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OPEN Impact negotiates Webster Apartments purchase

Brooklyn, NY OPEN Impact Real Estate LLC (OPEN) represented The Webster Apartments in its purchase of 229 Duffield St. The Webster Apartments will continue its 100-year-old legacy by transforming the hotel into safe, co-living housing for women working, interning

Getting ready for the heat: Before your HVAC acts up - by Chris Plummer

There is a famous saying within the HVAC industry: Components don’t die, something kills them. Component failure can lead to costly repairs, and when it happens, service technicians turn into de-facto detectives looking for the killer. Most of the time though, failures come from one thing: lack

KeyBank secures $17.7 million of financing for 131-unit Broadway Terrace

Manhattan, NY KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) arranged a $17.7 million Fannie Mae first mortgage loan secured for Broadway Terrace, 131-unit garden style apartments located in New York City. Built in 1927, Broadway Terrace consists of eight, four-story residential buildings, located in

Balancing act: NYC hotels balancing migrant housing and tourism - by Anudeep Gosal

New York City’s hotel industry contends with a unique quandary in its post-pandemic resurgence. Over 140 city hotels are doubling as migrant accommodations, especially in the certain neighborhoods in the boroughs. This is limiting inventory availability and inadvertently

New York remains a top market for life sciences research talent according to CBRE analysis

Manhattan, NY The Greater New York market ranked fourth in the nation for life sciences research talent, according to a recent analysis conducted by CBRE. Nationally, the growth of U.S. life sciences researchers remains resilient in the face of economic concerns, with the number

Pyramid Management Group restructures/extends loan on Poughkeepsie Galleria

Syracuse, NY Pyramid Management Group has worked with its lender to restructure and extend the loan on Poughkeepsie Galleria. The extension of Poughkeepsie Galleria’s loan allows Pyramid to continue to reinvest in the shopping center, ensuring its health, vibrancy, and dominan

Alberts of Forchelli Deegan Terrana installed as director of Nassau County Bar Association

Mineola, NY According to Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, partner and co-chair of the firm’s tax, trusts & estates practice group, Stephanie Alberts, was elected to the Nassau County Bar Association’s (NCBA) board of directors.

New York real estate education changes/requirements by licensing law - by Edward Smith

Prior to July 1, 2021, if you were a real estate broker for 15 years or more you were exempt from taking Continuing Education courses, known as being “grandfathered”. As of July 1, 2021, grandfathering ended and all real estate licensees must take 22.5 hours of continuing education, every two

Cain acquires $1.2 billion PacWest New York portfolio

New York, NY Cain International (Cain), in partnership with Security Benefit Life Insurance Co., has agreed to acquire a portfolio of real estate construction loans from Pacific Western Bank (PacWest) with total commitments in excess of $1.2 billion.

Innovo Property Group secures $354 million equity recapitalization and construction financing

Queens, NY Innovo Property Group (IPG) closed on $354 million of equity and vertical construction financing for a New York City industrial project. The site is located at 28-90 Review Ave., at the intersection of Review and Borden Aves. in Long Island City. The Urban Investment Group within Goldman