Friday, February 16, 2024

JLL arranges $395 million in financing for the70 Pine Street tower trophy asset in NYC’s Financial District

70 Pine Street, a 66-story, mixed-use property
with luxury multi-housing rental, retail and hotel
space built in 1932 originally for office use, and
at the time, was the third tallest building in the world.
 

 NEW YORK, NY JLL’s Capital Markets group announced that it has secured the $395 million refinancing of 70 Pine Street, a 66-story, mixed-use property with luxury multi-housing rental, retail and hotel space located in a landmarked building in the Financial District of New York City.

 

JLL worked on behalf of the borrowers, DTH Capital and Rose Associates, to secure financing through Goldman Sachs.

 

The renowned landmark property was built in 1932 originally for office use, and at the time, was the third tallest building in the world.

 

Mint House Hotel, within 70 Pine Street tower, New York, NY
 Renovated in 2016, the property is now a state-of-the-art adaptive reuse building with 612, 100% free-market, luxury rental residences featuring hardwood floors, high-end kitchens with stone countertops and stainless-steel appliances and in-unit washers and dryers.

 

In addition, residential amenities at 70 Pine include a 22,000-square-foot fitness center with an array of fitness equipment, two golf simulators, two bowling alleys and a screening room in the property’s historic bank vault. The property also includes a children’s playroom, co-working and lounge spaces.


                                            The 165-key Mint House hotel

Geoff Goldstein

occupies floors two through six of the property and offers spacious studio-, one- and two-bedroom apartments.


 With the intention to attract guests seeking longer term stays, the rooms feature fully equipped kitchens, en suite laundry in select rooms, custom-designed furniture, free wi-fi, spacious living areas and smart TVs.


Most recently, Mint House at 70 Pine has ranked one of the top hotels in New York City on Trip Advisor.

 

The property features two world-renowned restaurants including, SAGA (two Michelin-starred) and Crown Shy (Michelin-starred), and Overstory, a World’s 50 Best-rated contemporary cocktail bar.

 

There is also a gourmet market that focuses on fresh and regionally produced goods. Other retail offerings include a beauty salon, coffee shop, and a quick-service restaurant.


Marc Ehrlich

Marc Ehrlich, Chief Investment Officer at Rose Associates, said, “Rose Associates and DTH Capital thank JLL, Goldman Sachs and the individual team members who assisted in this refinancing. While the current credit market has its challenges, 70 Pine drew significant interest.

Christopher Peck


"This property has outperformed as an asset since leasing began in 2016, and it is a shining example of a successful office to residential conversion.”

 

70 Pine is located in the heart of the Financial District and is walking distance to eight subway lines, providing seamless access to all major employment centers throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.

 

 Residents are able to commute to Midtown Manhattan in under 15 minutes with express train service to Grand Central and Penn Station. 70 Pine is situated five blocks from the Wall Street water ferry, which provides access to Dumbo, Williamsburg, Long Island City, East 34th Street and several other stops along the Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan waterfront.



JLL’s Capital Markets Debt Advisory Team was led by Senior Managing Director Christopher Peck and Managing Director Geoff Goldstein and Vice President Christopher Pratt.


Christopher Pratt
Rose Associates and DTH Capital are among the most experienced sponsors in the industry, and their market-leading redevelopment of this iconic property presented lenders with a spectacular opportunity in New York’s strong luxury housing market. It was a pleasure to work with all parties to close the transaction,” said Peck.

  

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CONTACT:

Jenna Sharp

JLL, Public Relations

Dallas, Texas

M +1 214 394 3356

Jenna.Sharp@jll.com 

 

JLL Capital Markets represented Transwestern Hospitality Group in the $31 million financing for the 122-key Hotel Granduca in Houston, TX

  

Jillian Mariutti 

NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 16, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets has arranged $30.6 million in financing for the 122-key Hotel Granduca in Houston, Texas.

 

JLL represented the borrower, Transwestern Hospitality Group, and secured the five-year, floating-rate loan from Prime Finance.

 

The hotel boasts several amenities, including two dining options (Alba restaurant and Il Giardino), a spacious bar and seating area, meeting rooms totaling 2,860 square feet and event space spanning 2,050 square feet, which opens to the courtyard.


FINANCED: 122-key Hotel Granduca in Houston, TX.

 

Additionally, there is a large gym available for guests. The hotel also provides ample surface parking and of outdoor space.

 

Built in 2006, the six-story hotel sits on 3.57 acres of land and features a beautiful Italian-inspired design. Its centerpiece is a landscaped interior courtyard with a pool, garden, and seating area.



 Mark Fisher

The ground floor of the building will undergo renovations in the second half of 2024.

 

The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Senior Director Jillian Mariutti and Managing Director Mark Fisher.

 

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CONTACT:

 

Alli Stent

JLL PR, Hotels & Hospitality

 Capital Markets

Chicago,IL  

M +1 330 329 6750

Vestar Reports Strong Results for 2023

David Larcher

PHOENIX, AZ ==Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and operators in the Western United States, experienced a landmark year in 2023. The Phoenix-based company demonstrated remarkable growth and innovation as it expanded its presence across the west.


Rendering of Verrado Marketplace, Buckeye, AZ


David Larcher, Vestar’s President and CEO expressed enthusiasm for the company's growth trajectory and milestones, stating, “We are very proud of what our team accomplished in 2023. It underscores our ability to adapt to dynamic market conditions and meet the evolving needs of retailers and consumers alike. 


"Our robust development activity reflects the fact that the demand for open-air retail exists, particularly in areas of heavy population growth.”

 

With a year-ending average occupancy rate at a record 95%, Vestar executed 396 new and renewed lease agreements, totaling more than 1.7 million square feet of retail space, an 11% increase over 2022. Comparable rent growth exceeded 13% on new leases and over 6% on renewals.

 

Vestar continued to make progress in its development strategy. Verrado Marketplace, Vestar’s largest active development located in Buckeye, announced that national retailers Target, Harkins BackLot, Safeway, Marshalls, Ross and HomeGoods would anchor the $155 million project, scheduled to break ground in 2024

 


 Queen Creek, another growth market targeted by Vestar, is home to 600,000 square feet of new development projects at Vineyard Towne Center and Queen Creek Crossing, now moving into the second and final phase with construction scheduled to conclude in 2025.

 

Peoria’s Shops at Lake Pleasant opened in fall 2023 and will see its final stores open in spring 2024, while Laveen Towne Center in Phoenix progresses in the early stages of pre-development.

 

CONTACT:

 

Carli Richards

Communications Director

2415 E. Camelback Rd #100

Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone1: (602) 866-0900

crichards@vestar.com