Diana Sabau
Senior Content Writer, CRE News & Market Analysis
Drawing on years of intense research in the U.S. commercial real estate market at Yardi Matrix, Diana now applies her expertise as a writer for the CommercialCafe blog. Her articles focus on CRE investment, labor market trends, and technology, and have been picked up by prestigious publications including the New York Times, GlobeSt, The Real Deal, NAIOP, MSN, and Bisnow.
Saudi Fund Partners With Related for Proposed Manhattan Office Tower
Saudi Arabia’s government fund is partnering with Related Companies to acquire a two-thirds stake in a site at 625 Madison Ave. in Manhattan, where a new skyscraper is planned. The total cost for the site and its development is projected to exceed $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the deal. The fund has already invested $200 million into the project, although its final contribution is still being determined.
WeWork Secures First Post-Bankruptcy Coworking Lease in Manhattan, N.Y.
A leading global provider of flexible space, WeWork announced that it had executed a 60,000-square-foot lease agreement with AmTrust RE at 250 Broadway. This marks the company’s first coworking deal since its bankruptcy filing. The new location is projected to open in December and will cover five floors (the 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th and 29th).
The Greenest Offices in the U.S.: D.C. & California Markets Continue to Lead in Sustainability
Sustainability has become a critical factor in today’s commercial real estate, moving beyond a simple add-on. That’s because the understanding that greener buildings translate to substantial reductions in operating costs through energy and water efficiency has become paramount.
Discover the best primary and secondary office markets for green workspaces across the U.S., based on LEED score, energy efficiency and CO2 emissions.
Nonprofit Renews & Expands Footprint at Orange County Office Complex
The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, has renewed and increased its footprint at the Tustin Centre complex in Santa Ana, Calif.
RXR Closes in on $1 Billion Deal for Madison Avenue Office
RXR has finalized a significant deal to acquire the Plaza District skyscraper at 590 Madison Ave. by placing a $50 million deposit. Approximately 3.5 weeks prior, the company signed a letter of intent to purchase the building from the STRS Ohio state teachers’ pension fund for nearly $1.1 billion.
Blackstone Secures $1Billion Refi for Multi-State Industrial Portfolio
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), the firm’s nontraded REIT, recently refinanced a portfolio comprising 59 industrial properties spanning 13 states. This was achieved by securing a $1 billion CMBS loan that was originated late last month. The syndicate of lenders for this loan includes Goldman Sachs, German American Capital Corp., Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. and JPMorgan Chase. This is an interest-only, floating-rate loan with an initial term of two years and featuring three additional one-year extension options.
Carr Properties Sells Downtown D.C. Office Building to Shorenstein
Carr Properties sold the building at 901 K St. NW to Shorenstein for $84.3 million, according to documents filed with the D.C. Recorder of Deeds. The company originally developed the 219,000-square-foot property, located near the convention center, in 2009 and subsequently renovated it in 2021. Its current tenants include Baker Donelson; Seward & Kissel; Unite Here Local 25; and Microsoft.
Empire Capital Inks $130 Million Deal for 2 Midtown South Office Buildings
Empire Capital, a London-based private investment fund known for acquiring discounted office properties, is reportedly set to purchase two Midtown South buildings — 381 and 373 Park Ave. S. — for $130 million. These pre-war buildings have been owned by the Hemmerdinger family’s ATCO Properties for decades.
Austin’s Talent Development Secures Top Spot Among Southern Innovation Hubs
When an area displays a significant concentration of skilled professionals — particularly in fields like technology, science and engineering — along with the infrastructure to develop and employ top talent, it creates a powerful engine for economic growth and innovation on a much larger scale.
Fanatics Grows Presence in Manhattan Following New Office Deal
Fanatics recently signed a lease for 54,000 square feet at 345 Hudson St., a 17-story property owned through a joint venture involving Norges Bank Investment, Hines and Trinity Church.
