New York

New York’s MetLife Building slated for $1.5bn CMBS refinancing 

The commercial mortgage-backed securities market continues to be a home for large-scale refinancings for Class A office properties.

Ivanhoe Cambridge lands $1.13bn refinancing for 3 Bryant Park

Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Bank of Montreal led the financing recharge for the Midtown Manhattan office tower.

Cityview hires Donner to head fund development, capital strategy

Donner, who fills a newly created role, joins the firm from PIMCO Prime Real Estate.

Tishman Speyer lines up $2.85bn to refinance Hudson Yards trophy

The New York-based investment manager secured another major commercial mortgage-backed securities loan followed by its $3.5bn refinancing on the Rockefeller Center.

Marathon funds $120m New York luxury condo development

The project, being developed by Ascendant Capital Partners, is in the city’s West Village submarket.

Nuveen Real Estate provides $115m loan for tri-state self-storage portfolio 

The operator secured the first mortgage financing arranged by JLL Capital Markets.

S3 Capital holds $335m first close for latest lending strategy

The New York-based manager will focus on large-balance loans through the fund, including bridge and construction deals in the mid-market.

CTL Capital originates $425m construction-to-perm financing 

The New York lender specializes in long-term credit tenant lease loans.

Criterion Real Estate Capital expands leadership team

The pair of long-serving real estate pros arrive at a time where Criterion is ‘positioned for prolific growth,’ per founder Chuck Rosenzweig.

RXR, Hudson Bay JV recapitalize New York mixed-use office via $320m loan 

The joint venture this week recapitalized New York’s 620 Fifth Avenue via a five-year $320m loan.