SL Green Announces Series of Transactions at 1552-1560 Broadway
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SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan's largest office landlord, has completed significant transactions at 1552-1560 Broadway in Times Square. The company, along with joint venture partner Wharton Properties, acquired debt claims totaling $219.5 million for $63.0 million in June, including debt for both fee and leasehold interests.
The joint venture subsequently secured a ground lease and sign bracing agreement at 1560 Broadway with GFP Real Estate and Benenson Capital Partners, extending through 2074. Additionally, 1552 Broadway, previously occupied by Express, has been temporarily leased to an apparel retailer while seeking a long-term tenant, with LED signs being leased separately.
Positive
- Acquired $219.5M in debt claims for significantly discounted price of $63.0M
- Secured long-term ground lease and sign bracing agreement through 2074
- Successfully secured interim tenant while marketing for long-term credit tenant
- Reset asset basis to attractive level, unlocking future cash flow potential
Negative
- Previous tenant Express vacated the retail space
- Currently operating with temporary tenant instead of long-term credit tenant
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it has completed two transactions at 1552-1560 Broadway, the flagship retail location located in the heart of the Times Square bow tie.
In June, SL Green, with its joint venture partner, Jeff’s Sutton’s Wharton Properties, acquired the debt encumbering the fee interest at 1552 Broadway and the leasehold interest at 1560 Broadway, which had a total debt claim of
“The transactions allow us to capture the long-term value of this premier retail and signage asset at favorable terms,” said Harrison Sitomer, Chief Investment Officer of SL Green. “With our basis in the asset now reset to an attractive level, we have unlocked future cash flow and upside through our ground lease and sign bracing agreement.”
Simultaneously, SL Green announced that 1552 Broadway, formerly occupied by clothing retailer Express, has been leased on an interim basis to an apparel and merchandise retailer while a long-term credit tenant is identified through a lease marketing process that is being overseen by Wharton Properties. This interim lease does not include the large LED signs, which are being separately leased.
Jeff Gural, Chairman and Principal of GFP Real Estate, and Richard Kessler, COO of Benenson Capital Partners, arranged the transaction on behalf of ownership.
About SL Green Realty Corp.
SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties. As of June 30, 2025, SL Green held interests in 53 buildings totaling 30.7 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 27.2 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 2.7 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.
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