BEST & FINAL
A New York Real Estate News Podcast by Jordan Shea
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Episodes
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 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.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 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.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 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.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 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.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 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.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 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.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 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.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 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.
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers various topics including high-end condo sales, challenges in the office market, distressed assets, pre-foreclosure actions, development site assemblies, and significant retail transactions. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
On the April 23rd, 2025 "Best & Final" episode Jordan Shea covers various real estate transactions and market trends in New York City, including significant acquisitions by Carlyle Group and Acadia Realty Trust in Brooklyn and Queens. It also highlights the increasing demand and scarcity of Class B office spaces in Manhattan, as well as development updates such as the topping out of a residential skyscraper on the Upper East Side and various financing deals across the city. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.