Yellowstone landed a $480 million construction loan to convert the MONY building at 1740 Broadway into 422 residences with an extensive amenity program. The financing comes from Madison Realty Capital and clears a key hurdle for the Midtown conversion.

Hawkins Way Capital paid $28M for 81 East 3rd St.; the 13‑story East Village building includes student housing used by the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and market‑rate apartments.

The longtime Broome Street studio of Claes Oldenburg reportedly changed hands, and the building is set for redevelopment that could reshape Hudson Square.

Peter Zaitzeff told NY1 that May contract activity and a slight easing in rates could spark a summer uptick; practical pre‑approval and bidding tips follow.

Two adjoining Plaza penthouses at 1 Central Park South are listed together for $45M, creating a potential 10,290‑sq‑ft parkfront estate with an 82‑foot terrace.

The Episcopal Church said on June 17 it will test the market for its Midtown headquarters at 815 Second Ave, exploring sale or redevelopment options including a possible ground lease for affordable housing.

Global Holdings completed a $30M repositioning at 99 Park Avenue, restoring its Art Deco lobby and adding hotel‑style amenities that have driven leasing momentum.

The 19th‑century Church Missions House at 281 Park Avenue South is reportedly under contract after years on the market. The buyer and terms remain undisclosed.

Owner of 286 Madison Avenue is in talks to restructure a roughly $60M mortgage as the loan’s August maturity approaches amid elevated office‑loan stress.

A Flatiron‑area developer landed $55M in financing to redevelop 111–113 East 12th Street, unlocking a rare buildable site in Greenwich Village.

Elected officials and community representatives met June 15 to review demolition and early‑works plans at the former Manhattan Detention Complex, pressing the city for clearer timelines and stronger monitoring.

Kohlberg signed for the entire ninth floor at 500 Park Avenue, bringing the Plaza District tower to full occupancy and underscoring renewed demand on Park Avenue.

Hawkins Way Capital paid about $80M for the Stratford Residence Hall at 117 West 70th and signed a long leaseback with AMDA as it plans amenity upgrades. The deal continues the firm’s student-housing push in New York.