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 »
A Philadelphia court ruling on Jan. 31 sided with lender TF Cornerstone in the Wanamaker building foreclosure case, eliminating the need for a trial. The decision puts the historic Center City office building on track for auction as TF Cornerstone moves to take control from Rubenstein Partners. The court partially granted TF Cornerstone’s motion for… Read more »
A New York real estate firm has acquired the majority of the debt on the historic Wanamaker building and is negotiating to take over the distressed Center City office property, according to multiple sources. Rubenstein Partners, which owns the nine-floor office portion of the Wanamaker, confirmed to the Business Journal that it has had “significant”… Read more »
The office buildings facing the most vexing challenges are those with the lowest occupancy and highest debt. In Philadelphia, a prime example is the hulking Wanamaker Building, just east of City Hall. The office portion of this historic building is only 23% occupied and has been in receivership since September. Its historic status restricts renovation… Read more »
The historic Wanamaker Building has been placed in receivership as one of Center City’s most recognizable office properties struggles to retain tenants and debtholders pursue foreclosure to satisfy a $112 million unpaid mortgage balance. An emergency petition filed by Wilmington Trust N.A. for the appointment of a receiver was granted Sept. 6, according to filings… Read more »
Digitas Inc. is cutting in half its Philadelphia office space as the health care advertising agency moves from the Wanamaker Building to the Bourse in Old City. Digitas’ lease for 108,619 square feet in the historic Wanamaker expires in November. The company is taking about 55,000 square feet of space at the Bourse. *Article courtesy… Read more »
