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New York Hamptons Crowd Sparks Luxury Shift

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Hamptons Home Sales Are Hitting Records Surging prices and a growing share of luxury deals have pushed the Hamptons housing market into record territory. The median home price reached $2.34 million in late 2025, then climbed to a record $2,412,500 in the first quarter of 2026. It was the third record in five quarters. In another sign of luxury-market momentum, San Francisco recently saw a record $42 million sale on Billionaires Row. That move above $2 million established a new market baseline. Wall Street’s record bonuses in 2025 helped fuel demand for high-end Hamptons properties. Upper-Tier Activity Reshapes the Numbers Sales above $5 million reached 82 in the fourth quarter of 2025. By the first quarter of 2026, those sales made up 21.2% of all deals. Average sale prices rose to about $4.26 million, outpacing median gains as upper-tier transactions carried more weight. At the same time, the share of sales under $1 million fell to 13%, far below its long-run norm. The widening spli...

Queens Jamaica Site Deal Tees Up 700 Homes

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What’s Planned at 93-30 165th Street At 93-30 165th Street in Downtown Jamaica, a joint venture of Cirrus Real Estate Partners and Resorts World is preparing to replace an underused parking garage site with a major housing project of up to 700 homes. The plan centers on converting the longtime garage property into a large mixed-use development. Earlier reports cited more than 600 apartments, and the project is described as the buyers’ first workforce-housing development. The acquisition marks the venture’s first project under a workforce housing initiative launched last May. Similar large-scale urban projects have shown how mixed-use spaces can help integrate housing, retail, and community activity. The site offers more than 600,000 buildable square feet under flexible C6-2/R8 zoning. Marketing materials cited about 504,597 square feet of as-of-right residential area and 604,444 square feet under UAP. Earlier listings described Archer Square as a corner mixed-use site. Planned housin...

Manhattan 7-Building Portfolio Sells for $81M

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Manhattan 7-Building Portfolio Sells for $81M A seven-building portfolio of prewar residential properties in Lower Manhattan sold for $81 million in a single transaction, according to public property records. The package comprised 125 residential units and occupied retail space, underscoring a mixed-use income profile in tightly held neighborhoods. Public filings show the deal covered Lower Manhattan assets rather than a citywide collection. One identified property, 185 East Houston Street, is a six-story, 31-unit apartment building on the Lower East Side that recorded a $30.8 million sale price. Buyer Targo Capital Partners acquired the assets from S&H Equities in a seven-property deal . Retail tenants across the portfolio included Pasta Lab and Ankara. The transaction highlights continued investor focus on established prewar stock where rent growth and retail demand can shape capital allocation decisions. JLL’s involvement in marketing the broader S&H portfolio also points to...

Dallas Senior Apartments Rise on Church Site

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What Is Tabor Village Dallas? Tabor Village Dallas is a planned 229-unit senior housing community at 6200 Baraboo Drive in southeast Oak Cliff. Church-owned land at the site is being repositioned for residential use. It is intended for adults 55 and older. The project is structured as affordable multifamily housing rather than a conventional market-rate complex. The development is being led by Onyx Legacy Group in partnership with Lincoln Avenue Communities. The site also features planned outdoor amenities including trails, a dog park, and a water feature . Project Profile Plans call for 97 one-bedroom units and 132 two-bedroom units. The community is designed as a two-story building with elevator access and enclosed hallways. Amenities include a fitness center, laundry facility, swimming pool, resident garden, dog park, and balconies or patios. Energy Star appliances are also included to support senior wellness. Affordability and Purpose Most units will be income-restricted, with a sm...

Washington Yards Selloff Looms, Staff Cuts Hit

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What Brookfield Is Selling at The Yards Brookfield is testing the market with a targeted selloff at The Yards. JLL is marketing the so-called Yards Mixed-Use Collection, a trio of retail and mixed-use properties totaling nearly 92,000 square feet. The package includes two new waterfront buildings and one 105-year-old redeveloped property in Navy Yard. Together, the assets are stabilized and 96% leased. The portfolio carries a 7.2-year WALT , reflecting relatively durable in-place income. That suggests they are mature, income-producing holdings with limited tenant turnover and established lease terms. Similar mixed-use districts elsewhere are being reshaped by projects like Denver’s $1 billion River Mile phase, which is aimed at downtown transformation. Named tenants include Bluejacket, District Winery, and Osteria Morini. All three are widely recognized as Navy Yard institutions. Their presence underscores the portfolio’s food-and-beverage-heavy character within a broader mixed-use wa...

San Francisco Office Lease Jolts Troubled District

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What San Francisco Approved at 1455 Market San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the city’s existing agreement at 1455 Market Street. The move advanced a 21-year lease expansion that stood as the city’s largest office deal since 2018. The contract approval pushed forward a long-term commitment in Mid-Market. It also extended the agreement from May 2024 through April 2045. The expansion adds 502,000 square feet, bringing the city’s total footprint in the tower to roughly 930,000 square feet as part of a major expansion . Comparable public-sector office investments elsewhere, such as Sacramento’s downtown revitalization efforts, have been framed as catalysts for broader urban recovery. City officials still required Mayor Daniel Lurie’s sign-off before the transaction could close. Strategic Terms The approval also included two five-year extension options. Those options could carry the lease through April 2055. It provided a three-year option to add more space. It ...

Brooklyn Whole Foods Lease Signals Retail Boom

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Where Whole Foods Is Opening in Brooklyn Across Brooklyn, Whole Foods Market is expanding through a mix of full-size stores and smaller neighborhood formats. The newest addition is the Williamsburg DailyShop, scheduled to open Feb. 26, 2026, at 774 Grand Street in Brooklyn. The small-format store spans 7,888 square feet. It is part of Whole Foods’ Daily Shop concept designed for fast-paced urban lifestyles. Opening-day hours begin at 8 a.m., with regular daily hours set from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Elsewhere, Whole Foods maintains a visible presence in Fort Greene at 292 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217. That store operates daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and serves as another established Brooklyn location. The borough's larger anchor remains the Third & 3rd store in Gowanus at 214 3rd Street. It opened Dec. 17 and measures more than 56,000 square feet. How Daily Shop Fits Brooklyn Demand In dense Brooklyn corridors, Whole Foods’ Daily Shop format aligns with neighborhood demand for spee...