foot building that was originally constructed in 1970, through 2042. Mark Weiss and David Mainthow of Cushman & Wakefield, along with Larry Bank of Matador Capital Management, represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Jonathan Tootell, Tanya Grimaldo and Giannina Brancato represented the landlord, L&L Holding Co., on an internal basis.

March 11, 2025

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Franklin BSP Realty Trust Agrees to Acquire Multifamily Mortgage Originator NewPoint Holdings

by John Nelson March 11, 2025

NEW YORK CITY AND PLANO, TEXAS — Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: FBRT), a REIT based in New York City, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a multifamily loan originator headquartered in Plano. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not released. Launched in 2021, NewPoint has an existing servicing portfolio of $54.7 billion, including mortgages for market-rate multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, healthcare and manufactured housing properties nationwide. The company operates as both a direct lender and third-party placement provider. NewPoint, through its wholly owned subsidiary NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC, is one of 19 multifamily originators and servicers approved to make loans on behalf of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The acquisition will now allow Franklin BSP Realty Trust to originate agency mortgage loans. “For years we have been looking to add agency capabilities to the platform,” says Michael Comparato, president of Franklin BSP Realty Trust. “We believe this transaction is the final piece to complete our ‘one stop shop’ puzzle.” The acquisition will …

March 11, 2025

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