Category: Brokerage

Kennedy closes raw land loan for residential subdivision

Kennedy closes raw land loan for residential subdivision

July 22, 2025
Suffern, NY When a local mortgage broker needed help securing funding for a $2 million land deal in, they turned to Chase Wolfer—a funding specialist who knows how to perform under pressure. As both a loan officer officer at New Jersey-based
Black Bear Capital, The Crest Group finalize $42.5m <br>CMBS loan to  refinance Long Island office portfolio

Black Bear Capital, The Crest Group finalize $42.5m
CMBS loan to refinance Long Island office p...

July 8, 2025
Islandia, NY Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP), a real estate financial advisory firm and subsidiary of Black Bear Asset Management (BBAM), arranged $42.5 million in financing on behalf of The Crest Group to refinance the 400,000 s/f Crossroads office portfolio.
Raffa of Island Associates closes 1,700 s/f lease and <br>relocation for National EAP at 490 Wheeler Rd.

Raffa of Island Associates closes 1,700 s/f lease and
relocation for National EAP at 490 Wheeler...

July 8, 2025
Hauppauge, NY Bob Raffa of Island Associates negotiated a relocation and new lease for National EAP for 1,700 s/f at 490 Wheeler Rd.   National EAP relocated within the building and extended their term.  National EAP is a consulting and human resources firm that has been in the building
Goldflam of Highcap Group sells<br> three retail condos for $2.55m

Goldflam of Highcap Group sells
three retail condos for $2.55m

July 8, 2025
Manhattan, NY Josh Goldflam, co-founder & principal of Highcap Group, arranged the sale of the three retail condos at the base of the high-rise condominium located at 111 Murray St., which sold for $2.55 million. The seller was a partnership of the sponsor developers Witkoff Group
Industry City grows biotech footprint with over 61,000 s/f  of new and expanded leases

Industry City grows biotech footprint with over 61,000 s/f of new and expanded leases

July 8, 2025
Brooklyn, NY Industry City, the 35-acre, six million s/f mixed-use campus in Sunset Park, signed 61,510 s/f of new and expanded leases.  Biotechnology company Cresilon has signed a 55,000 s/f, 10-year expansion lease for its U.S. headquarters and lab space, more than doubling its footprint
NYSCAR July president’s message: 23rd annual conference was a hit  - by Robert Strell

NYSCAR July president’s message: 23rd annual conference was a hit - by Robert Strell

July 8, 2025
It was terrific to see many of you at the 23rd Annual NYS Commercial Association of Realtors Annual Conference June 16-17, 2025 at the Rivers Casino in Schenectady. This year’s conference, chaired by Mercedes Brien (RAC) had great information on a host of topics as well as
Marx Realty inks 19,000 s/f lease renewals/expansions

Marx Realty inks 19,000 s/f lease renewals/expansions

July 8, 2025
Manhattan, NY Marx Realty (MNPP) said that investment advisory firm, Family Management Corp. is more than doubling its footprint at 10 Grand Central expanding from 4,800 s/f to 11,000 s/f with a seven-year term. Weidenbaum & Harari, a New York-based law firm focused on serving the legal needs
Roth of Manhattan Skyline leases to Murray Hill Optical

Roth of Manhattan Skyline leases to Murray Hill Optical

July 8, 2025
Manhattan, NY Manhattan Skyline Management Corp. signed a lease with Murray Hill Optical to open a new boutique at 500 Third Ave. in the Murray Hill neighborhood. Murray Hill Optical will operate out of a 988 s/f Third Ave. storefront renovated by Manhattan Skyline at the base of its apartment building Murray Hill Manor.
Disability Pride Month is here. Is your building accessible?

Disability Pride Month is here. Is your building accessible?

July 8, 2025
New York, NY July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to reflect on the progress made — and the work still to be done — in making our communities more inclusive. As we acknowledge the experiences and achievements of people with
Greystone closes $901.3 million multifamily commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation

Greystone closes $901.3 million multifamily commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation

July 8, 2025
Manhattan, NY Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company closed Greystone CRE Notes 2025-FL4, LLC, a $901.3 million commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO) backed by bridge loans on multifamily properties.
Shkreli and Gold of RTL represents three new restaurants in Williamsburg

Shkreli and Gold of RTL represents three new restaurants in Williamsburg

July 8, 2025
Brooklyn, NY RTL, one of New York City’s leading retail brokerage firms, represented three new restaurants in securing locations in a five-block radius in Williamsburg.
Tishman Speyer finalizes acquisition of <br>148 Lafayette St. for $105.5 million from EPIC

Tishman Speyer finalizes acquisition of
148 Lafayette St. for $105.5 million from EPIC

July 8, 2025
Manhattan, NY Tishman Speyer has acquired 148 Lafayette St., a fully-leased, 12-story boutique office building in SoHo. Tishman Speyer purchased 148 Lafayette from EPIC for $105.5 million.