The National Park Service has leased 7 acres at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York, to Runway Green, a nonprofit that will build a $60 million agricultural and environmental education facility. The project aims to serve up to 50,000 NYC public school students annually by creating an educational ecosystem focused on urban farming and workforce development. Funding has been raised from various government sources, and the facility will be developed in phases with multiple partners.

European flexible workspace operator infinitSpace is entering the U.S. market with a 32,000-square-foot coworking location in the historic Desmond’s Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The space, operating under the Beyond brand, will open on November 2 and accommodate about 400 members with private offices, shared workspaces, meeting rooms, lounges, and a rooftop event space. infinitSpace plans to expand to 30 locations nationwide over the next two years, focusing initially on Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, and New York. The company uses an asset-light management model, partnering with property owners who retain building ownership while infinitSpace manages operations and technology.

Daryl Hagler, a real estate investor and health care mogul, acquired a troubled mixed-use development in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, for $75.8 million. The 252,850-square-foot project includes 133 residential units and retail space, with a Burlington store recently opened but apartments still vacant. The property, previously owned by Arch Companies and AB Capstone, has faced legal disputes, community opposition, and construction setbacks. Hagler assumed existing mortgages and secured a 99-year ground lease for an adjacent parcel. He has a diverse real estate portfolio including industrial, residential, hospitality, commercial, and health care properties, and has experience with distressed assets.

EliseAI, a proptech company specializing in automating housing and health care operations, raised $350 million to expand its AI-driven platform that supports various property types including multifamily, single-family, and student housing. The company plans to grow its engineering and sales teams across multiple U.S. cities and enhance its product offerings, including the new agentic AI Apollo, which automates property management tasks. EliseAI also extends its automation technology to health care providers to improve patient and clinical staff experiences.

PTM Partners secured $125 million in construction financing for Edge Collective II, a 330-unit multifamily tower in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. This project is the second phase of a mixed-use development, following the first phase which included a 163-key Marriott hotel. Edge Collective II will be a 20-story building with 19,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, expected to complete in 2028. The development is part of the EDGE District, a vibrant live-work-play neighborhood in St. Petersburg, highlighting the city's growth as a housing and business market.

Dauntless Capital Partners acquired the Arlo Wynwood hotel in Miami for at least $44.3 million, with financing from BMO Bank. The nine-story hotel, completed in 2022, features 217 guest rooms and amenities including a cafe, bar, and rooftop pool. The sale reflects Miami's dynamic hospitality market, where hotel occupancy slightly declined but room rates increased significantly.

Arrow Linen Supply Company sold its rezoned industrial property in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, to Goose Property Management for $55 million. The site is planned for residential development with up to 396 units across four 10-story buildings, including a significant portion of affordable housing. The project aims to provide a mix of bedroom sizes and community facility spaces, with ongoing commitments from local officials to maintain affordability and family-friendly design.

British luxury fashion label JW Anderson has leased 4,500 square feet of retail space at 138 Wooster Street in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood for its first standalone U.S. store. The property is a five-story loft building constructed in 1920, owned by Aurora Capital Associates, and features high ceilings and cast-iron architecture. The deal highlights the scarcity of quality retail space in SoHo, with the ground-floor rent around $300 per square foot. Aurora purchased and renovated the building in 2015, and office space on the third floor is also available for lease.

Patricof, a private investment platform connecting professional athletes with investment opportunities, has signed a 10-year lease for 7,500 square feet on the 16th floor of Marx Realty's 545 Madison Avenue office building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building, known for its luxury hotel-style finishes and amenities, including doormen and car services, attracts high-quality tenants such as private equity firms and Baccarat. Patricof plans to relocate there by early 2027, highlighting the building's appeal to top-tier office tenants.

Related Urban Development Group secured $167 million in construction financing through Greystone’s affordable housing lending platform to develop the Gallery at Lummus Parc, a 257-unit multifamily project in Miami. The project includes two interconnected towers with studio to two-bedroom apartments, with 83% of units designated for affordable housing. Amenities include coworking spaces, a health club, rooftop pool, and fitness areas. Construction is expected to complete by late 2028, benefiting from proximity to public transit. The financing structure combines construction loans, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and a Freddie Mac forward tax-exempt loan for long-term financing.

