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JLL Arranges $58M Loan for Refinancing of Brooklyn Mixed-Use Building

by Taylor Williams July 28, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged a $58 million loan for the refinancing of 1333 Broadway, a mixed-use property in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. Completed in April, the 20-story, 97,526-square-foot building houses 74 market-rate apartments, 32 affordable apartments and 29,000 square feet of commercial space. Peter Rotchford, Rob Hinckley and Robert Tonnessen of JLL arranged the loan through Barings on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Ekstein Development Group and Standard Real Estate Investments.

July 28, 2026

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Howden Signs 31,519 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 28, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Howden has signed a 31,519-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The global insurance brokerage firm is taking space on the 53rd floor at One Five One, a 1.8 million-square-foot tower located at 151 W. 42nd St. Sheena Gohil, Bob Rosenthal and Jack Senske of Colliers represented Howden in the lease negotiations. Tom Bow, Rocco Romeo and Nora Caliban represented the landlord, The Durst Organization, on an internal basis.

July 28, 2026

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 30-Unit Student Housing Property in Hamden, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams July 28, 2026

HAMDEN, CONN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Pine Rock Townhomes, a 30-unit student housing property that is located adjacent to Southern Connecticut State University in Hamden. Built in 2012 and renovated in 2022, the property offers four-bedroom, townhome-style units with an average size of 1,850 square feet. Eric Pentore, Wes Klockner and Ross Friedel of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

July 28, 2026

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates 14,000 SF Office Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 28, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated a 14,000-square-foot office lease at 685 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The tenant, law firm Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP, will occupy the 28th floor of the 31-story tower, which recently underwent renovations. Garrett Varricchio, Mark Weiss and Michael Montesi of Cushman & Wakefield represented the law firm in the lease negotiations. BGO, the institutional investment firm formerly known as Bentall Green Oak, owns the building.

July 28, 2026

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Resilient Demand in Key Regions Supports Multifamily Through Midyear Challenges

by Sarah Daniels July 28, 2026

By Ann Atkinson, Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Midway through 2026, the multifamily industry appears to be holding steady. By many accounts, fundamentals are weathering uncertainties across the economy, job markets and geopolitical arenas. While some key metrics have softened, the overall health of the apartments sector demonstrates how essential this class of real estate is. Simply stated, everyone needs a safe place to call home. Sustained demand for rental units remains central to the sector’s health, and conditions in the for-sale market continue to shape that demand directly. For many households, homeownership has become increasingly out of reach. Affordability has eroded sharply over the past decade, driven by land use restrictions, constrained housing supply and a widening gap between mortgage costs and income, according to an October Goldman Sachs’ U.S. outlook for housing supply and affordability. Elevated interest rates in recent years have only added to the strain. Together, these factors are keeping many Americans in rentals far longer than they might have planned. Even with strong demand, the apartments market isn’t without challenges. The industry is still working through the surge in new unit supply that hit the market over the past few years. As a result, rents …

July 28, 2026

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MPZ, Capstone Near Completion of $36M Multifamily Adaptive Reuse Project in Templeton, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

TEMPLETON, MASS. — A partnership between metro Boston-based MPZ Development and Capstone Communities is nearing completion of a $36 million multifamily adaptive reuse project in Templeton, about 65 miles northwest of Boston. A housing lottery was launched and closed on July 15, and full completion is slated for this fall. Designed by ICON Architecture, the project converted the historic Baldwinville Elementary School, which was originally built in 1923, into a 54-unit apartment complex known as Baldwinville School Apartments. Residences come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and the majority (49) of the units are reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a children’s playground, fitness center, electric vehicle charging stations, onsite laundry facilities and a community walking trail and green space.

July 27, 2026

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

NormAI Signs 64,313 SF Office Lease at One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — NormAI, which provides legal and compliance services, has signed a 64,313-square-foot office lease at One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. The space spans the entire 60th floor and part of the 61st floor. Scott Bogetti, James Wenk and Kirill Azovtsev of Savills represented NormAI in the lease negotiations. David Falk, Peter Shimkin, Hal Stein, Nathan Kropp and Paige Raisides of Newmark, along with internal agents Eric Engelhardt, Karen Rose and Sayo Kamara, represented the landlord, The Durst Organization, which developed the building in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

July 27, 2026

Acquisitions Healthcare Northeast Pennsylvania

Berkadia Arranges Sale of 18,630 SF Ambulatory Surgery Center in Metro Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

CHADDS FORD, PA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Restore Orthopaedic Surgical Institute, an 18,630-square-foot ambulatory surgery center in Chadds Ford, a western suburb of Philadelphia. The facility was built in 2022 and features two operating rooms in addition to spaces for pre- and post-operative consultations, physical therapy and related orthopedic support services. Eric Lee, Sabrina Solomiany, Chris Lashmet and Vasili Davos of Berkadia represented the seller, Tennessee-based Montecito Medical Real Estate, in the transaction. The buyer was Delaware-based Wasatch Capital.

July 27, 2026

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Office

Council Advisors Renews 17,685 SF Office Headquarters Lease in Midtown Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Council Advisorshas renewed its 17,685-square-foot office headquarters lease in Midtown Manhattan. The consulting firm signed a 10-year extension for its space at 685 Third Avenue, a 651,000-square-foot, newly renovated building. Daniel Horowitz, Jeffrey Peck, Roi Shleifer, Jacob Stern and Max Mond of Savills represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Paul Amrich, Neil King, Meghan Allen, Anthony Manginelli and Brooke Dewing of CBRE represented the landlord, institutional investment firm BGO.

July 27, 2026

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KITA Begins $200M Redevelopment of Midtown Manhattan Office Building

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) has begun the $200 million redevelopment of 460 Park Avenue, a 22-story office building at the thoroughfare’s intersection with East 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Upon completion, the building will offer 350,000 square feet of Class A office space. According to the development team, the building, which was originally constructed in the mid-20th century, is “being returned to its original steel structure and rebuilt with state-of-the-art infrastructure.” Within this framework, plans call for upgrades to the lobby, elevators, façade and utility systems. More specifically, the revamped lobby will feature hospitality-driven amenities that are “centered on activating terraces and outdoor space, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors for tenants.” The project will also introduce a formal amenity suite with conference and event spaces, as well as lounge, dining and wellness areas. The project team is also targeting certain designations — LEED Gold, WELL certification and WiredScore Platinum — for its utility systems and infrastructure. KITA has also tapped JLL to lease 460 Park Avenue upon completion of the redevelopment, which is scheduled for mid-2028. “We are reimagining 460 Park Avenue with a focus on quality, performance and experience, delivering a …

July 27, 2026

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