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Akerman takes 100,000 s/f at Mitsui Fudosan America property

Manhattan, NY According to Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA), Akerman LLP—ranked among The American Lawyer’s top 100 law firms in the U.S.—has signed a 100,000 s/f lease at 1251 Avenue of the Americas. The transaction brings

SWBR welcomes Altoft

Rochester, NY SWBR has hired Andrew Altoft as project designer. As part of the firm’s Workplace Studio, Altoft is responsible for coordinating design and construction documentation for a variety of corporate, industrial and municipal projects.

Polsinellis of Compass sell two East Village properties for $14 million

Manhattan, NY Adelaide Polsinelli, vice chair of Compass and the newly launched investment sales division, along with Trystan Polsinelli, have sold 169 and 171 First Ave. in the

Procida Funding secures $39 million construction loan

Middlesex, NJ Procida Funding provided a $39 million construction loan, on behalf of the 100 Mile Fund, which Procida exclusively manages. The loan, made to Forte Real Estate Development, will finance “The View at

Newmark Knight Frank arranges $30.5 million financing for Caerus Group

Queens, NY Newmark Knight Frank has arranged a $30.5 million fixed-rate loan to a portfolio of two newly-repositioned, class A office buildings totaling over 65,000 s/f. The properties at 74 Kent St., in Greenpoint and 11-20 46th Rd. in

Reed MIDEM and MetaProp NYC hosts annual 2019 MIPIM PropTech NYC event November 12-13

New York, NY Reed MIDEM and MetaProp NYC hosted their annual 2019 MIPIM PropTech NYC November 12-13 at the Metropolitan Pavilion with conference sessions taking place at the Altman Building. Throughout the event, industry disruptors in

AECOM Tishman president Badame recognized by Nephcure Kidney International at annual benefit

Manhattan, NY According to AECOM Tishman, Jay Badame, president of the firm, has been recognized as this year’s honoree at Nephcure Kidney International’s 15th annual Countdown to a Cure fundraising benefit, which took place

Twomey Latham acquires Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C.

Bridgehampton, NY According to Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, effective January 1, 2020, the firm will complete its acquisition of Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C. As part of this acquisition, Craig Gibson will join

ABS Partners secures leases at the Box Factory, 1519 Decatur St. in Brooklyn, totaling 17,592 s/f

Brooklyn, NY ABS Partners Real Estate has arranged two leases totaling 17,592 s/f at the Box Factory, 1519 Decatur St.

JLL arranges financing for The Peaks of Nanuet

Nanuet, NY JLL arranged acquisition financing for The Peaks of Nanuet, a 504-unit apartment complex in Rockland County. JLL worked exclusively on behalf of Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and an