The New York City commercial real estate investment sales market, particularly in Manhattan, is showing signs of recovery with dollar volume in 2026 projected to slightly exceed 2025 levels, driven by strong performance in office, retail, land, condominium development, hotels, and free-market apartment buildings. However, rent-regulated multifamily properties remain a significant challenge due to regulatory and cost pressures. Despite increased capital and financing availability, the number of properties sold remains below historical averages, indicating that while money is moving faster, transaction velocity and market activity have yet to fully rebound.

Venn, a multifamily operating platform specializing in bespoke AI solutions for property management, acquired Zuma, an agentic AI leasing company, for $50 million. Venn serves over 270 multifamily owners and operators across 30 U.S. states and expects to manage over 1 million units by year-end. The acquisition enhances Venn's leasing capabilities with Zuma's advanced AI technology, expanding their reach and technological expertise in the multifamily real estate sector.

Doug Faron, founder of Westlight Capital based in West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses his career in real estate investment with a focus on multifamily properties. Westlight Capital manages $750 million in assets and targets acquisitions primarily in multifamily housing, with some interest in build-to-rent and special situations including retail and senior housing. The firm emphasizes institutional-level analysis and relationships, focusing on larger-scale deals mainly in Florida and other growth markets such as Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and select cities like Gainesville, Tampa, and Miami. Faron highlights the importance of relationships, reputation, and grit in real estate entrepreneurship and fundraising.

Rising construction costs and higher interest rates in 2026 are causing delays, cancellations, and redesigns in commercial real estate development projects across the U.S. Developers are adapting by increasing density, changing project scopes, and securing diverse financing sources. Despite challenges, some projects, particularly in multifamily and industrial sectors, continue with creative approaches to manage costs and maintain returns. Regional impacts vary, with notable activity in Texas, Florida, and New York, where developers adjust plans to current market conditions and financing environments.

David Stifter, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, technology, and finance, co-founded PredictAP, a company specializing in automating accounts payable processes for real estate firms using AI and SaaS solutions. PredictAP has grown significantly since 2020, serving over 60 real estate clients and raising $8 million in Series A funding. The article highlights Stifter's background, the challenges in real estate finance automation, and upcoming virtual and in-person events related to AI and innovation in multifamily real estate, particularly in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.

Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners expanded its office space at One Vanderbilt in New York City by an additional 7,134 square feet, bringing its total footprint to 34,737 square feet. The 1.7 million-square-foot office tower remains fully leased, with other tenants including law firm Greenberg Traurig, TD Bank, Carlyle Group, Oak Hill Advisors, and SL Green Realty. The lease terms and rent details were not disclosed, but rents in the building range from $250 to over $300 per square foot.

Castle Hook Partners, a New York-based hedge fund manager, has leased the penthouse office space on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the upcoming 625 Madison Avenue tower developed by Related Companies in New York. The 15-year lease includes options to renew for an additional 10 years. This deal follows other major commitments at the tower, including General Atlantic and Veritas Capital, highlighting strong demand for premium office space in the building. The tower is also in talks with Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar for a potential relocation.

Elysee Investments acquired Blue Lagoon Shoppes, a fully leased 29,205-square-foot retail shopping center near Miami’s Waterford Business District, for $28 million. The property, completed in 2021, hosts 13 national-credit tenants including Starbucks and Chipotle, and is located just south of Miami International Airport. Elysee Investments focuses on retail properties in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, having also purchased a grocery store-anchored property in Aventura for $48 million in 2024.

Brixmor Property Group, a major owner of shopping centers, is acquiring Slate Grocery REIT for $2.34 billion in partnership with Everview Partners and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The deal includes 115 grocery-anchored, open-air retail centers totaling 15.7 million square feet, with Brixmor directly acquiring 23 centers in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas for $636 million and forming a joint venture for the remaining 92 assets. The acquisition aligns with Brixmor's strategy to expand in familiar markets with growth and redevelopment potential, leveraging strong grocer relationships and aiming to enhance rent and property value. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.

Solidcore, a national fitness chain specializing in high-intensity strength training, has signed a retail lease for the entire retail space of the Langdon, a new 23-story residential building with 51 units located at 1695 Second Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The retail space is approximately 2,507 square feet. The lease details such as rent and duration were not disclosed. Solidcore aims to complement the residential experience and bring a sought-after fitness amenity to the neighborhood.

