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Curtis + Ginsberg relocates HQ to Rudin’s One Battery Park Plaza

Manhattan, NY Rudin said that Curtis + Ginsberg Architects has signed a 12,602 s/f lease at One Battery Park Plaza. The NYC-based firm will relocate its headquarters to a portion of the 27th floor of the 35-story, 870,000 s/f office tower as part of

Houlihan Lawrence Commercial leases
12,600 s/f at 270 North Ave.

New Rochelle, NY Houlihan Lawrence Commercial, a division of Houlihan Lawrence, has brokered the lease of 12,600 s/f of office space located at 270 North Ave. The landlord was represented by Mike Rackenberg, associate broker, with Houlihan Lawrence Commercial

Colliers hospitality practice group adds Johnson as analyst

Manhattan, NY Colliers has hired Marc Johnson as an analyst to join the firm’s hospitality practice group. In his new role, Johnson will work alongside group leader Mark Owens, who is one of the foremost experts in the sector, to help

Bizzi & Partners and BLG Capital debut U.S. partnership – Bizzi + Bilgili

Manhattan, NY Bizzi & Partners and BLG Capital, Bilgili Group’s real estate investment arm, announced today they will join development forces, and become Bizzi + Bilgili. The new venture will further broaden each firm’s respective portfolios with residential and

Fried Frank advises RXR Realty in Davis Polk & Wardwell lease extension at 450 Lexington Ave.

Manhattan, NY Fried Frank advised RXR Realty on its 25-year lease extension with global law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP at its 450 Lexington Ave. office building and related modifications to the building’s existing financing.

Peck, Goldstein, Lupo and Hinckley of JLL arrange $233m in construction financing for 569-unit multi-housing project - 54 Crown

Brooklyn, NY JLL Capital Markets has secured $233 million in construction financing for the ground-up development of 54 Crown, a 569-unit multi-housing development located at 54 Crown St., in Crown Heights.

MKDA founder, Kleinberg, passes away at age 97

Manhattan, NY Architecture and interior design firm MKDA said that Milo Kleinberg, the firm’s founder, has passed away at the age of 97. The firm’s partners Michael and Jeffrey Kleinberg issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened

George Comfort & Sons inks multiple leases at 44 Wall St.

Manhattan, NY George Comfort & Sons, on behalf of the 44 Wall St. ownership, said that lease agreements totaling 18,600 s/f have been signed with both existing and new tenants at the boutique downtown tower.

Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter inaugurates new executive committee and board of directors

Manhattan, NY The Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has appointed its new executive committee and board of directors for the 2023-2024 term. This year marks the chapter’s momentous 40th anniversary.

Merchants Capital secures $320 million financing

Bronx, NY Merchants Capital has provided $320 million in financing to support comprehensive renovations at Edenwald Houses. The second largest New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property in the state and the largest in the borough, Edenwald Houses dates back to the 1950s and