Northeast
Sustainable Hudson Yards
The Related Cos.’ innovative mixed-use mega-project Hudson Yards will feature a highly advanced microgrid.
Chicago’s Bridge Development Partners Opens NJ Office
Chicago-based Bridge Development Partners is continuing to expand along the East Coast by opening an office in Parsippany, N.J., and adding two new principals to run it.
Deka Immobilien, Ashkenazy Acquisition JV Buys Manhattan Retail Condo
German real estate company Deka Immobilien GmbH and Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. have teamed up for the first time to acquire a two-level luxury retail condominium at 522 Fifth Ave. from Morgan Stanley.
Anbang Acquires Waldorf Astoria NY for $1.95B
Anbang Insurance Group Co. has acquired the historic Waldorf Astoria New York from Hilton Worldwide Holdings for $1.95 billion, although the U.S.-based hotel chain will continue to operate the property for the next century.
BRP, Goldman Sachs JV to Leverage Residential Development in NYC, NJ
BRP Cos. is launching a $75 million investment fund that will leverage upwards of $250 million of new residential development in the New York City metro area and New Jersey.
C&W Inks Deal with Microsoft for Manhattan Flagship Store
The Microsoft Corp. has agreed to sign a lease for a flagship store at 677 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan, occupying the entire ground through fourth floors and a portion of the lower level of the building.
Executive Spotlight: Jim Postell, Transwestern
Jim Postell built two regional commercial real estate offices from the ground up in his home state of New Jersey, the first for Trammell Crow Co. and the second for Transwestern. That office was recently recognized as New Jersey’s “Best Place to Work” by NJBIZ.
Sustainable Contribution: Panasonic Marks One Year in Newark
One year ago, Panasonic Corp. of North America moved to Two Riverfront Plaza in Newark, N.J., built to be highly sustainable and in a location intended to benefit the community as much as the company. CTO Todd Rytting sat down with CPE to offer insights into the process and results.
Tishman JV Buys Historic Midtown South Building
A joint venture between Tishman Speyer and The Cogswell-Lee Development Group has purchased 183 Madison Ave., an Art Deco office building in Manhattan’s Midtown South office district.
Durst JV Invests $1.5B in Astoria, Queens
Best known for developing and managing Manhattan office towers, The Durst Organization is investing $1.5 billion in a residential and retail development at Hallets Point on the Astoria, Queens, waterfront.