John Allan's, a men's grooming and hair brand, is relocating its flagship location to a 3,000-square-foot space at 4 East 46th Street in Midtown East, New York City. The new location will serve as both office space and an exclusive experience for members, continuing the brand's long-term presence in the area. The building, a five-story property purchased in 2013, is managed by an LLC with Jeong Hoon Kim as an authorized signatory.

WHP Global plans to open 120 temporary Toys R Us stores across the U.S. this holiday season, partnering with Go! Retail Group to launch smaller, pop-up locations including stand-alone stores, Macy's in-store shops, and airport outlets. The expansion follows Toys R Us's bankruptcy in 2017 and subsequent revival efforts, with flagship stores already opened in New Jersey and partnerships in New York. The new stores will feature experiential elements like candy shops and cafes, aiming to capitalize on rising U.S. toy sales and nostalgia among millennials and Gen Z. Most leases will be for 12 months, with further airport expansions planned for 2027.

Mainstay, a residential real estate technology company based in San Francisco, raised $18 million and acquired Truelist, an AI-powered listing platform for brokers and agents. The combined company aims to improve transparency and accuracy in residential real estate pricing by integrating proprietary data and AI-driven tools to streamline workflows for buyers, owners, brokers, and agents. Truelist's founder joins Mainstay as chief strategy officer, and the merger is expected to enhance innovation in residential real estate technology.

The article discusses the emergence of the quantum computing industry hub centered around Santa Barbara and Goleta, California, highlighting significant commercial real estate activity driven by tech giants like Google and startups supported by UC-Santa Barbara. This growing ecosystem is attracting investment in office and mixed-use developments, supported by a strong local talent pool and government funding. The article also notes similar developments in Chicago and the broader Southern California region, emphasizing the role of quantum technology in shaping future real estate demand and economic growth.

Empire Group of Companies secured $299 million in construction financing to develop Revelry, a 533-unit multifamily complex near Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. The project features two high-rise towers with extensive amenities including retail space, a rooftop terrace, pool, fitness center, and coworking spaces, aiming to enhance livability and community in a prime urban location. The development is expected to be one of the tallest buildings in Tempe's skyline upon completion.

The delinquency rate for office commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) reached 13.2% in August 2026, the highest since 2019, driven mainly by failed or imminent refinancing rather than missed payments. Distress is widespread across loan sizes and vintages, with many loans transferring to special servicing while still current. Large loans tend to restructure rather than foreclose. Notable properties include fully leased single-tenant buildings facing refinancing challenges. Approximately $39 billion of office CMBS matures in the next year, with a significant portion showing warning signs of distress.

Marco Caffuzzi, a veteran real estate attorney with 30 years of experience, recently joined Latham & Watkins in New York after a long tenure at Skadden. His career highlights include representing Silverstein Properties in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center, a complex and landmark project involving innovative financing structures. Caffuzzi discusses the increasing complexity of real estate transactions, especially with international investors and layered financing, and notes current trends in New York City's market such as office-to-residential conversions and ongoing development to address housing shortages. He remains optimistic about New York's real estate resilience and growth.

The article discusses the impact of rising U.S. Treasury yields and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes on the commercial real estate (CRE) market, highlighting a new era of persistently high borrowing costs that challenge refinancing, new developments, and acquisitions. It emphasizes the difficulties faced by sectors like multifamily and office properties due to higher cap rates and floating-rate debt, while noting potential investment opportunities amid market dislocation. The article also touches on broader economic and geopolitical factors influencing rates, including inflation control efforts, geopolitical tensions, and the significant capital investment in AI and data centers. Overall, the CRE market is adjusting to a 'higher-for-longer' interest rate environment with uncertain near-term outcomes.

U.S. residential construction saw a decline in August 2026, with housing starts down 2.6% and multifamily starts dropping nearly 22%, alongside a 12% decrease in completions. Despite this, commercial real estate lenders hold a record $56 billion in dry powder, creating a competitive lending environment for well-capitalized developers. Challenges remain due to rising construction costs, equity financing difficulties, and economic uncertainties including potential interest rate hikes. The market favors projects that can pencil out financially, with lenders easing loan terms but cautious about riskier deals.

