MIDTOWN SOUTH OFFICE MARKET REPORT Q2-2017

Since the end of the financial crisis, Midtown South has been one of the fastest growing sub-markets in Manhattan due to the large influx of Technology, Advertising, Media, and Information (TAMI) tenants migrating to the market. Silicon Alley, New York’s version of Silicon Valley, is the area just north of Union Square renown for its concentration of TAMI tenants. As tenants continue to relocate to Midtown South, Silicon Alley continues to grow. There has been a 75.5% increase in tech jobs from 2001 to 2015. In fact, the overall tech industry accounts for more than 291,000 jobs and produces more than $124.7 billion in economic output according to New York City’s Economic Development Corporation. Venture capital funding for tech has begun to taper due to growing economic and political uncertainty causing funding to focus on later stage tech companies, many of which are located in the Midtown South market.(1)

Office leasing activity in the area has gained momentum in the first quarter of 2017, reaching pre-recession levels of 1.32 million square feet. Developers have delivered more than 600,000 square feet of new development to the submarket’s inventory, causing net absorption of -16,000 square feet. The predominant Midtown South office inventory tends to be located in pre-war buildings, often with loft or open-space features, a hodge-podge of HVAC systems and less than optimal power/connectivity. As such, the submarket should quickly absorb the abundant amount of space coming online within the next few quarters as the demand for Class A or B “technologically sufficient” space grows.(2)

Union Square has managed to capture more than 50% of all Manhattan tech leasing for the sixth consecutive year, according to Colliers International. Most notably, WeWork has signed three leases in the area with the capacity to host almost 3,000 co- working members. IBM signed a landmark membership deal for the entire WeWork building at 88 University, a transaction financed by Mission Capital in 2016. The co-working space is roughly 70,000 SF across 8 floors and will support nearly 600 IBM employees.

(1) JLL US Technology Office Outlook
(2) CBRE Midtown South Manhattan Office, Q1 2017

In combination with the private sector, local government support from Mayor Bill de Blasio has also played a crucial role towards the explosive growth of the Midtown South submarket, as the city has committed $250 million towards a new hub to support the area’s thriving tech and innovative start-up scene. The anchor tenant to the project will be Civic Hall and will include a collaborative work and event space that will be used for the advancement of technology for the public. The facility is estimated to create 600 tech jobs and host digital trainings for thousands of New Yorkers.(1)

Recent Leases (2)

Date Type Tenant Size (SF) Address
Q2 2016 New Facebook 200,000 225 Park Ave. South
Q2 2017 Expansion Compass 115,000 90 5th
Q3 2015 Expansion Pandora 104,000 125 Park Ave. South
Q1 2017 New Live Nation 99,588 430 West 15th St.
Q3 2016 New WeWork 96,000 33 Irving Place
Q2 2017 New WeWork 94,740 205 Hudson St.
Q2 2017 New MAC Cosmetics 86,524 233 Spring St.
Q3 2015 New WeWork 82,000 88 University Place
Q3 2016 New Capital One 78,000 11 West 19th St.
Q1 2016 Renewal Perkins Eastman 77,000 115 5th Ave.
Q4 2015 Ren. & Exp. L’Oreal USA, Inc. 59,345 261 Eleventh Ave.
Q3 2015 New One Kings Lane 51,576 315 Hudson St.
Q2 2017 New Argo Group US 46,530 431 West 14th St.
Q2 2016 New Casper 32,300 230 Park Ave. South
Q1 2017 New Teacher Synergy 27,000 111 East 18th St.
Q2 2017 New Glossier 26,164 161 Avenue of the Americas
Q1 2017 New Pentagram 24,000 204 5th Ave.
Q2 2015 New Regus 23,000 112 West 20th St.
Q1 2016 Renewal DeVito Verdi 22,000 100 5th Ave.
Q2 2016 New Verve 21,500 79 5th Ave.
Q1 2017 New Cosnova, Inc. 11,913 55 5th Ave.
Q2 2017 New Ceros, Inc. 11,000 40 West 25th St.
Q3 2017 Renewal DataMinr 8,264 99 Madison Ave.

