New York

NYC Towers to Undergo Ambitious Upgrades

The buildings completed in the 1920s and 30s total 1.1 million square feet and sit not far from the massive Hudson Yards development.

RSC Architects Redesigns NJ Medical Unit

The firm has completed phase one of a multi-phase renovation plan at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Bergen County. Improvements included converting existing rooms into private patient rooms, and adding new waiting areas and care stations.

JLL to Continue Managing 866 UN Plaza

Located directly across from the United Nations headquarters, the office building’s tenant list includes missions, consulates and non-government organizations. The Carlyle Group purchased the office tower in April for $217.5 million.

Vince Camuto Moves to Shorenstein’s 1407 Broadway

The luxury retailer is consolidating two of its Midtown Manhattan offices and moving to the newly renovated building’s third floor. The move is expected to be completed by next spring.

Jack Resnick & Sons Makes Promotions

Brett Greenberg has taken over as the firm’s new executive managing director of leasing, replacing the recently retired industry veteran Dennis Brady. Adam Rappaport has taken over Greenberg’s former position as managing director of leasing.

Manhattan’s GM Building Lands $2.3B Refi

Boston Properties has completed a $2.3 billion refinancing of the 50-story, 2 million-square-foot trophy tower. The financing includes interest-only payments and matures in 2027.

Barclays Nabs Revitalized NJ Office Campus

Long-term tenant Barclays Capital acquired the three-building The Crossings at Jefferson Park in Whippany, N.J, from a joint venture. The complex underwent a three-year multimillion-dollar renovation and features The Powerhouse, an 11,000-square-foot, stand-alone amenities center.

York Breaks Ground on $100M Bronx Studio

Michaelangelo Campus will sprout up on a long-vacant, 10-acre site in the Soundview area of the borough, strengthening its image as a destination for film and media.

Vintage NYC Building Scores $430M Refi

The 675,000-square-foot, Class A property was built in 1909 and consists of two contiguous buildings near Union Square, Gramercy Park and Madison Square Park.

Law Firm Signs Full-Floor Lease at Rudin’s 1675 Broadway

Cushman & Wakefield represented Ballard Spahr in the signing of a 27,000-square-foot lease at the Midtown Manhattan property. The tenant is expected to move from its Third Avenue location next year.