SoHo Standoff: Aby Rosen Won’t Budge From 11 Howard Hotel
A three‑day civil trial in Manhattan put landlord Commerz Real and Aby Rosen’s RFR at odds over possession of SoHo’s 11 Howard, with millions in unpaid rent at issue and staff facing uncertainty.
Charlotte Affordable Housing Giant Fitch Irick Snapped Up by Linville Capital
Linville Capital has bought Charlotte’s Fitch Irick, folding the 500‑employee affordable‑housing operator into its platform and promising investment to scale projects. The move arrives amid tight local affordability and rising eviction filings.
Blackstone Foreclosure Push Puts 1,530 DFW Apartments on the Line
Blackstone has moved to foreclose on a four‑property DFW apartment package tied to a $177M loan, putting about 1,530 units at risk amid tax and lending disputes. Negotiations are ongoing but an auction is possible if the parties don’t reach a deal.
Andersonville Block Kicks Cars to the Curb for Elise Malary Plaza
Construction on Andersonville’s Elise Malary Plaza will begin in May, converting Catalpa between Clark and Ashland into the neighborhood’s first permanent car-free public plaza. The block will host markets, seating and new lighting when finished.












