News: Brokerage

R Squared R.E. Partners tops out $45m project in TriBeCa

Construction at 34 Leonard, a new $45 million residential development in TriBeCa developed by R Squared Real Estate Partners, was topped out recently. Located on the corner of Leonard St. and West Broadway, 34 Leonard is one of a handful of ground-up residential offerings in the neighborhood and features 16 loft-style homes with open layouts. "We are happy to announce this unique project has now reached the topping out stage of construction with occupancy on track for year end," said Mitchell Rechler, principal of R Squared. "We created 34 Leonard to offer the most spacious, family-style homes to a sophisticated buyer, and if the excitement from potential home owners is any indication, we've certainly hit the mark." In addition to being one of the few newly-constructed properties in TriBeCa, 34 Leonard offers its residents a myriad of amenities not typically found in the area. Residents of the boutique building can enjoy the historic neighborhood while indulging in the modern conveniences offered by the property. A hand-crafted, climate-controlled wine cellar is the focal point to a list of amenities geared toward providing residents with the full TriBeCa lifestyle experience. A landscaped roof deck with grill and bar/prep offers the perfect entertaining venue, while a sunbathing area with outdoor shower provides ideal relaxation.  Other amenities include a fitness center, pet spa, private storage and a 24/7 doorman. R Squared Real Estate Partners, a real estate investment firm that owns and operates over seven million s/f throughout the New York metropolitan area and is headed by Mitchell Rechler and Gregg Rechler. For more than two decades Mitchell and Gregg have built a solid foundation of traditional values successfully implementing innovative strategies in each development with which they've been involved.
MORE FROM Brokerage

NYSCAR June 2026 president’s message - by Mercedes Brien

As I write this letter, we are preparing to be at the Annual Conference being held at the Rivers Casino, Schenectady, New York. I look forward to reporting on the conference in my next letter. We have some great courses coming up via Zoom. Please be sure to keep watch on upcoming courses by visiting nyscar.org/resources and tools/professional development.
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

For the past several years, the New York City multifamily housing market has been defined by disruption. The combined impact of the HSTPA rent laws and a sharply higher interest rate environment has fundamentally reduced
The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

July 1, 2025 is the deadline for US banks to begin to adopt Basel III banking standards and July 14, 2025 is the deadline for U.S. banks to adopt ISO 20022 messaging standards. Both will have a significant effect on the banking and commercial real estate (CRE) finance sectors.
Tri-state capital  migrates nationally amid  regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

Tri-state capital migrates nationally amid regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,