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Peck, Goldstein, Lupo and Hinckley of JLL arrange $233m in construction financing for 569-unit multi-housing project - 54 Crown

Brooklyn, NY JLL Capital Markets has secured $233 million in construction financing for the ground-up development of 54 Crown, a 569-unit multi-housing development located at 54 Crown St., in Crown Heights.

MKDA founder, Kleinberg, passes away at age 97

Manhattan, NY Architecture and interior design firm MKDA said that Milo Kleinberg, the firm’s founder, has passed away at the age of 97. The firm’s partners Michael and Jeffrey Kleinberg issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened

George Comfort & Sons inks multiple leases at 44 Wall St.

Manhattan, NY George Comfort & Sons, on behalf of the 44 Wall St. ownership, said that lease agreements totaling 18,600 s/f have been signed with both existing and new tenants at the boutique downtown tower.

Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter inaugurates new executive committee and board of directors

Manhattan, NY The Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has appointed its new executive committee and board of directors for the 2023-2024 term. This year marks the chapter’s momentous 40th anniversary.

Merchants Capital secures $320 million financing

Bronx, NY Merchants Capital has provided $320 million in financing to support comprehensive renovations at Edenwald Houses. The second largest New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property in the state and the largest in the borough, Edenwald Houses dates back to the 1950s and

Big Spaceship leases at JEMB’s 1 Willoughby Sq.

Brooklyn, NY JEMB Realty said that digital marketing agency Big Spaceship has signed a lease at 1 Willoughby Sq. (1WSQ). Located at 235 Duffield St. in downtown, 1WSQ is one of the borough’s best-leasing office building, with over 120,000 s/f executed since development.

Cushman & Wakefield arranges 6,780 s/f long-term lease for Elvinger S.A.R.L PLLC

Manhattan, NY Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a 10-year, 6,780 s/f lease for Elvinger S.A.R.L PLLC at 600 Lexington Ave., a 300,000 s/f office building in the Plaza District. The law firm will occupy space on the 24th floor.

Mandell of GFP Real Estate leases 4,422 s/f to Morgane Le Fay at 640 Ninth Ave.

Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate, LLC said that women’s fashion brand Morgane Le Fay has signed a new lease for 4,422 s/f on the 14th floor of 630 Ninth Ave., also known as The Film Center Building.

Gopan and Hansen of Simone Development Companies negotiate two leases at Boyce Thompson Center

Yonkers, NY Simone Development Companies has signed two new leases totaling 3,552 s/f of retail space at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Bdwy. Enbu Asian Fusion, a Japanese/Asian fusion restaurant, is leasing 2,580 s/f at the mixed-use center. SoYo Nails,

Bideawee opens 9,000 s/f at 152 West 24th St.

Manhattan, NY Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest animal welfare and pet adoption organizations with locations in Manhattan and Long Island, held a ribbon-cutting for the opening of its new flagship in the Chelsea neighborhood. In celebration of