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GFP Real Estate inks four leases totaling 12,924 s/f at 515 Madison Ave.

Manhattan, NY GFP Real Estate, LLC negotiated three lease transactions totaling 12,924 s/f at 515 Madison Ave. in the Plaza District. Weiss Wellness, a physiatrists group, signed a new 10-year lease for 6,536 s/f on the fifth floor. Martin McGrath of GFP Real

Delaware Statutory Trusts and the anchor and buoy investment theory - by Dwight Kay

For investors currently considering a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment for either their 1031 exchange or direct-cash investment, one of the first things to consider is what investment strategy should be pursued? For example, is the goal to achieve greater appreciation, even if it means investing

Marx Realty signs LeafHome to 10,000 s/f at 10 Grand Central

Manhattan, NY Marx Realty said that LeafHome has signed a long-term lease for 10,000 s/f at 10 Grand Central. The 15th floor space is the first NYC office for the Ohio-based developer of the LeafFilter gutter protection technology and will serve as the headquarters

Keidan of Cresa arranges 5,000 s/f lease for Timberlake Studios

Manhattan, NY Cresa Global Inc. (Cresa) vice president Leslie Keidan has arranged a 10-year lease for a 5,000 s/f workspace at 545 Eighth Ave. for Timberlake Studios, a theatrical costume production company. Founded in 1959 by costume maker Betty Williams, her protégé Sarah Timberlake

Gopan and Schwartz of Simone Development sign Fastenal Co. to long-term lease at 1448 Ferris Pl.

Bronx, NY Simone Development Companies said that the largest fastener distributor in North America, Fastenal Company, has signed a 7,100 s/f, long-term warehouse lease at 1448 Ferris Pl.

Naftali Credit Partners closes on pre-development financing loan for 8 Carlisle

Manhattan, NY After closing an $86 million construction loan for 64 University Place, Naftali Credit Partners, a subsidiary of Naftali Group – closed a pre-development financing loan for 8 Carlisle St. marking the second deal of its closed second credit fund. Naftali Credit Partners

Koukou and Newton of Lee & Assocs. represent American Outcomes Management in 13,614 s/f lease at Industry City

Brooklyn, NY Industry City, the 35-acre mixed-use complex comprising sixteen waterfront buildings in Sunset Park, said that American Outcomes Management LP (AOM), a leading specialty infusion provider focused on intravenous immunoglobin (IVIG) infusion therapy, signed a seven-year lease for

Supreme Court calls real property tax foreclosure into question - by Gabriella Botticelli

A recent United States Supreme Court opinion has significant impact on New York’s Real Property Tax Law. Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota, decided on May 25, 2023, ruled it unconstitutional for a taxing authority to foreclose upon and sell property based upon a failure to pay taxes without a procedure for the property owner

IREON INSIGHTS: New Jersey implements a new benchmarking law for buildings with first deadline approaching October 2023 - by Jeff Hendler, Adam Blank and Zohra Roy

As part of the New Jersey (NJ) Clean Energy Act, beginning October 1, 2023, buildings over 25,000 s/f are required to benchmark their building’s aggregate energy and water usage data to the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on an annual basis. Logical Buildings is certified by the NJBPU to fulfill

Cushman & Wakefield arranges $30 million refinancing for 27-01 Queens Plaza N.

Long Island City, NY Cushman & Wakefield served as the exclusive advisor to Brause Realty in the procurement of $30 million in refinancing for Brewster LIC, a 700,000 s/f office property located at 27-01 Queens Plaza North. The loan was provided by Apple Bank.