Manhattan, NY Koeppel Rosen LLC negotiated new office leases at 236 West 27th St. and 902 Bdwy. The two transactions include: MD2 International, LLC secures 4,500 s/f lease at 902 Bdwy.: MD2 International, a concierge medicine practice, will occupy a partial space on the 16th floor of 902 Broadway.
Manhattan, NY Newmark has arranged a $230 million refinancing on behalf of Northwood Investors for 520-524 Bdwy, a collection of two historic mixed-use properties located in SoHo. Newmark co-president, global debt and structured finance Jordan Roeschlaub and vice chairman Nick Scribani secured the financing from Barings, which was led by Jonathan Neff.
New York, NY This month marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities have on the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945, first as a weeklong national observance. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers
Brooklyn, NY Lorimer Capital closed a $51 million construction loan secured by 29 Wythe Ave., a to-be constructed 126,500 s/f, four-story mixed-use development which will include retail, entertainment, hospitality and covered parking in Williamsburg. The project is being developed by Double U
Manhattan, NY ULI New York will hold the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala, on April 29, 2026. Applications are now being accepted for the state’s leading awards program celebrating innovation, design, and community impact in real estate development.
The mayor of New York City holds significant influence over real estate policy — but not absolute legislative power. Here’s how it breaks down:
Formal Legislative Role
• Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
Manhattan, NY Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. (R&E) has added attorneys Alexander Shapiro, as member, and Joseph Kammerman, as counsel, to further develop the firm’s general commercial litigation practice.
New York, NY Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network has released its fifth comprehensive benchmark study measuring progress for women over the last two decades, capturing critical industry-wide data and key workplace trends in commercial real estate.
Manhattan, NY The Feil Organization signed two long-term leases totaling 25,500 s/f at 257 Park Ave. South. The two leases include: AngelList, a fintech company, will occupy the 18th floor, spanning 12,900 s/f.
Brooklyn, NY JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $54.3 million sale of 970 Franklin Ave., a 289,957 buildable s/f development site. JLL arranged the sale on behalf of The Continuum Company and procured the buyer, Isaac Schwartz. The site is approved for the development of up to 355
Manhattan, NY Broad Street Development (BSD) signed a long-term lease with Luckin Coffee at 184 Thompson St., a 135-unit condominium building with 5,809 s/f of street-level retail fronting Bleecker St. This Greenwich Village outpost will be the fifth location for Luckin Coffee
Manhattan, NY Jack Resnick & Sons has finalized a five-year lease renewal and expansion with Seneca Insurance Company (Seneca) at One Seaport Plaza, Resnick’s office tower located at 199 Water St.