Kaufman Organization secures $33M to refinance office and retail property in Chelsea

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $33 million refinancing for 111 West 19th St., an eight-story, 189,731-square-foot office and retail building located in the heart of New York City’s iconic Chelsea neighborhood.

A JLL debt advisory team led by Senior Managing Director Aaron Niedermayer represented the borrower, the Kaufman Organization, securing financing from Citigroup Inc.

The property, which has been owned by the Kaufman Organization for over 70 years, is currently occupied by a diversified tenancy, including the iconic Kleinfeld Bridal as the retail tenant. The block-through building, located on West 19th and West 20th streets between 6th and 7th avenues, is steps from Chelsea’s restaurants, retail and nightlife, while standing in proximity to nearly all of Manhattan’s subway lines.

“The property stands out in the market as a destination for tenants seeking a superior quality building and the benefits of a dynamic Chelsea location,” said Niedermayer. “This transaction demonstrates that lenders continue to aggressively compete for well-located, high-quality office assets with best-in-class sponsors such as the Kaufman Organization.”

The side-core property offers tenants excellent light and air, with entrances and expansive windows on both 19th and 20th streets, interior light wells with windows on both sides, and lofted ceiling heights ranging from 12 to 14 ft. and flexible, 23,000-square-foot floor plates. Tenants on the upper floors have unobstructed views of Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, while the top floor has roof terraces on both the north and south sides of the building.

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The Kaufman Organization is a three-generation, family-owned and operated New York-based real estate company active in ownership of commercial and residential property, office leasing, management and acquisitions, with a portfolio of approximately 6 million square feet. Drawing upon a century of experience, the Kaufman Organization has successful divisions that work fluidly with each other to ensure maximized value for their partners, tenants, and clients. Kaufman Management Company LLC, Kaufman Leasing Company LLC, and Kaufman Investments LLC are comprised of a strong team of professionals that provide complete brokerage services, third-party property management, acquisition advisory and asset management services to institutional clients.