Office

PGIM Provides $222M Loan for Refinancing of Two Office Buildings in Midtown Manhattan

by Abby Cox June 26, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE: PRU), has provided a $222 million loan on behalf of Rudin Management Co. for the refinancing of two office buildings in Midtown Manhattan. The refinancing, funded through PGIM’s core lending strategy, includes a $140 million loan for 41 Madison Avenue and an $82 million loan for 641 Lexington Avenue. The fixed-rate, long-term loans were issued to replace and expand on previous debt held on the properties, which total more than 1 million square feet. “These financings reflect continued lender confidence in high-quality office assets located in premier urban markets,” says Justin Levitt, managing director at PGIM. “The properties are exceptionally well-located with strong tenancy, long-term ownership and enduring relevance within the Midtown Manhattan office market.” Situated in the Flatiron District, 41 Madison Avenue spans 42 stories and totals 524,900 square feet. Completed in 1974, the tower is also known as the New York Merchandise Mart, which serves as a global hub for the tableware, housewares and gift industries. Mark’s Off Madison, an Italian restaurant and bakery, is also located at the property. 641 Lexington Avenue, a 32-story, 426,700-square-foot office tower located in the Midtown East Plaza …

June 26, 2026

Content Partner Industrial Midwest Multifamily Office Retail

Why Midwest Stability Continues to Attract Commercial Real Estate Investors

by Jaime Lackey June 25, 2026

For much of the past several years, commercial real estate investors have navigated a market defined by uncertainty. Interest rate volatility, inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and shifting workplace trends have all contributed to an environment where predicting the next move can feel increasingly difficult. Against that backdrop, the Midwest continues to stand out for a different reason: stability. Across many Midwest markets, commercial real estate fundamentals have remained relatively balanced compared with other regions of the country. While some markets have experienced dramatic swings in pricing, development activity and occupancy levels, much of the Midwest has maintained a steadier trajectory. That consistency allows investors and operators to focus on executing long-term business plans rather than constantly reacting to market volatility. Stability Remains the Midwest’s Competitive Advantage One of the region’s greatest strengths is the balance between supply and demand. Unlike certain Sun Belt markets that have experienced significant waves of new development, many Midwest metros have avoided substantial oversupply. As a result, property owners have been able to continue implementing value-add strategies, improving operations and generating steady rent growth. Commercial real estate success is rarely built overnight. In many Midwest markets, returns are generated through disciplined management, operational efficiencies and …

June 25, 2026

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates 172,089 SF Office Lease in Irving

by Taylor Williams June 25, 2026

IRVING, TEXAS — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated a 172,089-square-foot office lease in Irving’s Las Colinas district. The new tenant, religious nonprofit organization Mercury One, will occupy the entirety of the building at 6655 N. MacArthur Blvd., which was developed in 1997. Matt Schendle and Mary Frances Burnette of Cushman & Wakefield represented the owner, Orion Properties, in the lease negotiations. Steve Wentz, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the tenant.

June 25, 2026

Loans New York Northeast Office

JLL Arranges $42M Loan for Refinancing of Midtown Manhattan Office Building

by Taylor Williams June 25, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged a $42 million loan for the refinancing of The Nelson Tower Building, a 510,304-square-foot office complex located at 450 Seventh Ave. in Midtown Manhattan. Originally constructed in 1930 and most recently renovated in 2019, the 46-story building features an upgraded lobby, modernized elevators and a tenant amenity suite with conference facilities and a rooftop lounge. Aaron Niedermayer led the JLL team that originated the loan through Apple Bank on behalf of the locally based borrower, The Kaufman Organization.

June 25, 2026

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

AmTrustRE Secures Six Leases Totaling 95,000 SF at Chicago’s One East Wacker Office Tower

by Kristin Harlow June 25, 2026

CHICAGO — Owner AmTrustRE has secured six leases and expansions totaling nearly 95,000 square feet at One East Wacker, a 41-story office tower overlooking Chicago’s Riverwalk and River North. The transactions include three new tenants and three renewals spanning both office and retail floors. O’Hagan Meyer Law Firm has expanded its footprint to 46,192 square feet across the 32nd, 34th and 35th floors. John Goodman, Isabel Schwartz and Eric Feinberg of Savills represented the tenant. Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has renewed and grown its presence to occupy 14,475 square feet on the 24th floor. Brad Serot of CBRE represented the tenant. Atwell, an engineering and construction consulting firm, will relocate within the building to a 7,813-square-foot space on the 19th floor. Janessa Biller and Sarah Silva of JLL represented the tenant. AmTrust North America Inc., a global property and liability insurer, has signed a full floorplate lease for 14,946 square feet on the 21st floor. The tenant was unrepresented in the lease. Ashling Partners LLC, a technology and professional services firm, has joined the tower, occupy 5,627 square feet on the 16th floor. Jeff Skender and Jack Tunnicliff of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Rounding out …

