The historic Wanamaker Building in Center City is slated for a foreclosure auction on June 3, with New York-based developer TF Cornerstone holding a $120 million head start. The firm, which acquired the majority of the building’s debt earlier this year, was granted a credit bid of $120 million – the amount owed by current… Read more »
While many Center City office buildings grapple with financial uncertainty and declining occupancy, 123 S. Broad St. is moving in a different direction. The 30-story, 725,000-square-foot tower is seeing renewed investment from its ownership group and a steady influx of new tenants, with a goal of reaching 90% occupancy by year’s end. The building’s ownership… Read more »
A New York real estate firm has purchased the five-building Lindenwood Corporate Center in Malvern for $23.1 million, according to property records – a 42% drop from its last sale in 2021. The 280,025-square-foot campus on Lindenwood Drive was acquired by an entity tied to Time Equities Inc. from Utah-based Bridge Investment Group. The deal… Read more »
Over 1,100 apartments are being developed in Center City through office-to-residential conversions. These projects address two of Philadelphia’s most urgent challenges: a high office vacancy rate and a constrained housing supply. By repurposing underutilized office space, these conversions are helping to stabilize the vacancy rate below 20% while adding much-needed housing inventory. The trend reflects… Read more »
The half-vacant One South Broad office tower in Center City is up for sale as its owner, Aion Partners, nears the end of an extended mortgage forbearance. The 25-story, 463,988-square-foot property—home to Insomnia Cookies’ headquarters—is being marketed by Newmark as a lease-up or residential conversion opportunity. Aion secured a two-year CMBS loan extension in 2023… Read more »
The 29-story, 668,335-square-foot office tower at 2000 Market St. is officially for sale — a move that could serve as a bellwether for post-pandemic office valuations in Philadelphia’s central business district. New York-based owner Nahla Capital has listed the property, which is currently 68% leased. According to CBRE listing agent Jerry Kranzel, early interest suggests… Read more »
The owner of 401 Market St. is seeking a discounted payoff on its $52 million debt after Wells Fargo’s exit left the building 28% occupied and pushed the loan into special servicing. With the loan maturing in October, Miller Investment Management hopes to negotiate a deal, highlighting the declining value of Philadelphia’s older office buildings…. Read more »
Philadelphia stands out as the most stable office market among the 15 largest U.S. markets heading into spring, with a year of occupancy gains bringing its office availability rate to 14.1%, the lowest in the nation, just ahead of Minneapolis at 14.2%. While most major markets struggle with rising vacancies, Philadelphia is one of only… Read more »
An entity affiliated with Eclipse Development, a new Philadelphia firm, has purchased a Center City office building from the American Red Cross for $7.2 million. The five-story, 52,676-square-foot property is located at 23rd and Chestnut Streets. Eclipse plans to explore options, including leasing office space short-term for up to two years before converting the building… Read more »
Duane Morris has renewed its long-term lease at Duane Morris Plaza, downsizing by 45,000 SF as part of a broader trend of law firms reducing office space. The Philadelphia-based firm will shrink its footprint at the Center City tower from 241,022 SF to 195,757 SF, a 19% reduction, consolidating from seven and a half floors… Read more »
