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Sagard Real Estate Teams Up With Canadian Pension Fund for U.S. Industrial Investment
A Canadian pension fund has completed its first U.S. industrial acquisition through a new partnership with Sagard Real Estate, the property arm of the global asset management firm. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Sagard Real Estate purchased a 163,000-square-foot industrial space in Houston, according to a press release.
Law Firm Simpson Thatcher Joins Ikea at New Fifth Avenue Tower
Extell Development is close to a major deal as law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is poised to lease a significant portion of its new Ikea-anchored tower at 570 Fifth Ave.
Historic Pittsburgh Street to Become Mixed-Use AI Hub
Office developers here hope that a higher concentration of AI-focused companies in this hub would attract more DoD contracts in the near future in one of the city’s most historic districts.
HFI Capital Buys Future Headquarters Office Property in Dallas
HFI acquired and is rebranding the Dallas office property as “The Capital Design District,” and plans to shape it for the use of financial, entrepreneurial, and business services firms.
SL Green Expands Manhattan Portfolio in $160 Million Deal
Manhattan’s largest office landlord, SL Green Realty, has agreed to acquire two new properties in a $160 million deal. The transaction for 346 Madison Ave. and the adjacent 11 E. 44th St. is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2025. The seller was advised by JLL’s Drew Isaacson and David Giancola.
Faviana Reveals Plans for New Long Island City Warehouse
A new, seven-story, mixed-use commercial and manufacturing building is being planned for Long Island City, Queens. According to a recent filing with the New York City Department of City Planning, Faviana CEO, Omid Moradi, has submitted a rezoning application to develop the property at 31-10 and 31-16 Hunters Point Ave. The plan, submitted through the entity 31-10 Hunters Point, is to construct a new warehouse on the site that Faviana acquired for approximately $4.3 million in 2015.
Victoria’s Secret Opens New Flagship Store in Thriving Miami Lincoln Road Retail Corridor
Victoria’s Secret anchoring of the location represents a significant milestone for Miami’s vibrant shopping district, which continues to solidify its reputation as a world-class destination for fashion, lifestyle, and long-term real estate value.
Harbor Capital Buys Arlington, Texas, Industrial Property in Tight Submarket
Harbor plans to implement a focused capital improvement strategy, make property upgrades to support tenant renewals, and position the asset to capture market rent growth.
Industrial Sales Remain Level Despite Headwinds
Year-to-date industrial transactions now total $33.8 billion, which is on par with sales in the same period of 2024 and 2023, showcasing the sector’s durability even in the face of trade and policy headwinds.
RXR Seals $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Plaza District Office Tower
RXR has purchased the 42-story, Class A skyscraper at 590 Madison Ave. for approximately $1.1 billion. This marks the largest Manhattan office space acquisition in more than three years.
The sale price is the highest seen in the New York City office market since Google’s parent company, Alphabet, acquired 550 Washington St. for almost $2 billion in 2022.
