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Arrow Real Estate Advisors acquires 317 and 321 East 17th St. for $33.5 million

Manhattan, NY Arrow Real Estate Advisors has acquired 317 and 321 East 17th St. The two properties were acquired from Mount Sinai Hospital and were used as medical offices for the hospital. Located in the Gramercy neighborhood, the two properties will both be converted into residential housing. Morris Betesh

Why reviewing a Delaware Statutory Trust sponsor’s track record matters - by Dwight Kay

When evaluating a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment for a 1031 exchange or direct cash purchase, investors often focus on the asset itself — location, tenant, lease structure, and potential returns. However, one of the most critical, and often overlooked, factors is the track record of the DST sponsor. Taking a close

WX names Kaur Bain of Blank Rome as Woman of the Year

Manhattan, NY WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate’s (WX) 2025 Woman of the Year Gala will honor Sonia Kaur Bain, a partner in the real estate group at Blank Rome LLP. The gala will take place on October 9 at The Plaza.

RFR sells 522 Fifth Ave.

Manhattan, NY RFR sold 522 Fifth Ave., the 23-story, 600,00 s/f class A office building located at the southwest corner of Fifth Ave. and West 44th St., to an owner-occupier. RFR acquired 522 Fifth Ave. from Morgan Stanley in 2020. The firm then developed a comprehensive repositioning plan, including

National Women’s Soccer League signs 21,000 s/f lease for new headquarters at Feil’s 551 Fifth Ave.

Manhattan, NY According to The Feil Organization, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has signed a lease at 551 Fifth Ave. The women’s professional soccer league continues to grow its front office staff and footprint as it redefines women’s sports in the U.S.

Rosato joins North Bridge ESG as vice president

Manhattan, NY Ernie Rosato has joined North Bridge ESG LLC (North Bridge) as vice president. With an extensive background in commercial real estate finance and structured lending, Rosato will play a key role in advancing North Bridge’s investment strategies and expanding its lending portfolio.

Jaske joins Olshan Frome Wolosky as partner

Manhattan, NY Gregory Jaske has joined Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP as a partner in the firm’s real estate law practice. Jaske brings 12 years of legal experience providing sophisticated and comprehensive counsel to real estate developers, owners, family offices and other institutional investors across a broad range

Looking for tariff certainty in uncertain times - by Kenneth F. Wille

If there is one thing we can all agree on in the U.S. real estate world, it is that 2025 has been a roller coaster regarding tariffs, pricing and certainty. My thoughts and recommendations each week show an ever shifting landscape in how each country, and material group, is tariffed. Recently, following trade talks between the U.S. and

IREON new member Profile: Nick Sillaro

Name: Nick Sillaro

Title: Partner, Vice President of Recruiting Operations

Company: Paramount Placement

Address: 6 Taunton Ave., Unit #193, Norton, MA

What year did you join IREON: 2025

CM&B completes second Whole Foods Market Daily Shop

Manhattan, NY CM&B (Construction Management and Builders, Inc.) has completed its second Daily Shop for Whole Foods Market, continuing the expansion of the grocer’s small-format, grab-and-go