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Avdoo & Partners purchases 242 East 71st St. development site for $52 million

Manhattan, NY Avdoo & Partners Development closed on 242 East 71st St. on the Upper East Side. Avdoo purchased the site for $52 million and Valley Bank provided the loan for the deal. As the firm grows its portfolio across Manhattan and Brooklyn, this acquisition signifies Avdoo’s first

Forever chemical risk in by-product of wastewater treatment - by Jesse Hiney

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft risk assessment to evaluate the disposal of sewage sludge containing the forever chemicals PFOA and PFAS. Sewage sludge refers to the nutrient-rich biosolids that remain after wastewater is sent to a wastewater treatment plant

North Bridge names Martinez as vice president

Manhattan, NY North Bridge ESG LLC (North Bridge) has appointed Caissa Martinez as vice president. Martinez brings extensive expertise in real estate finance and development, further strengthening North Bridge’s ability to deliver innovative capital solutions.

Xing Fu Tang leases 15,085 s/f industrial space

Brooklyn, NY According to Madison Capital and Salmar Properties, Xing Fu Tang signed a lease for 15,085 s/f of industrial space on the 4th floor of Liberty Bklyn. at 850 3rd Ave. Casal San Andres of The Buckley Organization represented Xing Fu Tang. David Junik, Mark Caso,

Marcus & Millichap brokers $4.6 million sale of 10-unit multifamily

Queens, NY Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of a 10-unit multifamily property for $4.6 million. “We extend our congratulations to both the buyer and seller on completing a successful transaction,” said Sean Fopeano. “The property sol

Cornell Tech opens The Bridge - new flexible workspace

Manhattan, NY Cornell Tech, the campus of Cornell University dedicated to developing leaders and technologies for the AI era, has opened The Bridge, a new flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, early and mid-stage ventures, and more established companies. Located in the Tata Innovation Center on Cornell

McHugh Furnishings acquires Professional Furnishings & Equipment

Uniondale, NY McHugh Furnishings, a provider of specialty furnishings for education, healthcare, entertainment, and multifamily housing, has acquired Professional Furnishings & Equipment

Luckman appointed an inaugural Advisory Board Member of St. John’s University School of Law’s Center for Bankruptcy Studies

Uniondale, NY Gerard Luckman, a partner and chair of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s bankruptcy & corporate restructuring practice group, was recently appointed an inaugural Advisory Board Member

Marcus & Millichap brokers $10.6 million sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites

Clifton Park, NY Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services

Williams named senior vice president of marketing at Houlihan Lawrence

Rye Brook, NY According to Houlihan Lawrence, Stephanie Williams has been appointed senior vice president of marketing. Williams joined in the company in 2018 as head of digital and was promoted to vice president in 2020. Williams has played a pivotal role in transforming