Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Optimum Asset Management opens<br> 222 LES Tower + Lofts to residents

Optimum Asset Management opens
222 LES Tower + Lofts to residents

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY Optimum Asset Management, a real estate investment and development firm, has commenced  closings at 222 LES Tower + Lofts, its new boutique condominium downtown. Situated on the Lower East Side, 222 LES Tower + Lofts offers an intimate collection of light-filled residences and a suite of indoor and outdoor amenities,

BOMA New York:  Welcome back to the office

BOMA New York: Welcome back to the office

February 11, 2025

As we navigate the transition from remote work to returning to the office, BOMA New York acknowledges the significance of in-person collaboration and the many benefits it offers. At BOMA New York, we encourage all our members to embrace the opportunity to return to the office, not only for increased productivity but also for the vital relationship-building that in-person collaboration fosters. 

RIPCO sells three-family building for $4.775 million

RIPCO sells three-family building for $4.775 million

February 11, 2025

Brooklyn, NY RIPCO Real Estate completed the sale of 168 Pacific St. in Cobble Hill, for $4.775 million. The three-family building measures 4,200 s/f and is a four-story brick brownstone situated on a tree-lined street between Clinton and Court St. The sale price equated to over $1,100 per s/f. The seller delivered the property vacant allowing the buyer to immediately begin a gut renovation of the entire property.

The Domain Companies closes $218.6m in <br> financing for Estela - 544 mixed-income units

The Domain Companies closes $218.6m in
financing for Estela - 544 mixed-income units

February 11, 2025

Mott Haven, NY The Domain Companies has closed $218.6 million in financing for Estela, a two-building mixed-use development that has brought 544 mixed-income, homes and 10,000 s/f of ground-floor retail in the South Bronx. Freddie Mac’s Forward Commitment program provided long-term permanent financing through JLL Real Estate Capital.

Horovitz named president of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management

Horovitz named president of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management (BHS Residential Management), LLC has named Richard Horovitz president of the company. In this role, Horovitz will oversee the BHS Residential Management, LLC company as well as an extensive portfolio of cooperatives and condominiums in some of Manhattan’s most desirable buildings.

Soloviev Group and Kent Hospitality Group launch dining and hospitality offerings at 9 West 57th St.

Soloviev Group and Kent Hospitality Group launch dining and hospitality offerings at 9 West 57th St....

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY Soloviev Group, a real estate development firm, began a new collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) to enhance the suite of luxury amenities at its office property, 9 West 57th St. The new food and beverage amenities  —  available exclusively to tenants of the building and their guests —

BXP signs 246,000 s/f lease renewal with KnitWell Group at 7 Times Square

BXP signs 246,000 s/f lease renewal with KnitWell Group at 7 Times Square

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY BXP, one of the largest publicly traded developers, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the U.S., signed a 246,000 s/f long-term lease renewal and expansion with KnitWell Group at 7 Times Sq. The 20-year lease comprises the existing approximately 191,000 s/f premises plus two additional full floors totaling 55,000 s/f.

The Moinian Group completes payment of  $630m in bonds issued through Moinian Limited

The Moinian Group completes payment of $630m in bonds issued through Moinian Limited

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY Joseph Moinian, CEO and founder of The Moinian Group, has completed the full payment of over $630 million in principal and interest on bonds issued through Moinian Limited, the company’s publicly reporting subsidiary on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).

Two Trees Management debuts  Williamsburg’s first waterfront ice rink

Two Trees Management debuts Williamsburg’s first waterfront ice rink

February 11, 2025

Brooklyn, NY The developer and manager of Domino Park, Two Trees Management, began its inaugural holiday season with the debut of Williamsburg’s first waterfront ice skating rink. Residents of Williamsburg and visitors to the neighborhood are invited to a roster of festive programming at the new one-acre public plaza

L+M Development Partners implements new CFO and president of property management

L+M Development Partners implements new CFO and president of property management

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY National affordable and mixed-income housing leader L+M Development Partners LLC (L+M) implemented changes to its executive leadership team as the firm continues to advance operations and grow its portfolio in the New York area and nationwide. Joe Curatolo, who has been with L+M since 2021, will now serve as chief financial officer,

Vornado Realty with USGBC achieve LEED certification across in-service portfolio

Vornado Realty with USGBC achieve LEED certification across in-service portfolio

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY Vornado Realty Trust, along with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has become the first major real estate owner, operator and developer to achieve 100% LEED certification across its entire portfolio of in-service buildings. 

JLL completes 3,413 s/f lab lease for Waypoint Bio

JLL completes 3,413 s/f lab lease for Waypoint Bio

February 11, 2025

Manhattan, NY JLL has completed a new lab lease for pioneering biotech startup Waypoint Bio at 430 East 29th St. within the Alexandria Center for Life Science. A startup founded in 2021 with a mission to leverage AI, pooled screening, and spatial biology