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Perlman of Largo Capital places $1.8 million refinancing

Webster, NY Ned Perlman of Largo Capital arranged $1.8 million to refinance a medical office building.

Ariel Property Advisors sell 142,500 s/f development site for $40.65 million in the rezoned Gowanus neighborhood

Brooklyn, NY Ariel Property Advisors has arranged the sale of a development site with a 142,500 s/f zoning floor area at 450 Union St. in the rezoned Gowanus neighborhood. The property traded for $40.65 million or $285 per s/f, a record for a site in Gowanus with a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing requirement. The site is occupied by Pig Beach and The Green Building.

Regal Ventures acquires 15,893 s/f retail condo at 897 Eighth Ave. - $35.25 million

New York, NY Regal Ventures has acquired a 37,165 s/f, grocery-anchored retail and parking condo at 897 Eighth Ave. in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side. The property’s retail component is 15,893 s/f in size, while the parking portion measures 21,272 s/f.

Ferrara and Stenson of Brax Realty sell 126-units for $6.7 million

New York, NY Michael Ferrara and Alan Stenson of Brax Realty brokered the $6.7 million sale of a 126-unit SRO building in the Upper West Side. The property, 342 West 71st St., is a 7-story elevator building with 34,312 s/f and 52 ft. of frontage on 71st St.

Rosewood Realty Group closes sale of 14,000 s/f for $6.8 million

New York, NY Rosewood Realty Group delivered the sale of a five-story, mixed use-apartment building in Borough Park with four apartments and one retail space for $6.8 million.

The New Normal - by C. Jaye Berger

The world seems to be getting back on track after a fashion. The most that anyone can say is we are entering a “new normal.”

Arch Companies takes over portfolio of three Bushwick apartment development sites

New York, NY Arch Companies has closed a portfolio of three luxury apartment development projects in the Bushwick, Brooklyn market. The portfolio totals 61 units and is located at 435 Central Ave., 1010 Bushwick Ave. and 1351 Dekalb Ave. The restructuring with the existing ownership group lead by Denis Saklakov is a positive step towards restarting construction on the previously stalled properties.

Building Trades leader offers roadmap for job creation and construction reform

New York, NY New York City has an opportunity to rebuild the physical infrastructure of the region, said Louis Coletti, president and CEO of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA). Coletti, who serves on mayor Eric Adams’ Capital Process Reform Task Force, offered a roadmap for the city to take advantage of this opportunity while offering a pathway to financial security for thousands of workers and residents.

CBRE and Compass represent Five Iron Golf in 30,000 s/f lease at 101 Park Ave., Kalikow Building

New York, NY Five Iron Golf has signed a long-term lease at 101 Park Ave., the Kalikow Building located at the corner of 40-th St. and Park Ave., steps away from Grand Central Station. The 30,000 s/f space is located on the third ?oor and will feature a dedicated entrance on 41st St. with a private elevator.

Squires, Neustadter and Weiner of C&W broker $5.5 million sale

New York, NY Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of an 11,104 s/f motel located at 1440 East 222nd  St. in the Bronx. The final sale price was $5.5 million.