SL Green Closes Acquisition of Park Avenue Tower
Rhea-AI Summary
SL Green (NYSE:SLG) closed the acquisition of Park Avenue Tower at 65 East 55th Street for $730.0 million on Jan 15, 2026. The purchase was financed with a new five-year, fixed-rate $480.0 million CMBS mortgage arranged by Wells Fargo with participation from JP Morgan and Bank of America, carrying a stated coupon of 5.30% and hedged to an effective 5.25% rate. Park Avenue Tower is a 36-story, 621,824 sq ft Class A office building completed in 1986 with recent plaza, lobby, prebuilt suites, and amenity upgrades that target financial and hedge fund tenants. Management said the transaction, new financing, and a recent sale of a JV interest in 100 Park Avenue advance its 2026 capital markets strategy.
Positive
- Acquisition closed for $730.0 million
- New five-year CMBS mortgage of $480.0 million
- Effective hedged interest rate of 5.25%
- Asset size 621,824 sq ft of Class A office space
Negative
- Adds $480.0 million of secured mortgage debt
- Mortgage matures in five years, creating refinancing risk
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SLG gained 1.14%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
SLG fell 1.42% while key office REIT peers were mixed: CUZ +0.91%, DEI +2.03%, CDP +1.27%, with KRC -0.23% and VNO -0.06%. This points to a stock-specific setup rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 | JV / asset sale | Positive | +2.6% | Sale of 49% stake in 100 Park Avenue JV at $425M valuation. |
| Dec 23 | Earnings timing | Neutral | -1.4% | Announcement of Q4 2025 earnings release and conference call dates. |
| Dec 16 | Preferred dividend | Neutral | -2.6% | Declaration of regular quarterly dividend on Series I preferred stock. |
| Dec 05 | Leasing update | Positive | -2.5% | Reported 2.3M sq ft of 2025 Manhattan office leases and strong pipeline. |
| Dec 05 | Debt fund close | Positive | -2.5% | Final close of SLG Opportunistic Debt Fund with $1.3B+ commitments. |
Recent positive operating and capital markets updates have sometimes seen negative or muted price reactions, especially around leasing and fund-raising news.
Over the past few months, SL Green has focused on capital recycling, leasing, and fund initiatives. On Jan 06, 2026, it sold a 49% interest in 100 Park Avenue at a $425.0M valuation, with shares up 2.57%. Earlier, it scheduled Q4 2025 earnings for Jan 28, 2026, declared preferred dividends of $0.40625 per share, reported 2.3M sq ft of 2025 leasing, and closed a $1.3B+ opportunistic debt fund, yet several of those updates coincided with declines around 2.5%.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms SL Green’s closing of Park Avenue Tower for $730.0M, financed with a $480.0M five-year CMBS mortgage hedged to 5.25%. It builds on the earlier acquisition agreement from Oct 2025 and complements recent capital recycling at 100 Park Avenue. Investors may monitor how the asset’s 621,824 sq ft of Class A space and Park Avenue positioning contribute to future leasing, cash flows, and the company’s 2026 capital markets strategy.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of Park Avenue Tower, located at 65 East 55th Street, for
The acquisition was financed with a new, five-year, fixed rate
“Closing on Park Avenue Tower with best-in-class financing fortifies our substantial presence on Park Avenue, the strongest office submarket in the country," said Harrison Sitomer, Chief Investment Officer at SL Green. "With this acquisition, the new financing, and the recent sale of a joint venture interest in 100 Park Avenue, we are well under way on the execution of our 2026 capital markets strategy.”
Located block-through between 55th and 56th Streets, Park Avenue Tower is a 36-story, 621,824 square foot, Class A office building designed by internationally acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn. Completed in 1986, it is one of the most modern assets in the submarket, with upgraded infrastructure and newly renovated interiors that, together with its distinctive architectural design, solidify its reputation as one of the most desirable addresses on Park Avenue.
Recent enhancements to Park Avenue Tower include a reimagined plaza by MdeAS Architects, high-end prebuilt office suites by Gensler, a world class lobby and well-appointed amenities by Gonzalez Architects. These upgrades elevate the building’s arrival experience and deliver a flexible, modern tenant environment, positioning the property as a top choice for leading financial institutions and hedge funds.
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 September 30, 2025, SL Green held interests in 53 buildings totaling 30.7 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 27.1 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 2.7 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.
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