SL Green ends 625 Madison Ave saga with $630M dealLandlord has pulled off two of the year’s biggest deals in NYC
ArchiveNew YorkThe Taking of Madison 625: How SL Green grabbed Ashkenazy’s trophyTimeline traces dramatic history of Midtown office building
MagazineNationalJeff Krasnoff’s special servicing empire powers upRialto has built an $11 billion business in distress
PoliticsNew YorkCHIP on path to insolvencyBlames red ink on winding down fundraising ahead of merger with RSA
DevelopmentSan FranciscoMeet Tony Mestres, new CEO at The Sobrato OrganizationFormer Microsoft and philanthropy executive will take the reins at development giant
ResidentialNew YorkAlice F. Mason was a legendary real estate agent but kept a secret for decadesFor more than 50 years, at a time of racial exclusion, Mason hid that she was Black
ResidentialNew YorkDisbarred New York attorney pleads guilty to defrauding real estate clients of over $3M Hyun W. Lee, aka Michael Lee, defrauded clients for gambling, personal expenses
ResidentialNew YorkPark Slope mansion sets neighborhood sales record53 Prospect Park West is first townhouse sale north of $12M since 2017
CommercialNational“I do tend to piss people off”: Shlomo Chopp discusses life in the workout gameManaging Partner of Terra Strategies may start the day a little later, but works and works out late
CommercialNationalFraudster sentenced for $40M Ponzi scheme, swindling NYC real estate companyFranklin Ray diverted funds for personal expenses, jet-setting
NationalNov 22, 2023Map: Tracking brokerage lawsuits, industry changes across USWave of class-actions in different markets threaten commissions
ChicagoNov 20, 2023How Chicago brokerage commissions are changing after NAR verdictAgent payouts may be included in buyer’s closing costs
NationalNov 16, 2023Anywhere execs chart course through antitrust suitsLanguage in commission agreements among changes for agents in wake of Sitzer verdict
NationalNov 13, 2023Another CEO change after NAR verdictFormer DISH Network CEO Erik Carlson taking over RE/MAX Holdings
NationalNov 9, 2023Antitrust lawsuits over broker commissions pile upHomebuyers name Douglas Elliman, Compass, eXp, Redfin in latest complaint
New YorkNov 7, 2023Here’s how the Sitzer verdict could hit NYC resi commissions Rising scrutiny on compensation arrangements could reshape payments everywhere
New YorkDec 4, 2023Cash burn driving landlord group CHIP toward insolvencyBlames red ink on winding down fundraising ahead of merger with RSA
New YorkDec 4, 2023Judge boots Jeffrey Simpson from his own firmArch Companies’ co-founder gets time-out as chaos envelops developer
New YorkDec 4, 2023SL Green closes 625 Madison Ave saga with $630M dealLandlord has pulled off two of the year’s biggest deals in NYC
New YorkDec 2, 2023The Daily Dirt: What’s causing One57’s resale slump?TRD on the spate of recent discounts at the Billionaires’ Row tower
New YorkDec 4, 2023Bill to bring back tax lien sale would make it “gentler”Measure to revive controversial program aims to avoid evictions
New YorkDec 4, 2023UES townhouse, Tribeca PH top Manhattan luxury marketLong-suffering listing at 10 East 75th Street traded after 10 years, $10M off asking
South FloridaDec 4, 2023Real estate industry courts buyers during Miami Art WeekSotheby’s International Realty replaced Douglas Elliman as Art Basel show partner
South FloridaDec 4, 2023Movers & Shakers: JLL, Empira bulk up in South Florida Plus: The Agency and Douglas Elliman add brokers
South FloridaDec 2, 2023Palm Island neighbors combine homes for $150M listingThree waterfront homes not available separately
South FloridaDec 1, 2023Massive Sunset Place redevelopment moving forwardMidtown Opportunities plans to add a residential component on 10-plus-acre property
South FloridaDec 3, 2023The Weekly Dirt: Real estate and art convergeSome brokerages have pulled back on sponsoring fairs, but a number of private VIP events are planned
South FloridaDec 1, 2023Fondu Hospitality plans Jupiter restaurant led by French Laundry alumRetired baseball player Frank Seminara bought restaurant space for $1.9M in August
Los AngelesDec 1, 2023Even with $120M in state grants, Shangri-La Industries can’t repay loansLA firm owes $41M in defaulted debt tied to seven Project Homekey motel conversions
Los AngelesDec 1, 2023Reality TV star Carmine Sabatella moves to The Agency“Inside Out” co-host cites office culture as reason to affiliate with Mauricio Umansky’s firm
Los AngelesDec 1, 2023U2 frontman Bono said to invest in Hollywood Hills mansionIrish singer has long-time ties to family of a principal at Plus Development Group
Los AngelesDec 1, 2023NewMark Merrill pays $28M for former Sears store in Thousand OaksDepartment store space now 60% leased to Dave & Buster’s, DSW and Nordstrom Rack
Los AngelesDec 4, 2023“Ziggurat” building in Laguna Niguel heads to auction for second tryThis time federal agency will allow redevelopment or teardown to attract bidders
Los AngelesNov 30, 2023$150M listing catapults Manhattan Beach to top of ultra luxe marketRob DeSantis of home-selling platform True Parity puts triple-lot mansion up for sale
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023Meet Tony Mestres, new CEO at The Sobrato OrganizationFormer Microsoft and philanthropy executive will take the reins at development giant
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023REIT cites builder’s remedy for 315-unit project in SunnyvaleTownhome-apartment development waits to see if city misses compliance deadline