The article highlights recent commercial real estate transactions in the Southwest, particularly in Texas cities such as Austin, Dallas, Houston, and others. Key deals include sales and acquisitions across retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and multifamily properties, including portfolios, large office towers, industrial campuses, and built-to-rent communities. Notable transactions involve major firms and joint ventures acquiring and developing properties for various uses, including redevelopment projects and mixed-use developments.

The article discusses the positive outlook for the luxury condo market, highlighting Corcoran Sunshine's leadership in the sector. It also touches on recent residential real estate activities including large multifamily developments and refinancing deals in states like New York and Florida. The retail sector shows mixed performance with Starbucks closing some stores but planning new openings. Despite economic challenges, U.S. real estate investment increased significantly in the first half of the year. Notable retail deals in New York City were recognized by the Real Estate Board of New York, emphasizing the ongoing dynamism in retail and office real estate.

The federal government purchased the Defense Health Agency’s Northern Virginia headquarters in Falls Church for $285 million, acquiring a 44-acre office campus with three Class B office buildings and parking facilities. This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to reduce federal lease obligations and save costs, following similar purchases of leased office properties in the Washington, D.C. region. The property had been leased since 2010 under a 15-year, $370 million lease agreement.

Brasfield & Gorrie, a construction firm, is relocating its South Florida office from Coral Gables to a 19,330-square-foot space in the Weston Pointe I building in Weston, Florida, set for the second quarter of 2027. This move will triple their office footprint in the area. Additionally, the company is expanding its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, with a new four-story, 88,000-square-foot office building under construction, costing $65 million.

Developers in Astoria, Queens, New York, have filed plans to replace three industrial buildings with a 20-story residential tower containing 402 housing units, including about 100 affordable apartments. The project also includes commercial and community facility spaces and parking. Other similar-sized residential and mixed-use developments are also planned in Astoria, indicating significant residential growth in the area.

Legion Investment Group and SMA Equities have secured a $99 million construction loan to develop a 37-story, 300,000-square-foot residential condominium tower on Manhattan's Upper East Side in New York. The project, located at 1491-1497 Third Avenue, will feature roughly 120 condos and nearly 19,000 square feet of commercial space. The development is part of Legion's expanding portfolio of luxury condominium projects in the area, with demolition already underway and Hill West Architects leading the design.

Strauss Investments acquired Commons at Valencia, a 157,189-square-foot Class A office campus in Santa Clarita, northern Los Angeles County, California, for $32 million. The property includes two three-story office buildings and a two-story parking structure, is 79% leased, and serves tenants in professional services, insurance, financial services, and real estate. The campus, built in 2005 and renovated in 2020, is located in a strong suburban office market with growth in residential and employment bases.

A condominium community called Atlantica at Dania Beach in Florida was sold for $27.3 million in a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, nearly $10 million less than its previous sale price. Originally developed by Prestige Companies as an apartment community, it was sold and partially converted to condos by a subsequent owner who only sold six units before Prestige bought back most of the units at a discount. The community consists of 124 one- and two-bedroom condos with rental prices ranging from $1,995 to $3,500 per month.

Grand Lifestyles secured $35.4 million in acquisition financing to purchase The Ponds of Naperville, a multifamily property in suburban Chicago, Illinois. The $51.3 million acquisition was supported by a Freddie Mac-backed loan from Greystone. The property, built in 1988, includes 216 apartments with one and two-bedroom units and various community amenities. The suburban Illinois market is noted for organic rent growth due to limited new supply and strong fundamentals.

Rhino Investments Group secured $72.3 million in financing to acquire Randhurst Village, a 929,899-square-foot open-air shopping center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, near Chicago. The acquisition involved a $45.6 million senior loan and a $26.7 million mezzanine loan, with plans for a value-add strategy including leasing vacant spaces and selling outparcel pieces. Randhurst Village, originally opened in 1962 as the Chicago region's first enclosed mall, has been redeveloped into an open-air center with major tenants like Costco, Home Depot, and Macy's, attracting 9.3 million annual visits. The property is considered undervalued with strong market position and income potential.

Pistola Denim, a Los Angeles-based womenswear company, has signed a lease for a 17,922-square-foot office space at ROW DTLA, a large mixed-use complex in Downtown Los Angeles. The company will relocate its creative team from warehouse and distribution space in Vernon to this new office location, joining other fashion and office tenants in the complex. ROW DTLA features retail, restaurants, wellness operators, and event spaces within redeveloped industrial buildings near the Fashion District.

