A German bank quietly assigned a $50M mortgage on 29 West 34th Street and stepped out of a foreclosure chase, handing the debt to entities tied to an SL Green executive.

Kings Capital paid roughly $30.1M for a long‑vacant FiDi tower and has filed to convert the 17‑story shell into 108 market‑rate apartments and retail. The developer is lining up construction financing and plans a rooftop amenity with East River views.

Sonesta secured a $291M senior loan from Fortress to refinance and reposition four Midtown Manhattan hotels totaling 917 rooms. The financing could fund upgrades and stabilize operations across the portfolio.

Bloomingdale's purchased the contested 446 Fulton Street storefront in Downtown Brooklyn, but Empire Cannabis is fighting the sale in court amid enforcement and bankruptcy records.

Chalk AI's new lease brings 43 W. 23rd Street to full occupancy. The deal highlights renewed AI demand for renovated Class B offices in Flatiron.

Property & Building Corp. has put 10 Bryant Park — the former HSBC tower overlooking Bryant Park — on the market with an asking price north of $800 million.

PropertyShark's Q2 report shows 23 Brooklyn neighborhoods among NYC's 50 priciest, led by Carroll Gardens' $2.68M median.

Titan and Yonkers officials broke ground on Park Square Yonkers, a 340‑unit mixed‑use project at 1 Loehr Place that includes retail, parking and a 10% affordable set‑aside.

Mayor Mamdani’s Rental Ripoff Report would force clear labels on AI‑altered rental photos after viral examples and a new study showing edits are common.

Swedish legal‑AI firm Legora has leased a full floor at an SL Green Manhattan tower as AI startups continue to gobble prime office space. The deal follows a large funding round and rapid U.S. expansion.

The Trust for Governors Island has invited developers to propose reuse plans for two restored landmark buildings, including the Fort Jay theater. Proposals must balance preservation with new cultural or educational uses.

A Brooklyn apartment developer and his wife have fallen behind on a $38M mortgage, highlighting growing strain in New York real estate lending. Lenders may move to special servicing or seek workouts.

GFP Real Estate secured a $95M bridge from BNY to refinance a three‑building NoHo portfolio that is now fully leased, signaling lender appetite for well‑located boutique offices.