Articles by Max Gillespie

Henry Hall Sells For $129 Million At 515 West 38th Street In Hudson Yards, Manhattan

7:30 am on March 14, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Amstar Group LLC has acquired Henry Hall, a 33-story, 225-unit tower at 515 West 38th Street in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, a joint venture of Shorenstein Investment Advisers and Dreamscape Companies, in the $129 million transaction. JLL also advised the buyer in securing $71 million in acquisition financing through U.S. Bank. The property is located between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues.

Restoration of Morris-Jumel Mansion Begins in Washington Heights, Manhattan

7:30 am on March 13, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction has begun on an approximately $10 million restoration of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the 1765 landmark located at 65 Jumel Terrace in Washington Heights, Manhattan. NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura joined officials from the Historic House Trust, local elected leaders, and community members to mark the start of the project, which aims to preserve Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence. The effort is being undertaken in partnership with NYC Parks, the Historic House Trust, and the Morris-Jumel Mansion, with design work led by Page Ayres Cowley Architecture.

LPC Reviewing Proposal For New Residential Building At 68 West 119th Street In Harlem, Manhattan

7:30 am on March 11, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a new five-story residential building at 68 West 119th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by Gerald J. Caliendo R.A. P.C. for Shlomi Cohen, the structure will yield eight units and a cellar level. The property is located between Fifth and Lenox Avenues within the Mount Morris Park Historic District.

Refinancing Secured For 1250 Broadway In NoMad, Manhattan

7:00 am on March 9, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Real estate development and investment firm Global Holdings has secured a $450 million refinancing for 1250 Broadway, a 39-story office tower in NoMad, Manhattan. Branded as Nomad Tower, the property is a LEED Platinum-certified office building located along Broadway between West 31st and West 32nd Streets. Wells Fargo originated the three-year fixed-rate loan, which was structured as a Green Bond, while Eastdil Secured advised on the transaction. Proceeds from the financing will retire existing debt on the property.

LPC To Review Proposal For New Residential Building At 163 West 122nd Street In Harlem, Manhattan

7:00 am on March 8, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a new four-story residential building at 163 West 122nd Street in Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by KDW Architecture in collaboration with AMPM, the 52-foot-tall structure will incorporate design elements to blend with the style of the surrounding Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension. The vacant site is listed as Lot 5 on Block 1907, which is located between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.

NYCHA Announces Completion Of More Than 800 Renovation Projects Totaling Over $5.1 Billion

7:30 am on March 7, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has announced that it has completed more than 800 capital construction projects across its public housing portfolio over the past five years, representing over $5.1 billion in investment. The work, carried out across properties in all five boroughs of New York City, has included major upgrades to building systems, apartments, and open spaces. The Authority reported that annual capital expenditures reached $1.25 billion in 2025, the highest level of annual spending in recent years.

Reconstruction Plans Announced For Ten Parks Across New York City

7:30 am on March 6, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a $50 million capital investment to reconstruct ten parks across New York City as part of the Community Parks Initiative, a program focused on improving parks in historically underserved neighborhoods. The funding, included in the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 capital plan, will support upgrades in parks across all five boroughs and is expected to benefit more than 116,000 residents who live near the selected sites.

Efforts Resume to Advance Sunnyside Yard Affordable Housing Project In Sunnyside, Queens

7:30 am on March 5, 2026 By Max Gillespie

New York City officials are again advancing plans for a large-scale development above Sunnyside Yard in Sunnyside, Queens following a recent meeting between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump aimed at securing federal support for the project. The proposal centers on decking over the rail facility, a 180-acre rail yard used by Amtrak, the Long Island Rail Road, and New Jersey Transit. The site has long been identified by the city as one of the largest potential housing development opportunities in New York City.

LPC To Review West Park Presbyterian Church’s Rebuttal for 165 West 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

7:30 am on March 4, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is reviewing a rebuttal from the West Park Presbyterian Church at 165 West 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The filing, submitted by counsel for the West Park Administrative Commission, responds to opposition raised by The Center at West Park and addresses claims concerning financial feasibility, transferable development rights, and the statutory hardship standards under the landmarks law. The Church has a binding contract to sell the landmarked property to Alchemy Properties contingent upon LPC approval of the hardship application. The property is located at the corner of West 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

$40 Million Refinancing Secured For 99 Hudson Street In Tribeca, Manhattan

7:00 am on March 3, 2026 By Max Gillespie

JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $40 million refinancing for 99 Hudson Street, a 183,958-square-foot office building in Tribeca, Manhattan. The borrower is an affiliate of Olshan Properties, a privately held real estate investment firm. Built in 1930, the 17-story Class B office building has been owned by Olshan since 1983. The property is located at the corner of Hudson and Franklin Streets.

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