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The Hudson Cos. close on capital restructure deal for mixed-use development

Brooklyn, NY The Hudson Companies closed on a $28.3 million capital restructuring deal for House No. 94, a constructed mixed-income and mixed-use residential building in North Williamsburg. Brokered by Newmark, financing

The Skyscraper Museum honors Levinson and L&L Holding Co.

Manhattan, NY The Skyscraper Museum’s 2023 “Making New York History” Award, which recognizes remarkable individuals and buildings that shape New York City’s skyline, went to L&L Holding Company’s CEO and

Metropolitan Realty Associates completes $18 million
refinancing of 81 Spence Street

Bayshore, NY According to Joseph Farkas, CEO and founder of Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC (“MRA”), MRA has completed the refinancing of 81 Spence St. The refinancing occurred after securing an extended long-term lease with Duro Dyne National Corporation

Lightstone secures $165.6 in financing for Gowanus rental property

Brooklyn, NY JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $165.584 million refinancing for 365 Bond St., a 430-unit multi-housing property in Gowanus. JLL represented the borrower, Lightstone to secure the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Freddie Mac Multifamily.

Due Diligence - by Kyle Scheiner

In a world where everything, from shopping to banking, is done on the internet, the ability to research due diligence effectively and quickly on real estate is a major asset to buyers, lenders, brokers, and attorneys

Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC - new name and firm leadership attorneys

Uniondale, NY As Sahn Ward begins its 25th anniversary year,  Elisabetta Coschignano has become a member of the firm. To recognize this milestone, and Coschignano’s accomplishments and contributions to the firm’s growth and development

Sherman of Baseline Real Estate Advisors completes $15.2 million sale of four properties

Brooklyn, NY Michael Sherman, founder of Baseline Real Estate Advisors completed the sale of The BK Package consisting of 16 units in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope and downtown Brooklyn for $15.2 million. The four properties are 74

M&T Realty Capital Corporation appoints new CEO and other organizational changes

Baltimore, MD M&T Realty Capital Corporation (M&T RCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&T Bank specializing in providing competitive financing nationwide for multifamily properties, commercial income properties, healthcare facilities, and other property types, has a series of organizational changes designed to

Rand Commercial completes sale of two parcels for $6.73 million

Montebello, NY Rand Commercial completed the sale of two parcels at 100 and 300 Rella Blvd. (55.08-1-5 and 1-6) sold to Montvale, NJ-based Rella Owner LLC. The two parcels, totaling 19.34+/-acres sold for $6.73 million

New York State sales tax considerations for the commercial real estate industry - by Sapna Pillai

Commercial property owners should be aware of the rules and regulations governing the complex sales and use tax issues that affect the New York commercial real estate industry. These include the taxability