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NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Brack Capital Real Estate (BCRE) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has completed the $46 million acquisition of 180 Orchard St. in New York City's Lower East Side from the developer, Morris Platt. The partnership was arranged by Joe Ferrera of Brunello Hospitality. The team plans to develop the multi-use property to include a 290-room Hotel Indigo with a retail component, restaurant, bar, fitness center and outdoor pool. BCRE will own 51 percent of the shares while IHG will own the remaining 49 percent. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2013.