Tribeca Loft Prize Snapped Up In $32 Million White Street Deal
Slate and Avenue paid about $32M for 45 White Street, adding another cast‑iron conversion to their Tribeca holdings. The seven‑story building pairs retail space with loft-style rentals.
Evicted UES Sandwich Shop Crashes Studio 54-Style Bar Scene
After a surprise eviction from a Second Avenue sublease, Regina's Grocery has temporarily set up inside Ethyl’s, the Studio 54–themed bar while a lease fight plays out. The deli’s owner calls it a New York pivot as customers keep coming.
Ramadan Roadshow: Mamdani’s Citywide Faith Tour Sparks Gracie Mansion Iftar Firestorm
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent the week visiting mosques, joining suhoor with workers and hosting iftars — but a Gracie Mansion dinner with activist Mahmoud Khalil ignited national backlash.
Bank Hapoalim Pours $88M Into Midtown East Office-to-Rental Overhaul
BHI provided an $88M recapitalization loan to Quantum Pacific Realty and Metro Loft for 845 Third Ave as owners press ahead with an office‑to‑residential conversion. The move adds fresh institutional debt to a Midtown East conversion pipeline.
Merlin’s Nasdaq Liftoff Ends Boston Tech IPO Dry Spell
Merlin Labs went public this week via a SPAC merger, listing on Nasdaq under MRLN and closing at $9.03. The Boston startup arrives with fresh capital and a $105M defense contract to accelerate hiring and certification.
Rats, Ruin and a Broken Deal: Inwood Tenants Drag Landlord Back to Bankruptcy Court
After a 2025 settlement tenants say went unfulfilled, residents at a Manhattan Pinnacle building have asked a bankruptcy judge to order repairs. The move escalates pressure on the new buyer's repair pledges.












