BEST & FINAL

Best & Final: May 9th, 2025

Today's "Best & Final" podcast covers significant real estate developments in New York, including legal investigations into the Attorney General, federal charges against a former developer, and a Meatpacking District bankruptcy filing. The episode also discusses Manhattan's largest potential office trade since 2022, multiple financing deals across the boroughs, notable leasing activities by companies like Chime and PNC Bank, and developer optimism driven by rezoning initiatives and tax incentives despite economic challenges. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: May 8th, 2025

Today's episode of Best & Final, hosted by Jordan Shea, covers a range of significant real estate deals and developments in New York City. Featured stories include federal fraud charges against a former developer, a $150 million hotel acquisition by Blackstone Group in NoMad, and a discounted office building sale in Murray Hill. The episode also highlights Tredway's acquisition of affordable housing in Far Rockaway and Clipper Equity's refinancing in Crown Heights, alongside insights into real estate's influence on political fundraising. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: May 7th, 2025

"Best & Final" for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, hosted by Jordan Shea, covers a blockbuster lease deal between NYU and Vornado for a 1.1 million-square-foot office building, Vornado's strong financial results and future plans for the Penn District, a leadership transition at NYU's real estate division, key market activity including Tishman Speyer's SoHo acquisition and Engel & Völkers' Manhattan franchise change, legal and financial challenges for several projects, and a bold rezoning proposal in Brooklyn that could reshape residential development. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or go to JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: May 6th, 2025

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Jordan Shea covers significant real estate developments across New York City, including a $166 million financing deal for a multifamily project in Boerum Hill, a $135 million construction loan for a condo tower in Fort Greene, a $335 million recapitalization for 180 Water Street in the Financial District, and Meadow Partners' acquisition of a retail and office building in Soho. Additionally, the show highlights Aquarian's lease of the penthouse at 550 Madison Avenue in Midtown, development updates on the Upper East Side, and pays tribute to real estate veteran Earle Altman. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or go to JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: May 5th, 2025

On today’s edition of Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers the ongoing dispute regarding residential listing practices, particularly between StreetEasy and Compass, Amazon's acquisition of 522 Fifth Avenue, updates on the scaled-back design for 2 World Trade Center, a major refinancing deal in Brooklyn by the Rabsky Group, and Getir’s expansion plans in the Bronx. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: May 1st, 2025

Today on Best & Final, host Jordan Shea dives into the latest New York real estate developments, including a $36.5 million luxury condo purchase by Marcella Raneri at 220 Central Park South, the billion-dollar bidding war for 590 Madison Avenue, and a foreclosure lawsuit faced by RFR co-founder Michael Fuchs. Additionally, the episode explores Yellowstone Real Estate’s $113 million loan for a potential hotel-to-residential conversion and updates on new construction at 1448 Third Avenue and Empire State Realty Trust's performance. For more insight contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: April 30th, 2025

On today’s episode of Best & Final  Jordan Shea covers a  $350 million sale of 285 Madison Avenue, major real estate financing deals for buildings like 22 Vanderbilt and the Woolworth Building, the proposal to redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel, progress on the Metropolitan Park casino project, a surge in Manhattan office leasing, and Mayor Adams’ $24.7 billion housing investment strategy. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.
 

Best & Final: April 29th, 2025

On today's episode of Best & Final, Jordan Shea dives into the New York Historical Society's expansion and the addition of the American LGBTQ+ Museum, Mayor Adams' $24.7 billion housing plan and "City of Yes" initiative, and significant transactions in the luxury real estate market. The episode also covers legal disputes at 432 Park Avenue and involving Fortress Investment Group, and Ralph Lauren's purchase of its SoHo storefront. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: April 28th, 2025

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers various real estate and development projects in New York City, including renovations of the Delacorte Theater and Davis Center in Central Park, the completion of residential towers in Midtown East, a significant refi loan for a Financial District condo building, a biotech founder's purchase of multiple Tribeca condo units, plans for residential conversions of office buildings, proposals for increased housing in the Hudson Yards area and Midtown South, and a court battle over a NoMad hotel. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: April 25th, 2025

 Hosted by Jordan Shea, today's Best & Final covers residential, commercial, and financial developments, including major deals, construction projects, and market trends in Manhattan, the Hamptons, and beyond. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.