Midtown South is the top performing market in Manhattan for condo sales in Q1 2017 by median price and average price per square foot; however, overall performance still trails previous years. In the first quarter, Midtown South closed 913 sales with a median price of $1.6M and an average price of $2,340 PSF. There were 1,788 new condos that came online, a 25% increase from last year. The 4% decrease in number of condo sales coupled with the increase of inventory from last year has increased supply and average time on the market. Although the average number of days on the market (98 days) increased, Midtown South is still the most competitive location for buyers as it has the best absorption rate of any submarket in Manhattan.(3) Mission successful executed condo construction loans for Walker Tower and 10 Sullivan Street. At the time, Walker Tower Penthouse was the most expensive condo sold in Midtown South for $50.9 million. 10 Sullivan was the tallest condo building in SoHo and is a landmark building known for its unique design and excellent location.

Midtown South Q1 2017 Condo Overview (3)

Annual Change
 Sales  913    -4%
 Inventory  1788    25%
 Months of Supply  5.1    18%
 Days on Market  98   20%
 Median Price  $1.6M    -6%
 Average PPSF  $2,340  10%
(1) The Villager: Union Square Tech Firms are Driving Areas Commercial Growth
(2) CBRE, The Real Deal, Commercial Observer
(3) The Corcoran Report 1Q17 Manhattan

MIDTOWN SOUTH OFFICE MARKET REPORT Q2-2017

“In the last few years there has been a lot of renovation and new construction… While the expansion of Manhattan’s tech industry is responsible for much of the gain, newer and updated product has also driven rents higher.” – Tristan Ashby, JLL director of New York Research

“What you’re seeing is just a more diversified market… The future of the world is everything is going to have a tech component. There’s a premium people are willing to pay to be there.”
– Mike Mathias, a leasing broker with Savills Studley Inc.

“A sign of a healthy city is activity in strong growth industries — and New York’s tech industry is certainly alive, well and growing in Union Square. With the area’s unrivaled transportation access and its vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, fitness studios and other amenities around Union Square Park, the district holds a lot of appeal for individuals who work in tech and creative industries… As Union Square’s community of tech, advertising, media and information companies has continued to grow, the district is leading the way in driving 21st-century job creation for New Yorkers.” – Jennifer Falk, executive director of the Union Square Partnership Business Improvement District.

“There are 60,000 people a day who cross Madison Square Park. I think that the renaissance of the park has been significant to this neighborhood.” – Brooke Kamin Rapaport, the senior curator at the Madison Square Park Conservancy

“Since its beginning, Union Square has offered New Yorkers a crossroads not only for transportation, culture, business and health but also for political discourse and free speech… Now with the planned new Civic Hall, Union Square will be able to also offer every New Yorker, regardless of background, gender, age, race or physical ability, access to digital skills, jobs and a renewed sense of civic engagement in the 21st century.”
– Andrew Rasiej, founder and C.E.O. of Civic Hall.

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National Advisory Firm Procured Equity Partner for ABC Properties for New Acquisition Following the Sale of $25 Million Skyview-on-the-Hudson Debt to ABC in 1Q 2017

Mission Capital Advisors announced that its Debt and Equity Finance Group has arranged approximately $20 million of equity financing for the acquisition of 146 rent-regulated condominiums at 733 Amsterdam Avenue, a luxury residential property in Manhattan. Jason Parker and Jeff Granowitz represented ABC Properties in bringing in a majority equity partner to facilitate the transaction with seller Starrett Corp. Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies also provided the buyers with a $55-million acquisition loan.

Constructed in 1971, the property — which is also identified as 175 West 95th Street — is a 27-story, 229-unit multifamily building. In 2015, the seller converted the building to condominiums and embarked on a significant capital improvements campaign, including refreshes to the entryway, terraces and common areas. With these enhancements, the property has been transformed into a premier luxury residence, which also features a 24-7 doorman/concierge, a newly-built fitness center, a children’s play space and a lounge.

ABC’s plans for the property include additional capital improvements to both common areas and apartment interiors.

“Our client, Myles Horn of ABC Properties, was seeking to acquire this well-appointed property with significant upside, and we were able to run an exclusive JV equity process in a very short timeframe to bring in a partner that would enable him to move forward with the transaction,” stated Granowitz.

