Matters

$36 Million Construction Loan for Roslyn, NY Development

Represented a family office and its joint venture partner in a $36 million construction loan with Provident Bank as well as review of the construction documents for the development of a mixed use building in Roslyn, New York.

Empire State Realty Trust – $180 Million CMBS Mortgage Loan

Represented Empire State Realty Trust in a $180 million CMBS mortgage loan secured by 250 West 57th Street, a 542,000 square-foot Manhattan office and retail property.

Manhattan Hotel – $11 Million Preferred Equity Investment

Represented the owner of a Manhattan hotel, currently not in operation due to Covid-19, in connection with negotiating an $11 million preferred equity investment by a joint venture. The transaction included the preferred equity investment, a loan modification, and an amendment to the existing hotel management agreement with hotel brand.

The Bethel Methodist Home – Bond Refinancing

Represented our client The Bethel Methodist Home in the defeasance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds and the issuance of new taxable and non-taxable bonds issued by the Westchester County Local Development Corporation in the aggregate amount of approximately $30 million.  The representation involved review and negotiation of bond and financing documents, diligence and discussions surrounding the tax regulatory agreement, coordination of due diligence review of the underlying real estate securing the bonds, and obtaining various regulatory approvals due to the nature of the Borrower as a Continuing Care Retirement Community licensed pursuant to Article 46 of the New York State Public Health Law. The refinancing and issuance of new bonds will result in a substantial net benefit to our client over the term of the bonds. 

Northwind Group – $56 Million Manhattan Mortgage Loan

Represented affiliates of Northwind Group in connection with a $56 million mortgage loan secured by a newly-constructed, thirteen-story, 86,000+ square-foot residential apartment building located on Central Park North.

Centennial Bank – $101 Million Construction Loan – Astoria, Queens

Represented Centennial Bank in connection with a $101 million construction loan secured by a Flushing, Queens property for the ground-up development of two 20-story residential condominium towers, comprising 392 dwelling units, interior and exterior recreational amenity spaces and 388 parking spaces.

Partnership Dispute

Represented a high net worth client in a very contentious dispute over a property they owned as tenants in common. We were able to settle the dispute with a buyout that was beneficial for both parties and allowed each party to go its separate way.

NorthEnd Equities – $221 Million Portfolio – Florida

Represented NorthEnd Equities in connection with the financing of $221 million for the acquisition of a 14-property portfolio, consisting of 2,383 units throughout the state of Florida. This sale marks the highest price paid for a deal spanning the state’s Central, Southwest and North areas.

MAG Partners – South Baltimore Port Covington

Herrick represented MAG Partners in connection with a multi-faceted transaction with MacFarlane Partners, Sagamore Ventures and investment partner Goldman Sachs for the development of a megaproject in South Baltimore’s Port Covington. The $5.5 billion development project spans 235 acres along Cromwell Street; includes up to 14 million square feet of shops, restaurants, office space and housing; and 40 acres of parks across 45 new city blocks. The transaction involved several joint venture agreements, development services agreements, employment agreements and other documentation. MAG and MacFarlane are taking the reins from Weller Development Co. for leasing, marketing and "placemaking" campaigns for the current $500 million, 1.1 million-square-foot phase, and will lead all future development outside that initial phase.

Sale of Hyatt Hotel in Jersey City, NJ

Represented Veris Residential, Inc. in the sale of the Hyatt Hotel located in Jersey City, NJ to a joint venture between affiliates of Taconic Capital Advisors LP and HEI Hotels & Resorts.

Rabina Properties – 520 Fifth Avenue Development

Represented Rabina Properties in the acquisition, financing, joint venture, restructuring and recapitalization of the vacant development parcel located at 520 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The development is initially projected to include an 800-foot-tall tower on the corner of East 43rd Street and Fifth Avenue. 

Risland U.S. Holdings – $502 Million Construction Loan

Represented a joint venture consisting of Risland U.S. Holdings, LLC (a U.S. subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar publicly traded international developer) and a group of local developers in a $502 million loan for the construction of a new 67-story condominium building in Long Island City. This transaction stands as the largest condo construction loan in Queens and the building, rising to 984 feet with 802 units, will be the tallest building in the borough.

Centennial Bank – Loan to Extell Development for Deer Valley Ski Resort

Represented Centennial Bank an upsize of an existing loan to Extell Development Company for a total aggregate loan amount of $43.6 million for certain pre-development costs incurred by Extell in developing its 2,500+ acre Deer Valley, Utah property as a hotel/condominium/ski resort.

Common – Real Estate Transactions

Representing Common, a co-living developer and operator with properties in six U.S. cities, in a wide range of real estate transactions. 

National Bank – $335.7 Million Mortgage Loan to Connecticut Real Estate Firm

Represented a major national bank in a $335.7 million mortgage loan to a Connecticut based commercial real estate company.

Beijing-Based Developer – $108 Million Construction Loan for Manhattan Gas Station Conversion

Represented the developer in a $108 million construction loan from Bank of the Ozarks for 615 10th Avenue — a former gas station to be converted to a seven-story, mixed-use property.

