The latest commercial real estate news and developments.
Canadian menswear company Jack Victor has grown its presence at 8 West 40th Street by over 4,300 square feet, bringing its total leasehold in the Midtown office building to 11,000 square feet. The expansion secures the fashion brand full control of the 17th floor alongside a partial presence on the 18th floor.
Data center developer Cipher Digital is leaving SL Green's One Vanderbilt for H.J. Kalikow's 101 Park Avenue, anchorating 26,400 square feet in a trio of deals totaling 77,400 square feet at the Midtown tower. The relocations signal continued demand for specialized office space from technology and infrastructure firms.
A comprehensive analysis of 3,700 recently originated CMBS loans reveals that debt yields have firmed to a weighted average of 10.3%, even as interest rates continue to exceed implied capitalization rates across multifamily, industrial, retail, and self-storage assets. This persistent negative leverage environment highlights a growing disconnect between property valuations and borrowing costs in the commercial real estate debt markets.
A comprehensive analysis of approximately 3,700 recently originated CMBS loans reveals that debt yields have climbed to a weighted average of 10.3 percent, even as borrowing costs persistently exceed capitalization rates across major property types.
Energy Capital Partners is expanding its headquarters operation at One World Trade Center, taking over the building's entire 59th floor. The new lease brings the infrastructure investment firm's total presence in the tower to 70,425 square feet.
Beloved London doughnut destination Bread Ahead has secured its first American foothold, signing a lease for a 2,400-square-foot space at Solil Management's 1571 Second Avenue. The deal marks a pivotal transatlantic expansion for the bakery and baking school brand.
Artificial intelligence firm Spade Data has signed a 6,933-square-foot lease at 155 West 23rd Street, marking the first new commitment at the Manhattan property since space was reintroduced to the market in late 2025. The deal signals continued appetite from tech-driven financial services companies for well-positioned Chelsea office space.
A 226-unit student housing complex directly across from Indiana University's Memorial Stadium has secured a $39.75 million refinancing package. Knighthead Funding provided the capital for the property, known as Stadium Crossing, which is operated by University Properties under the Varsity Properties brand.
Canadian menswear company Jack Victor has signed an expansion lease totaling 4,321 square feet at 8 West 40th Street, growing its total office presence to 11,000 square feet. The deal underscores a growing trend of apparel companies consolidating and expanding their Midtown Manhattan operations.
Washington D.C. developers are struggling to secure equity financing as capital markets remain locked down, forcing projects into indefinite delays. The ongoing equity drought threatens to stall new construction across the district for the foreseeable future.
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals expand their cross-border portfolios, the definition of a "million-dollar property" has shifted drastically. An analysis of global luxury markets reveals that seven figures now secures less square footage than ever before in premier gateway cities.
The Boston-based hospital system has secured a massive tax-exempt bond issuance to fuel its ongoing expansion. MassDevelopment facilitated the financing for the 482-bed healthcare project on the West End campus.