In a separate transaction acquired by ABC Properties in the first quarter of 2017, Mission Capital advised the seller of the $25 million non-performing loan secured by the co-op shares relating to 262 apartments at Skyview on the Hudson in Riverdale, NY.

“Mission had a great experience with ABC on both transactions,” added Parker. “Myles and ABC have consistently been able to execute their value-add business plan and unlock the hidden potential of condominium properties. This is a trophy-type property in one of New York’s most attractive neighborhoods, and Myles recognized the significant potential that this condo package presented.”

Source: Connect Media
Michael Britvan is Managing Director of the Loan Sales and Real Estate Sales team at Mission Capital.

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Chesapeake Square Mall, an 28-year-old enclosed mall with several anchors, is for sale.

The Loan and Asset Sales Group of Mission Capital Advisors is marketing the property as a repositioning play. It was turned over to a special servicing company in 2015 and sold back to the lender following a foreclosure sale in April 2016. At the time of the sale, the balance on the loan was $60.1 million, according to a report from Trepp.

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Chesapeake Square Mall listed for sale

August 19, 2017

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Square Mall is for sale.

Both the mall and the Cinemark Theater next to it are listed as properties for sale on the Mission Capital Advisors website.

The Target store is not listed as part of the sale.

Chesapeake Square has suffered from lack of stores and the departure of anchors like Macy’s and Sears over the last several years. However, it was recently announced that three new businesses will be opening at the mall.

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Chesapeake Square Mall goes on the market

By Paula C. Squires

Chesapeake Square Mall, an 28­ year­ old enclosed mall with several anchors, is for sale.

The Loan and Asset Sales Group of Mission Capital Advisors is marketing the property as a repositioning play. It was turned over to a special servicing company in 2015 and sold back to the lender following a foreclosure sale in April 2016. At the time of the sale, the balance on the loan was $60.1 million, according to a report from Trepp.

“The asset, which retains a base of strong tenants, presents a unique opportunity to make use of a well ­located property in an affluent metropolitan area that is experiencing rapid growth,” Michael Britvan, a managing director with Mission Capital, said in a statement.

The offering includes nearly the entirety of the property, 613,809 square feet of the mall’s 760,420 square feet. Four of six anchor spaces are included, with tenants including Burlington Coat Factory and J.C. Penney. The other two anchor spaces, previously held by Macy’s and Sears, are vacant. Two additional anchor spaces are independently owned and occupied by Target and Cinemark XD, (a movie theater), and are not part of the mall that’s for sale.

The entire mall contains about 100 stores, restaurants and kiosks, and a 10­unit food court. Some of the tenants include Foot Locker, Bath & Body Works, Kay Jewelers, Lids and Mrs. Fields. Overall, the offered space is 58 percent occupied.

Most recently renovated in 1999, the mall is a single ­level property that opened in October 1989. It’s located at 4200 Portsmouth Blvd., off I­664 at the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and Taylor Road.

The mall’s location and the region’s demographics are drawing interest from investors, Britvan told Virginia Business.

Chesapeake, with a population of 238,000, is part of a metropolitan area of more than of 1.7 million people, which is home to several major military institutions and bases. “…the immediate submarket surrounding the mall includes affluent suburbs along Portsmouth Boulevard,” added Britvan. “With its in ­place cash flow and potential for redevelopment we expect to see a lot of interest in this asset.”

Britvan said there is no list price per say for the mall. With retail closures and bankruptcies at an all­ time high in 2017, there are plenty of opportunities for investors. “You get it at an attractive basis, that allows you to do some creative things and to maximize value going forward,” he said.

“One of the things that kept sticking out, as we did our diligence, is how strong of a market this is. It has numerous strong employers, the military, above U.S. average income …There’s nearby retail, nearby single ­family development, so that bodes well compared to some of the dead and dying malls we see in more rural markets,” Britvan said. “It’s about as good as a demographic as one could ask for.

The offer date for the mall is Aug. 15. “Right now our target, the folks who are looking at us, are a wide class of investors — from local owners and operators to national players that are targeting stressed and underperforming mall assets across the country. There are some institutional players as well,” Britvan said.

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