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023Jemcor Development plans pair of residential towers in San BrunoAll-affordable project hinges on waivers and density bonuses under SB 330
San FranciscoDec 3, 2023Ty Warner's Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club set to reopenBeanie Babies owner sends letter to members informing them of developments
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023Hines and Oaktree to build industrial campus in FremontJoint venture snags construction loan, expects to break ground next year
San FranciscoDec 3, 2023Cyrus Sanandaji's Presidio Bay Ventures navigates commercial real estate's choppy watersSanandaji emphasized the importance of viewing relationships with tenants as partnerships,
ChicagoDec 4, 2023Tom Scott is on the ropes but still fightingCA Ventures CEO has a plan to survive the flurry of lawsuits and broken deals his firm is facing
ChicagoDec 1, 2023CA Ventures affiliate late on $75M Arlington Heights loanSpecial servicer on workout of debt tied to multifamily property in northwest suburbs
ChicagoDec 2, 2023Bally's faces federal, local scrutiny over how it secured Chicago casino licenseChicago inspector general, U.S. attorney's office looking simultaneously looking into matter
ChicagoDec 1, 2023Jury in Ed Burke trial hears from 601W's Harry Skydell on secret recordingsRecordings reveal Burke’s infamous quote about landing “the tuna”
ChicagoDec 4, 2023Kroll offers 47K sf sublease in Fulton MarketAdvisory firm signed to amenity-filled building just before start of pandemic
ChicagoDec 1, 2023Commerz fills WeWork’s old Loop space with another coworking firmWorkbox leasing 29K sf in the National building
HoustonDec 1, 2023Silver Star shoots more accusations at former CEO Allen HartmanHartman accused of taking out millions in unauthorized debt, misleading board, nepotism
Fort WorthDec 4, 2023Florida investor pays $82M for two industrial sites in Fort WorthBasis Industrial’s acquisitions are just south of Interstate 30
TexasDec 4, 2023Ranking Houston’s top resi brokers in 2023Interest rate hikes, ballooning costs have made 2023 a mixed bag
TexasNov 30, 2023Left at the closing table: $101M deal dissolves into lawsuitsWilson Capital planned to sell two apartment buildings to a New York investor, but both allege a slew of defaults tanked deal
TexasDec 3, 2023Harwood International unveils plans for 23-story Dallas office tower Harwood No. 15 will be located just north of downtown Dallas
TexasDec 1, 2023Texas Realtors names Jef Conn of Lubbock chairman of the boardWill take on role while organization deals with major lawsuit over broker fees
New YorkDec 4, 2023UES townhouse, Tribeca PH top Manhattan luxury marketLong-suffering listing at 10 East 75th Street traded after 10 years, $10M off asking
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023REIT cites builder’s remedy for 315-unit project in SunnyvaleTownhome-apartment development waits to see if city misses compliance deadline
South FloridaDec 4, 2023Real estate industry courts buyers during Miami Art WeekSotheby’s International Realty replaced Douglas Elliman as Art Basel show partner
NationalDec 3, 2023Florida roofer and Proud Boy found guilty in Capitol riot case“We just went ahead and stormed the Capitol,” Gabriel Garcia said in his video of the riot
South FloridaDec 3, 2023The Weekly Dirt: Real estate and art convergeSome brokerages have pulled back on sponsoring fairs, but a number of private VIP events are planned
NationalDec 3, 2023“Dallas” Actor Patrick Duffy's $11M Oregon ranch heads to auctionHas 79 acres of riverfront that can be divided into five lots
ChicagoDec 4, 2023Kroll offers 47K sf sublease in Fulton MarketAdvisory firm signed to amenity-filled building just before start of pandemic
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023Hines and Oaktree to build industrial campus in FremontJoint venture snags construction loan, expects to break ground next year
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023REIT cites builder’s remedy for 315-unit project in SunnyvaleTownhome-apartment development waits to see if city misses compliance deadline
San FranciscoDec 4, 2023Jemcor Development plans pair of residential towers in San BrunoAll-affordable project hinges on waivers and density bonuses under SB 330
Los AngelesDec 4, 2023“Ziggurat” building in Laguna Niguel heads to auction for second tryThis time federal agency will allow redevelopment or teardown to attract bidders
South FloridaDec 4, 2023Movers & Shakers: JLL, Empira bulk up in South Florida Plus: The Agency and Douglas Elliman add brokers
TexasDec 3, 2023Harwood International unveils plans for 23-story Dallas office tower Harwood No. 15 will be located just north of downtown Dallas
ChicagoDec 2, 2023Bally's faces federal, local scrutiny over how it secured Chicago casino licenseChicago inspector general, U.S. attorney's office looking simultaneously looking into matter
New YorkDec 1, 2023Investor plans to convert LaGuardia hotel parking lot to 535 apartmentsCalifornia-based ASAP Holdings bought the airport Marriott for $100M in 2021
South FloridaDec 1, 2023Massive Sunset Place redevelopment moving forwardMidtown Opportunities plans to add a residential component on 10-plus-acre property
Tri-StateDec 1, 2023AMS Acquisitions getting tax break for 906-unit Yonkers project Luxury rental towers on water will be $458M development
South FloridaDec 1, 2023Eichner, Turkish partner launch sales of Continuum tower in North Bay Village Unit prices start at just under $1M for 198-unit bayfront development