New York

RFR, Vanke Break Ground on Luxury Condo Tower in Manhattan

RFR Holding and Vanke, China’s largest residential developer, broke ground Tuesday on 610 Lexington Ave., a luxury residential condominium on East 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Benenson Capital, Rose Partners Team on Brooklyn Mixed-Use Project

Benenson Capital Partners has forged a joint venture partnership with Rose Associates to develop a mixed-use tower in downtown Brooklyn. The two family-owned firms have a solid track record together in New York City.

Feng Shui-Certified Long Island City Condo Sells Out

The Vista, a 48-unit condo development in Long Island City developed by Lions Group and Emmy Homes, has completely sold out. Feng Shui played a big role.

The Chetrit Group Obtains $160M in Financing for NYC Student Housing

Meridian Capital arranges $160 million for The Chetrit Group’s refinance of a student housing property in New York that was formerly a nursing home.

Central Harlem Condo Development Half Sold After First Month on the Market

About half of the condominiums at L+M Development Partners Inc.’s Central Harlem mixed-use development, The Adeline, have sold in the first month of sales. The community is expected to be completed this fall.

Luxury TF Cornerstone Condo in L.I.C. Reaches Full Occupancy

The View, a luxury condo in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, has reached 100 percent occupancy. Modern Spaces handled sales.

Ismael Leyva to Design Manhattan Student Housing for School of Visual Arts

Magnum Real Estate Group has tapped Ismael Leyva Architects to design the new School of Visual Arts dormitory at 407 First Ave. in Manhattan.

Stillman and Ceruzzi Plan Manhattan High-Rise

Stillman Development International and Ceruzzi Properties acquire 151 E. 86th on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with the intent to erect a 21-story condo and retail tower.

TODAY’S DEALS: The Bassuk Organization Closes on $210M Financing for Carlisle’s NYC 80-20 Project

The Bassuk Organization Inc. announced the closing of a $210 million credit enhancement from Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen and PNC Bank; and NorthMarq’s Omaha office completed Freddie Mac refinancings totaling $34.1 million.

TODAY’S DEALS: George Smith Partners Secures $70M Cash-Out Refinance for Downtown LA Property

George Smith Partners provided financing for the takeout of a maturing construction debt; and Edgewood Capital supplies $2.15M for acquisition of non-performing loan.