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Rockwell Group and Shawmut partner in pro-bono design for Melba’s outdoor seating in Harlem

Manhattan, NY As New York City officially entered Phase 2 of reopening, the restaurant Melba’s in Harlem debuted outdoor dining designed pro-bono by Rockwell Group and

Bridgewater Capital Partners arranges $4.1 million for a vacant land acquisition in Newark

Newark, NJ Bridgewater Capital Partners has arranged $4.1 million for a vacant land acquisition. The site, 50 Bruen St., is approved for a

Gelber and Kaplan of CBRE secure 5,400 s/f retail lease

Manhattan, NY In a transaction arranged by CBRE, vintage second-hand clothing store 2nd Street USA has inked a new 5,400 s/f lease in the Chelsea neighborhood at 142 West 26th St.

Black of Horvath & Tremblay completes three retail sales totaling $5.72 million

Rochester, NY Jeremy Black of Horvath & Tremblay has completed the sale of three single tenant properties for a total of $5.72 million.

Ganz to lead Alpha Realty’s Private Capital Group

New York, NY Alpha Realty has tapped David Ganz to spearhead its newly formed Private Capital Group, which specializes in arranging bridge loans and other non-traditional short-term financing.

Chef Kertes joins Watermark at Brooklyn Heights senior community in Brooklyn as executive chef

Brooklyn, NY Chef Kfir Kertes has joined The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, a 275-unit seniors housing residence at 21 Clark St., opening this summer, as executive chef.

Babylon IDA receives approval to issue small business loans, grants

Lindenhurst, NY The Babylon Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has launched the Babylon Is Back Emergency Assistance Program. The program, recently approved by New York State, will

Ariel Property Advisors brokers BFC partner’s $2.15m acquisition of 27-31 Wave St.

Staten Island, NY Ariel Property Advisors completed BFC Partners’ acquisition of 27-31 Wave St. in the Stapleton neighborhood for $2.15 million.

Manhattan commercial real estate in the Pandemic: Where are we now? - by Justin Conway

Since March 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak took over the country and world, I have been spending a majority of my time walking the streets while living in Manhattan. Many building owners and investors in

SL Green closes $510 million loan; financing by Aareal Capital Corp., Citi and Credit Agricole

Manhattan, NY According to SL Green Realty Corp., it has closed on a new $510 million mortgage financing secured by 220 East 42nd St. The loan was provided by a lending group led by Aareal Capital Corp., Citi and Credit Agricole.