The Commercial Observer’s 19th annual Power Gala held at 7 World Trade Center in New York City celebrated key achievements in the commercial real estate sector, highlighting significant deals and developments that demonstrate the market's recovery and evolution post-pandemic. Awards recognized major transactions including the Naftali Group’s $810 million acquisition of 800 Fifth Avenue, J.P. Morgan Chase’s $4.3 billion financing for a mixed-use development in Beverly Hills, and Silverstein Properties’ partnership with American Express for the new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center. The event also honored leadership in revitalizing the Penn District and expanding real estate platforms beyond office assets, underscoring New York City's ongoing transformation and resilience.

Kobi Karp, a prominent architect in South Florida, discusses his current and upcoming multifamily apartment projects in Miami and surrounding areas, highlighting strong demand and rapid leasing. He notes the impact of Florida's Live Local Act, which promotes affordable housing mixed with market-rate units, and emphasizes improvements in building materials and design quality over the years. Karp also reflects on the importance of building maintenance following the Champlain Towers collapse and the ongoing challenge of meeting high housing demand in Florida.

A joint venture between Prestige Development and Anak Development secured $71.5 million in construction financing from BHI to build The Standard, a 250-unit multifamily apartment community in Bayonne, New Jersey. The project includes studio to two-bedroom units, a 227-space parking garage, ground-floor retail space, and various amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, and coworking areas. Designed by MHS Architecture, the development is set to be completed by summer 2027 and aims to expand local housing supply near the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line.

Industrious, a flexible workplace company owned by CBRE, has partnered with Google to launch Google Beam meeting rooms that provide an AI-driven, immersive video communication experience. These rooms, available in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, and Palo Alto, California, offer members and guests a natural, face-to-face meeting environment with spatial audio and true-to-life participant rendering. The technology aims to enhance social connection and meeting engagement, and the rooms are bookable for both members and nonmembers.

Moishe Mana expanded his real estate holdings by purchasing the 30-story 110 Tower office building in downtown Fort Lauderdale for $89 million, marking a shift from his previous focus on Miami properties. The 777,248-square-foot office building, built in 1987, was acquired with a $66.3 million loan from City National Bank of Florida. This purchase comes amid rumors of Mana potentially selling much of his Wynwood portfolio to Ken Griffin, though both parties deny a deal. The Broward County office market has been slower to recover post-pandemic compared to neighboring counties.

Starbucks announced the closure of 250 underperforming stores across North America as part of its ongoing $1 billion restructuring plan called 'Back to Starbucks,' which includes store retrofits and layoffs. The closures follow previous rounds affecting hundreds of stores and employees, amid declining sales, increased competition, and unionization efforts. Despite these closures, Starbucks remains committed to growing its North American store count. New York City led in chain store closures last year, with 42 locations shutting down due to challenges like small footprints and reduced foot traffic.

Cerity Partners, a wealth management firm, is expanding its office space at 99 Park Avenue in Midtown New York City by an additional 19,600 square feet, bringing its total leased space to about 68,300 square feet in a 26-story office building. The 15-year lease deal was arranged with Global Holdings, with some space currently occupied under a sublease. The building, fully leased as of June 2025, also houses tenants like Southern Land Company and On The Right Track Systems, which relocated to another office building at 381 Park Avenue South.

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) recognized the most influential retail deals in New York City, highlighting significant leasing and redevelopment projects including Urban Outfitters' new retail lease at 575 Fifth Avenue, Audemars Piguet's flagship lease at 785 Fifth Avenue, and the $2 billion redevelopment of the Waldorf Astoria New York hotel which added private residences and upgraded amenities. These deals showcase the dynamic and evolving retail market in New York City.

Lauren Muss is a highly successful real estate agent based in Manhattan, New York, with over $7 billion in sales, specializing in high-end residential properties such as penthouses, townhouses, and luxury units. She has built a strong team of experienced professionals who work collaboratively with clients. The article highlights her career achievements, personal interests, and approach to real estate.

The article discusses the critical affordable housing crisis in the United States, emphasizing the shortage of 4.7 million homes and the challenges in both preserving existing affordable housing and developing new units. It highlights the limitations of public housing authorities and private market forces, advocating for public-private partnerships to address the issue. Key strategies include leveraging financing tools like low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, utilizing publicly owned land for development, and aligning incentives between government and private developers to preserve and expand affordable housing stock nationwide.

