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Pyramid Investors JV arranges $6.65 million sale of former Pyramid Reception Center

Pyramid Investors JV LLC, a joint venture between Manhattan-based Bluestone Group and Bronx developers Altmark Group arranged the $6.65 million purchase of the property known as the former Pyramid Reception Center (and YMCA) at 470 East 161st St. in the Melrose section of the borough from New York State OGS (NYSOGS). NYSOGS was represented by Ivan Diaz of Diaz & Associates. The buyer was not represented by any party. The JV is considering various community based options for the development of the 60,000 s/f building and the adjoining land, and have retained John Peters at Cushman & Wakefield to market the asset to potential tenants and users. The Melrose area is experiencing continued growth with the recent completion of Atlantic Development's 700 unit Boricua College and Village, the leasing of the Brook House furniture building to the non-profit Boom! Health, and the
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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
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,

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.
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