June 25, 2026

Leasing Activity Life Sciences Massachusetts Northeast Office

Living Proof Signs 14,085 SF Office, Life Sciences Lease in Boston’s Seaport District

by Taylor Williams June 24, 2026

BOSTON — Living Proof has signed a 14,085-square-foot lease in Boston’s Seaport District. The provider of hair care products will relocate its operations from the Innovation & Design Building to the entire fifth floor of the office and life sciences building at 12 Farnsworth St. Tim Lahey of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Eric Smith and Lauren Drakeley, also with CBRE, represented the landlord, Phase 3 Real Estate Partners.

June 24, 2026

Acquisitions Colorado Office Western

Knightbridge Capital, Argosy Real Estate Buy Two-Building Office Portfolio in Englewood, Colorado

by Amy Works June 24, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — Knightbridge Capital and Argosy Real Estate Partners have purchased Three Maroon and Maroon Five, a two-building office portfolio situated within Meridian International Business Center in Englewood. Mark IV Capital sold the asset for an undisclosed price. The 174,850-square-foot portfolio was 88 percent occupied at closing, with a weighted average lease term of approximately 4.4 years. Aaron Johnson and Jon Hendrickson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal. Aimee Love, Zac Clark and Joe Petty of First Interstate Bank provided acquisition financing for the transaction. Cole Taylor handled property management for the asset.

June 24, 2026

Development Office Retail Texas

NewForm Real Estate Completes 50,738 SF Adaptive Reuse Project Near Downtown Houston

by Taylor Williams June 23, 2026

HOUSTON — Local developer NewForm Real Estate has completed a 50,738-square-foot adaptive reuse project near downtown Houston. The project converted the historic, six-story Commercial National Bank Building at 917 Franklin St., which was originally constructed in 1904, into a modern office facility with 3,390 square feet of retail/restaurant space. The restoration involved exterior façade work, window repairs, masonry cleaning and upgraded lighting. Stream Realty Partners is leasing the office space, and Rebel Retail Advisors is leasing the retail/restaurant space.

June 23, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

Glenstar, Private Investor Acquire 966,924 SF Office Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 23, 2026

CHICAGO — Glenstar, in a joint venture with a high-net-worth private investor, has acquired 500 W. Monroe, a 966,924-square-foot office tower in Chicago with a 1,300-stall parking garage. The sales price for the all-cash purchase was not disclosed, but Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the asset traded for 76 percent less than it did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Glenstar will soon launch a hospitality-driven renovation at the property. Plans call for a full lobby transformation followed by additional common area upgrades and the introduction of new amenities. Glenstar plans to introduce Glenstar Connect, its signature app-based tenant engagement program, at the property in the coming months. Built in 1992, 500 W. Monroe rises 44 stories and is located steps from the Union and Ogilvie train stations. According to Glenstar, the property currently offers the largest contiguous block of space available in the West Loop at 572,000 square feet. With the acquisition, Glenstar also assumes the asset and property manager role and has tapped CBRE’s Jason Houze, Greg Tait and Aaron Schuster to oversee leasing.

June 23, 2026

Loans Massachusetts Northeast Office Retail

PGIM Provides $58.5M Loan for Refinancing of Cambridge Office, Retail Building

by Taylor Williams June 23, 2026

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — PGIM has provided a $58.5 million loan for the refinancing ofOne Brattle Square, an office and retail building located across the Charles River from Boston in Cambridge. The six-story building, which was 99 percent leased at the time of the loan closing, is located within the Harvard Square submarket and features 82,500 square feet of office space and 15,000 square feet of retail space. PGIM provided the floating-rate loan to the borrower, an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners.

June 23, 2026

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