Virginia and Maryland are implementing stricter regulations on data center development to manage rapid growth and its impact on local infrastructure and the environment. Maryland has introduced a review process for large data centers and is considering repealing tax exemptions, while Virginia is ending by-right approvals for large projects and increasing oversight through new frameworks and legislation. Local counties in both states are adopting moratoriums and special permit requirements to control data center expansion.

InterVest Capital Partners secured an $85 million loan from Hudson Bay Capital to refinance a mixed-use office and retail property at 300 Lafayette Street in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood, New York. The seven-story building, completed in 2019, features 63,000 square feet of office space leased entirely to Microsoft and 19,028 square feet of retail space occupied by tenants including Neko Health, New Era, and Goldwin. The property is noted for its boutique quality and strong tenancy, with a long-term lease signed by Microsoft prior to construction completion.

Four tenants have signed leases totaling 15,593 square feet at a 10-story office building near Manhattan's Union Square in New York City. The tenants include Nomic AI, Therapeutic Alliance Suites, T Moriarty & Son, and BSQ Capital Partners, occupying full floors or smaller spaces in the building. The property offers high ceilings, natural light, and manageable full-floor footprints, with asking rents at $55 per square foot, reflecting strong demand for office space in Greenwich Village.

Family Dollar has secured $455.7 million in refinancing for its portfolio of seven leased distribution centers totaling 7.1 million square feet. The loan, provided by Wells Fargo to 1959 RE Holdings, supports operational improvements following the retailer's acquisition by private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. The portfolio includes eight industrial properties across Utah, New York, Oklahoma, Indiana, Iowa, Virginia, Kentucky, and Florida, serving approximately 7,100 Family Dollar stores nationwide.

Conduct AI, a London-based artificial intelligence firm, is opening its first U.S. office in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood by leasing 6,705 square feet on the third floor of 140 Crosby Street, a Class A office building. The building, developed by Madison and Vornado Realty Trust and owned by Capstone Equities and partners, offers modern office space with rents between $150 and $165 per square foot. Conduct AI plans to accommodate over 60 employees in this new headquarters, reflecting its growth and brand identity.

Zara is expanding its store at the Los Cerritos Center, a large shopping mall in southeast Los Angeles County, California, increasing its footprint from 22,000 to 45,000 square feet. The expansion is part of a broader leasing wave at the retail center, which includes new tenants like Coach, Aritzia, and DICK'S Sporting Goods. Macerich, the owner of the center, holds a significant retail portfolio primarily in California and other regions, reporting a 94% occupancy rate in Q2.

Fort Partners acquired the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort, a 134-room oceanfront hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, for at least $112.6 million, with the total sale price estimated at $150 million including furniture and equipment. The purchase expands Fort Partners' presence in Palm Beach County, where it also owns nearby Four Seasons properties and has been active in condo transactions. The deal involved assuming and increasing the existing loan on the property, and follows other significant hotel transactions in the area, such as Larry Ellison's purchase of the Eau Palm Beach Resort.

David Burris and investors acquired three mixed-use pre-war buildings on Manhattan's Upper East Side for $28.1 million, totaling approximately 16,244 square feet with retail and apartment units. The purchase aims to control the blockfront along Lexington Avenue, with plans to reposition retail spaces rather than immediate redevelopment. The properties include several retail tenants and some vacant storefronts.

A joint venture involving George Comfort & Sons, Loeb Partners Realty, and Jamestown secured a $386 million refinancing loan for the 750,000-square-foot Midtown East office tower at 200 Madison Avenue in New York. The refinancing follows a significant lease extension and expansion by tenant Havas Health and includes ongoing renovations to enhance amenities such as executive conference rooms and event spaces. The loan reflects strong lender confidence in the office asset's prime location and tenant base.

GFP Real Estate has signed three new office leases at its Film Center Building in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, including a three-year lease with the Irish Arts Center, a five-year renewal with theatrical management firm Thompson Turner Productions, and a one-year extension with the Climate Museum. The building continues to attract a diverse range of tenants, including arts, cultural institutions, and creative businesses, with a focus on smaller lease spaces. Recent expansions by Rock Architecture & Engineering and ATG Entertainment also highlight the building's appeal.