Chinese Real Estate Developer – $66 Million Flushing, Queens Parcel Acquisition

Represented a major Chinese real estate developer in its acquisition of a parcel of land in Flushing, Queens for $66 million. The developer plans to build a mixed-use condominium with ground and second-floor retail.

Beijing Developer – Manhattan Development Site Acquisition

Represented a Beijing-based developer in the acquisition and financing of a gas station on Manhattan's west side. The developer intends to create a mixed-use building that will include residential condominiums and ground floor retail space.

G4 Capital Partners – $41 Million Brooklyn Condo Development Financing

Represented G4 Capital Partners in a $41 million financing for JDS Development Group’s condominium development at 613 Baltic Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. 

Centennial Bank – Construction Loan – Denver, Colorado

Represented Centennial Bank in a $62 million construction loan to be used for the development of approximately 141,500-sq.-ft. in retail space, 59,700-sq.-ft. in commercial space and a 716-space above-ground parking structure located in Denver, Colorado.

Traders Co. Affiliate – Manhattan Courtyard Marriott Refinancing

Represented an affiliate of Traders Co. in the refinancing of a 273-room Courtyard Marriott from ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

Doral Bank – Sale of Property Finance Unit

Represented Doral Bank in the sale of the Doral Property Finance Group, including a portfolio of real estate focused loans, to a multi-billion dollar REIT.

Doral Bank – Loan Agreements

Represented Doral Bank in numerous loan participation agreements.

Royalton Capital – Bushwick Property Acquisition and Development

Represented Royalton Capital on the acquisition of a three-acre industrial site in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The deal included the structuring of two joint ventures and financing from AllianceBernstein. Plans are to develop the property into a mixed-use office, retail and restaurant space.

HK Organization – Brooklyn Joint Venture Acquisition, Financing and Disposition

Represented an affiliate of HK Organization in the joint venture with a real estate fund to acquire, finance, refinance and subsequently sell the property known as The Chocolate Factory, a large, historic mixed-use building in Brooklyn with over 100 newly renovated residential units.

Real Estate Developer – Queens Multifamily Developments

Representing a major Queens developer in the acquisition, construction financing, joint venture and development of numerous development sites intended for multifamily use.

Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale – Loan Restructuring

Represented Nord/LB in the restructuring of a land loan secured by a development site in Long Island, New York.

Commercial Bank – $300 Million Refinancing

Represented a major bank in the $300 million refinancing of a portfolio of properties.

Traders Co. Affiliate – Construction Financing and Joint Venture for Midtown Hotel

Represented an affiliate of Traders Co. in the construction financing and joint venture with equity partner for a hotel located in Midtown Manhattan with Bank of Nova Scotia.

Private Equity Fund – Branded Hotel Acquisition

Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of a hotel in Houston, Texas.

Garrison Special Opportunities Fund – Loan Workout

Represented Garrison Special Opportunities Fund LP in a loan workout of a Manhattan development site.

Garrison Special Opportunities Fund – Loan Acquisition

Represented Garrison Special Opportunities Fund LP in the acquisition from a large investment bank of senior mezzanine and first mortgage loans encumbering a property on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Our work included negotiating financing for the loans with a European bank, and handling the restructure of a junior mezzanine loan, a senior mezzanine loan and a mortgage loan with the owner.

Real Estate Company – Northeast Distributor Leveraged Buyout

Represented a privately held real estate company in a leveraged buyout of the exclusive Northeast U.S. distributor of one of the country’s largest window and door manufacturers, including negotiation of the acquisition financing and the acquisition of real property for its new corporate headquarters.

Real Estate Developer – Hotel Management Agreements

Represented a real estate developer in negotiating hotel management agreements with respect to two properties on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

FIT Investment Corporation – Manhattan Building Acquisition and Hotel Development

Represented FIT Investment Corporation in connection with the zoning analysis and acquisition of 45 East 33rd Street in New York City, and its redevelopment of the building into a 93,000-sq.-ft. hotel.

U.S. Investment Bank – $156 Million Hotel Construction Financing

Represented a major U.S. investment bank in a $156 million senior construction financing of a hotel condominium resort in Telluride, Colorado.

Real Estate Investors – Sale of Interest in Fifth Avenue Office Building

Represented real estate investors in the $153 million sale of a beneficial interest in an office building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Hersha Hospitality Trust – $104 Million Union Square Hotel Acquisition

Represented Hersha Hospitality Trust in connection with its $104 million purchase of the Hyatt Union Square Hotel.

$600 Million Syndicated Revolving Loan Facility Secured by Art

Representation of the private wealth management group of one of the nation's largest financial institutions as one of the lenders in a $600 million syndicated revolving loan facility to a high net worth individual. The loan was secured by the borrower’s extensive art collection and real estate holdings.

Asset Management Company – Acquisition of 370 Columbus Avenue

Represented of a major asset management company in its joint venture purchase, with a real estate investment firm, of 370 Columbus Avenue.

Mine Investment Joint Venture

Represented a New York-based real estate investor in a joint venture with a Florida developer to develop a limestone and lime rock mine.

HQ Global Resources – Nationwide Lease Restructuring

Represented HQ Global Resources in a nationwide restructuring of hundreds of its office suite leases.